Tips for Buying Translation Services
- Define the subject of the document.
- Specify the source and the target language.
- Determine the length of the document.
- Clearly mark the sections that the translator should translate if it is an update.
- Provide glossaries or previous translations if available.
- Provide the contact information of a resource person (preferably the author).
- Advise the translator in advance if you expect to have a rush job.
- Set a deadline for delivery (the translator can guide you as to the time required).
Try not to rush your translation project. Some companies spend weeks writing a document and then expect it to be translated into another language in a few days.