freelance
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Translation Scams: A Emerging reality in the Translation Industry
In a recent blog post on the Chartered Institute of Linguists’ (CIOL) website, Carino Balbo, founder and Managing Director at My Language Hub, Honorary Treasurer of the Association of Translation Companies, and an internationally recognized language service ISO standards specialist, wrote about the rising number of scams in the translation industry. But what do translation…
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“Are You Insured?”: Insurance for freelance linguists
On 4 July 2024 I attended an informative webinar titled “Are You Insured?” aimed specifically at informing freelance language professionals about insurance. The webinar featured Sue Leschin, a distinguished Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) and a Chartered Linguist. With her extensive experience and expertise in the field, Sue provided essential insights into…
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How to stop being an autónomo (freelancer) in Spain
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How to become an autónomo (freelancer) in Spain
Hello everyone! I have been going through the process of becoming an autonomo (or “freelancer” in English) since I am teaching through freelance work. As anyone who has dealt with Spanish bureaucracy will know, it can be a nightmare and is very inflexible. I would like to help others navigate the treacherous waters of the Spanish…
