Becoming an Outsourcer: Your Business Plan

Formats: Webinar presentations
Topics: Getting established in the translation industry
Business of Translation and Interpreting
Software, tools & computing

Course summary
Start time:Jul 26, 2013 15:00 GMT     Add to calendar

Duration: 120 minutes


The webinar is over but you can purchase unlimited access once the video is released here

Language:English
Summary:What do I need, how long will it take, how will it work? We will discuss hardware requirements, software requirements, zero-budget & paid options, marketing strategies, project processes and organization, QA tips, pricing tips and handling of your potential new clients.
Description
Becoming an Outsourcer: Your Business Plan - A complete Business Plan to take the initial step from being a Translator to becoming also/only an Outsourcer

From being a Translator to becoming also/only an Outsourcer
1. Why take the outsourcing step?
2. Prerequisites: Team, clients, software, organization
3. How to build your team
4. How to organize your database
5. Pricing policy
6. NDAs & existing clients
7. New Clients: Translation Agencies, Companies, Direct clients
8. Handling your first outsourcing project

The course comprises of a 60 min PowerPoint Presentation, a Business Plan in Microsoft Project and a 60 min Workshop in order to adjust the Business Plan to your personal needs.

Target audience
Anyone who would like to become an Outsourcer or thinks about it.
Learning objectives
The idea, the tools, the organization. Your complete Business Plan to get there.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge about the Translation Business and common software
Program
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Becoming an Outsourcer: Your Business Plan

From being a Translator to becoming also/only an Outsourcer
1. Why take the outsourcing step?
2. Prerequisites: Team, clients, software, organization
3. How to build your team
4. How to organize your database
5. Pricing policy
6. NDAs & existing clients
7. New Clients: Translation Agencies, Companies, Direct clients
8. Handling your first outsourcing project

The course comprises of a 60 min PowerPoint Presentation, a Business Plan in Microsoft Project and a 60 min Workshop in order to adjust the Business Plan to your personal needs.
Registration and payment information
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Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat

Participation fee includes:

• access to webinar session.
• unlimited access to the webinar recording.
• powerpoint slides to remind participants of the key points and lessons learned.
• certificates of attendance.

How do I purchase my spot?

To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer.

After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records.

How do I access the online platform?

72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.
Virtual platform system requirements
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Virtual platform system requirements
For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.

Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly.
Created by
 Irene Koukia    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Irene Koukia was born in Germany.

She obtained the Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma from IATA/UFTAA in 1992 and successfully completed the One-year translator training program at meta|φραση School of Translator Training in 2010. She also obtained a diploma as a Personal & Business Coach from ILS GmbH in April 2015, and she is studying Business Administration at the Hellenic Open University.

She is working as a Technical Translator, mainly from German/English to Greek, at her own company, Metafrasma Ltd, since 2008. She also works as a Trainer for ProZ.com since 2011, and as a Tutor for meta|φραση School of Translator Training since 2015. She is the National Representative of STEMG for Greece, following the nomination by the HASDIG, providing training and certification for ASD-STE100.
General discussions on this training

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Becoming an Outsourcer: Your Business Plan
Share your questions before the session Jul 11, 2013

Dear all,

Thank you for expressing your interest in the training "Becoming an Outsourcer: Your Business Plan".

Please feel free to highlight any particular related topic you wish to be taken into consideration during the session here in the forum. Alternatively you may prepare questions to be discussed during the webinar Q&A phase.

See you on the webinar!

My bests,
Helen


 
Felipe de la Cruz
Felipe de la Cruz Identity Verified
Spain
Local time: 10:11
French to Spanish
Later availabilityJul 18, 2013

If I attend to the online course, is it possible to follow it again through the video on the next week without a new payment?

 
Later availabilityJul 18, 2013

Alpha Translations wrote:

If I attend to the online course, is it possible to follow it again through the video on the next week without a new payment?


Dear Sirs,

Thanks for your interest in the training. Indeed, the session will be recorded. Even if you do not attend the live session you will still have unlimited access to the webinar video and handouts shortly after the webinar (within one working week). You can watch it as many times and when it is needed.

Hope this helps.

My bests,
Helen


 
Guillermo Urbina Valdés
Guillermo Urbina Valdés Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Spanish to English
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Time of courseJul 26, 2013

The email I was sent states that the time is 5:00 pm GMT while the website shows that it's 5:00 pm CEST. Could you clarify the correct time for the course?

 
Time of courseJul 26, 2013

Guillermo Urbina Valdés wrote:

The email I was sent states that the time is 5:00 pm GMT while the website shows that it's 5:00 pm CEST. Could you clarify the correct time for the course?


Hello Guillermo,

Thank you for your interest in the training.

Automatic notifications emailed from the GTW platform always show start time in GMT along with training duration, like:

Fri, Jul 26, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT


The two hour online session will start at 3pm GMT which is 5pm CEST, http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converted.html?iso=20130726T15&p1=0&p2=141

Once you report your time zone at ProZ.com, http://www.proz.com/?sp=settings_dtime , you will see all events start time in your local time. Hope this helps.

My bests,
Helen


 
Beth Fagnant
Beth Fagnant Identity Verified
Spain
Spanish to English
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StartJul 26, 2013

Has it started yet?

 
StartJul 26, 2013

kuletatz wrote:

Has it started yet?


Hello kuletatz,

The session will start in about 10 minutes, at 3 pm GMT: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converted.html?iso=20130726T15&p1=0&p2=141

Hope this helps.

My bests,
Helen


 
Wine Meccas
Wine Meccas Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:11
English to Polish
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Becoming an Outsourcer: Your Business Plan - access to the video and the materialsJul 27, 2013

Hello,
Could you provide a link to the video and the materials from the webinar? I was not able to attend but I read that the materials would be available online for a week.
Thanks and regards,
Pawel


 
Kuochoe Nikoi-Kotei
Kuochoe Nikoi-Kotei Identity Verified
Ghana
Local time: 09:11
Japanese to English
ClarificationJul 27, 2013

So if I understand correctly, the video for this session will eventually become available here (http://www.proz.com/translator-training/format/videos) even for those who didn't attend the session? I'm very interested in the topic, but I didn't even know this was happening until it was over.

 
Irene Koukia
Irene Koukia Identity Verified
Greece
Local time: 11:11
Member (2008)
German to Greek
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ClarificationJul 30, 2013

TransAfrique wrote:

So if I understand correctly, the video for this session will eventually become available here (http://www.proz.com/translator-training/format/videos) even for those who didn't attend the session? I'm very interested in the topic, but I didn't even know this was happening until it was over.


Hi,
You shall find the Video in this section in few days. Thank you for your interest!

Best regards,
Irene


 
Irene Koukia
Irene Koukia Identity Verified
Greece
Local time: 11:11
Member (2008)
German to Greek
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Becoming an Outsourcer: Your Business Plan - access to the video and the materialsJul 30, 2013

Pawel Gruntowski wrote:

Hello,
Could you provide a link to the video and the materials from the webinar? I was not able to attend but I read that the materials would be available online for a week.
Thanks and regards,
Pawel


Hi,
You shall receive the material and the recording within the week. Thank you for your interest!

Best regards,
Irene


 
Louise Etheridge
Louise Etheridge
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:11
Access to the videoAug 9, 2013

How can we can access to the video, as this webinar has already taken place? The link to the video does not seem to work.

Many thanks

Louise


 
Access to the videoAug 9, 2013

Louise Etheridge wrote:

How can we can access to the video, as this webinar has already taken place? The link to the video does not seem to work.

Many thanks

Louise


Hello Louise,

I have resent a link to the video and handouts as requested. Hope this helps.

My bests,
Helen


 
Dana David Kogan
Dana David Kogan Identity Verified
Israel
Local time: 11:11
Romanian to Hebrew
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Becoming an Outsourcer: Your Business Plan webminarAug 11, 2013

Hello Helen
I too would like to receive the recorded link of this webimar.
Thank you,


 
Wine Meccas
Wine Meccas Identity Verified
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:11
English to Polish
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Materials from the webinarAug 27, 2013

Hello,
Please advise where I can find the materials from the webinar. I thought they would be send by email but I haven't received them yet.
Best,
Pawel


 
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