“The pen is mightier than the sword!” Edward Bulwer-Lytton coined this phrase in the late 1830s in order to show that communication is more effective than violence. Now, while the meaning remains the same, in today’s world it also applies to the field of marketing, where words have power over aggressiveness and badgering. Marketers learn…
Month: March 2019
Top 5 Most Used Languages in Business Translation
Have you ever wondered which are the most used languages in business translation? The question doesn’t come up as often as you may think, but in the world of translators, it is a common curiosity. Moreover, the answer may also be helpful for businesses who are looking to expand their services and/or products on new…
Global Businesses & High-End Translation Services: A Fruitful & Necessary Collaboration
Due to new technologies that support communications via online means we now see all sorts of businesses taking a global approach towards their products and/or services. Moreover, nowadays, you don’t even need to be a powerful magnate to gain access to international markets! However, one thing hasn’t changed: you still need high-end translation services to…
Is Language a Female Dominated Industry?
Given that today we celebrate International Women’s Day, we decided to shift things a little bit and talk about an industry dominated by women. While the situation is different than it was a few decades ago, fields like science, mathematics, medicine (high-end specializations), finances, and more are still dominated by males. But, when it comes…
Translate Documents for Public Institutions in Different Countries
If you imagine that translators only deal with literary works or academic papers, you are mistaken! The field is quite broad, and it encompasses anything from highly-technical sketches to development plans for large companies. Still, the one sector that we come in contact with a lot, is the public one. The liberalisation of the workforce…