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The ATA Business Practices Blog Next-Level Business Practices ATA's blog for taking your business to the next level
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Free event for ATA members: the BPEC will discuss Ann Handley’s "Everybody Writes" at the ATA's first-ever Business Book Club on December 11 at 1:00 pm ET. Register here:
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Share opinions, brainstorm ideas, and pick a writing strategy for yourself at ATA’s first-ever Business Book Club!
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Learn what you have to gain from coworking sessions in this ATA Chronicle article by BPEC's own Danielle Maxson and Laurie Bennett: https://t.co/cCwZDMdwPJ
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ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee has been hosting “Power Hour” coworking sessions since the spring of 2023. Email invites are sent every two months to the Business Practices Community,...
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ATA members: join your colleagues on Wednesday, November 19 from noon to 1:30 pm ET for a joint coworking session with the BPEC and the New York Circle of Translators. Space is limited; sign up at https://t.co/vPClfLu5CX
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#ATA66 attendees: if you find yourself with some downtime during your visit, translator Olivia C. Caputo has some tips on what to see and do (and eat) in Boston: https://t.co/jvKWbp1n3O
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This post is a reblog, originally published on Olivia Caputo’s blog. It has been republished with permission from the author. I’m looking forward to my first ATA conference in Boston…
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#ATA66 in Boston starts next week! Next Level's Danielle Maxson has suggestions for attendees looking for sessions to help them upgrade their business skills: @atanet
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From the Next Level team: This is the first of two articles to help our colleagues attending the ATA 66th Annual Conference in Boston, MA. This week we cover some…
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New to freelancing? In the latest Savvy Newcomer post, translator Arielle Depaz breaks down the fundamentals that every independent worker needs to know about to get started: https://t.co/rH4kaav33o
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Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into the world of independent contracting:...
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Free event for ATA members: Join your colleagues on October 2 at 8 pm ET for a Deep Dive Networking session on the topic of personal branding in your business. https://t.co/7TqizHNGWx
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Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic. Free for ATA Members only!
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Retirement planning can be a fraught subject for anyone, but especially for freelancers; Carola F. Berger has some tips for approaching retirement saving and healthcare coverage for US translators and interpreters: https://t.co/p6kxbTcfh7
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This was the topic of a Deep Dive Networking session hosted in June 2025 by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee. The participants were given a set of loose questions as…
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Don't forget to have a look at the latest from The Savvy Newcomer!
New from The Savvy Newcomer: Marybeth Timmermann discusses how understanding the evolving expectations around professional etiquette can help protect your work-life balance: https://t.co/cDo7sSbPkT
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New from The Savvy Newcomer: Marybeth Timmermann discusses how understanding the evolving expectations around professional etiquette can help protect your work-life balance: https://t.co/cDo7sSbPkT
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What people are looking for in a career is undergoing a massive shift in our culture. Younger professionals tend to prioritize mental health and often want the ability to arrange…
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ATA members: join your colleagues this Tuesday, April 29th for a Deep Dive networking session – we'll be discussing how we use AI in our T&I work (or whether we use it at all). Registration is free! https://t.co/iX0iJFgngS
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Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic. Free for ATA Members only!
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This session is happening tomorrow – there's still time to register!
The next Virtual Brainstorm Networking event is coming up on April 17th! These events are free for ATA members and an excellent opportunity to meet your colleagues and get you thinking about how to solve business challenges. Register on the ATA website:
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The next Virtual Brainstorm Networking event is coming up on April 17th! These events are free for ATA members and an excellent opportunity to meet your colleagues and get you thinking about how to solve business challenges. Register on the ATA website:
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Find solutions and make connections during this networking event for translators and interpreters. Free and for ATA Members only!
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Our fellow translators are an invaluable source of information that can help us navigate the ups and downs of the industry. @LucyGund discusses the choices and challenges of her career path: https://t.co/JRsWhUesen
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Many of you may know Russian-into-English translator Lucy Gunderson from her leadership with the ATA Divisions Committee and the Slavic Languages Division. I had the pleasure of speaking with Lucy…
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The Savvy Newcomer is back with a new post for part-time interpreters and translators: Marybeth Timmermann discusses how to get into a small-business-owner mindset with a side hustle: https://t.co/e3rvyNyfik
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Many language professionals start out doing their work “on the side” of whatever else they are doing in life. When people find out you are bilingual, you may be asked…
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There's still plenty of time to sign up for this year's mentoring program – register now!
ATA members: there's still time to apply for the mentoring program! Learn from experienced colleagues – the deadline for mentee applications is March 31. If you'd like to be a mentor, applications are accepted year round. https://t.co/s8Gb8IV0iq
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URGENT: the deadline to join the ATA Mastermind program is approaching. Network with small groups of your peers and achieve your professional goals. Register by Feb. 28: https://t.co/vkxEKAPEeW
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ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based mentoring approach offering a combination of brainstorming, education, and support.
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ATA members: there's still time to apply for the mentoring program! Learn from experienced colleagues – the deadline for mentee applications is March 31. If you'd like to be a mentor, applications are accepted year round. https://t.co/s8Gb8IV0iq
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Offering matching services to members at different stages in their career, mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program.
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It's time for the next Brainstorm Networking event! ATA members: take advantage of this free event to network with your colleagues and learn how to confront business challenges. Registration link below: https://t.co/S4v3ivG0Jj
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Find solutions and make connections during this networking event for translators and interpreters. Free and for ATA Members only!
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If you've been considering growing your business into an agency, Corinne McKay has some advice for you about what to consider before you make the move: https://t.co/vBjoGa16ov
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This post is a reblog, originally published on Training for Translators. It has been republished here with permission from the author. From the Next Level team: For a different perspective…
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