{"id":29327,"date":"2021-03-10T13:39:54","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T05:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.translationsingapore.com\/zh\/?p=29327"},"modified":"2021-03-10T13:44:09","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T05:44:09","slug":"6-things-to-take-note-of-when-purchasing-translation-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/6-things-to-take-note-of-when-purchasing-translation-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"6 THINGS TO TAKE NOTE OF WHEN PURCHASING TRANSLATION FOR THE FIRST TIME"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why is Translation important in international business communication?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In today\u2019s globalised world, effective communication across borders is more important than ever. Translation is a key strategy that will allow you or your business to bridge the communication gap in a world with more than 7000 spoken languages.<\/p>\n

Translation can meet both business and personal needs. You may be considering adapting your business\u2019s website for the global market. Or you may have just learned of the requirement for\u00a0a certified translation<\/a><\/u>\u00a0of your personal documents for a work application.<\/p>\n

If you are purchasing translation for the first either as part of your job requirement or for personal reasons, you have to be adequately prepared for it.<\/p>\n

To get the most from your first translation engagement, we encourage you to follow these quick tips. That way, you can avoid unnecessary follow-up and be confident the job will proceed smoothly.<\/p>\n

6 things to take note of when you are purchasing Translation for the first time<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. CHECK THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Make sure you provide all the documents you would like translated and ensure your documents are proofread\/edited by you and your colleagues before sending them for translation. If scanned copies of documents are being sent, make sure everything in the document is clear: if you can\u2019t read a word, it\u2019s likely the translator won\u2019t be able to either!<\/p>\n

2. SPECIFY YOUR PURPOSE FOR THE TRANSLATION<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A good translation service provider may be able to provide additional services, depending on the translation\u2019s purpose. For instance, if you require it for an official application, you may need\u00a0certification<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or\u00a0notarization.<\/a>\u00a0If it\u2019s for your company\u2019s marketing event, you may need\u00a0DTP layout<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or\u00a0printing<\/a><\/u>\u00a0services. Inform your service provider initially so you can make the most of their services and avoid any inconvenience down the track.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. SPECIFY YOUR DESIRED FORMAT<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You shouldn\u2019t expect your translation service provider to automatically deliver the translation in the same format as the original document. Your target language of, say, Thai, will require thoughtful formatting, and often additional services such as DTP layout if you would like it to fit into the original document in the same way as the source text. Your translation service provider will usually be able to meet your delivery requirements for your translation \u2013 as long as you specify your requirements beforehand.<\/p>\n

4. ASK FOR THE LATEST TRANSLATION MEMORY TOOLS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Choose a translation service provider that utilises\u00a0translation memory tools<\/a><\/u>\u00a0(TMs). TMs can memorise a translator\u2019s past work, guarantee consistency, and ensure the same translator retains full control over content and quality. They can also be a significant cost saver.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

5. INFORM YOUR TRANSLATION SERVICE PROVIDER ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE CONTENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The more detail you can provide about content, the better. This will help your vendor choose qualified translators who specialise in or have extensive experience in the subject matter area.<\/p>\n

6. SHARE WITH YOUR TRANSLATOR WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE TARGET AUDIENCE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Saying that you require translation to Chinese may not be enough detail. Chinese from Singapore, for example, is different from Chinese from Taiwan. Argentinians do not speak the same Spanish as Mexicans. The principal country or country of origin of the readers should be specified where possible so that the most suitable linguist can be sourced, and to ensure the vocabulary is accurate and culturally appropriate.<\/p>\n

An effective translation is greatly assisted by good preparation. Following this general guide, as well as choosing an\u00a0ISO 17100<\/a><\/u>\u00a0certified translation company like Lingua Technologies, will help to ensure the success of your first translation job, and likely save you time and money in the long run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why is Translation important in international business communication? In today\u2019s globalised world, effective communication across borders is more important than ever. Translation is a key strategy that will allow you or your business to bridge the communication gap in a world with more than 7000 spoken languages. Translation can meet both business and personal needs. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27426,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[23],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29327"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29327"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29327\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29335,"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29327\/revisions\/29335"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/translationsingapore.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}