Key Services of a Document Translation Company | The Communication Blog

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Key Services of a Document Translation Company

By Patrick W. Setzer

You do not have to rely on freelance translators to translate your legal documents, scientific reports, marketing materials or company handbook. There are various companies that offer professional translation services better than freelance translators. Listed below are the key features of the service offered by translation companies.

1. Low rates. There are many players in the translation industry and this brought about competition of the positive kind. Companies are trying to beat each other by providing quality service at the lowest rate possible. This ultimately benefits the end consumer, making it possible for consumers to bargain and shop around for the best price.

2. Instant quote. Many document translation service companies offer an instant quote online or over the phone. This can make it much easier to obtain an estimate of the project costs before you begin, and also gives you the opportunity to shop around. Look for companies that offer instant online quotes if you are short on time and need to make a quick decision on the company you should work with.

3. Fast turnaround times. Since most document translation service companies are comprised of a team of translators, they can promise faster turnaround times than an independent freelance translator. This means the actual translation process may consist of the translation, editing, proofing, grammar check and then a quality check. This ensures that you will be receiving only the highest-quality work at all times, and still get it faster than an independent translator. When you're working on a tight deadline, this can be a very attractive feature.

4. Immediate feedback and updates. Most companies will assign a project manager to serve as your contact for the duration of the project. Project managers will keep you up to date with the issues, changes, and progress of your project. Some companies may even have a 24/7 customer service line allowing you to check on your project any time you wish.

5. Translation done by native translators. Most companies only hire native speakers as translators to ensure the quality of their services. Native speakers do a better translation since they understand the subtleties of their language. This results in a document that can easily be understood by your target market while preserving the idea and intent of the original document.

6. Efficient document submission and retrieval. Most professional translation services allow, and even prefer, online submission and retrieval of documents. This removes the hassles in mailing a document and significantly reduces cost and improves turnaround time by several days.

In summary, professional companies offer higher-quality and faster translation services than freelance translators. The vast number of translation services operating online means that you'll sure to find one that would fit your budget and requirements.

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