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Skype�'s video conferencing functionality has transformed the way we communicate. It is particularly useful for freelance and remote workers, such as professional translators.

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For those who work as freelance translators, lowering your rates may seem like an illogical step that will lead to less income, but it is a valid business tactic that is worth considering from time to time.

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This year Mother�'s Day will be on 11 May and in honour of all things motherly, here we present ten facts about the mother tongue.

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Over the years May 1st has come to represent the strength and positivity of the international labor movement. In that spirit, we have gathered 10 diverse quotes on the working man (or woman) and their contribution to our world.

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Being shy is something that affects between 40-60% of adults. Here we look at how being shy can cause setbacks to your translation career and will hopefully inspire readers to take action to improve their confidence levels.

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The annual Earth Day on 22 April is held to demonstrate and emphasise global support for a wide range of environmental causes and issues. In support of 2014�'s Earth Day, here we celebrate the greenest languages �' those from the most environmentally friendly countries on the planet.

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The concept of made up languages is one that many freelance translators find interesting. Here we take a look at four made up languages, from the fun to the functional, considering their value in everyday life.

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Bookshops and the internet are crammed full of advice on how to increase productivity and it's time for something different! We have come up with some new ideas to ensure you are as productive as possible.

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Professional translators are often stumped when it comes to how to establish their rates. Here we look at a few simple ways in which you can gauge how much is the right amount to charge.

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Not all translation work fits neatly into the usual list of job types. Here we look at some of the more unusual translation jobs that you could one day find yourself faced with.