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Respect vs. Money: Successful LSP-Freelancer Relationships
Gianni Davico
Tesi & testi S.a.s.
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A word about me
Tesi & testi The book
Turin, Bologna, Rome, Santiago de Chile
Please be patient with my English!
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Topics
1. Respect vs. Money
2. Features that make a translator a REAL pro
3. A real life example
4. Features that make a TC owner a REAL pro
5. A possible solution
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Bologna – September 24, 2004
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1. Respect vs. MoneyThat is: features vs. benefits “We are intellectuals” o
“I recently did a telephone interpretation [...] and have not been paid. I cannot get through to them neither by telephone nor by e-mail. [...] My previous job with them was not adequately compensated when one takes into consideration the humongous job I did for them.”
Gimme a break!
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2. Features that make a translator a real PRO
IT aptitude Promptness in delivery Professionalism and courtesy Treat each customer
differently Give feedback!
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3. A real life example: DE>IT patent translation
Priorities: Deadlines Quality (a given) Price (not decisive)
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4. Features that make a TC owner a real PRO
“Ho guardato il nemico negli occhi, ed ero io”
1. Entrepreneurship2. Problem solving3. Staying informed
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5. A possible solution TCs as the real “translators” I want to pay translators MORE,
not LESS Excellent service o
List of resources
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Any questions?
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Thank you!
Gianni Davico
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Skype: gianni.davico