INDIVIDUAL FREELANCE TRANSLATOR OR LARGE AGENCY?

Sometimes it is nice to work closely with an individual translator on a project, whilst on other jobs it is better to work with a large organisation that can provide you with the necessary resources to deal with your project more efficiently. Below are a few of the guidelines to follow when deciding which way is best for you.

There are many talented English-Polish translators who are working on a freelance basis from home, and most can provide an excellent service. They give value for money and will give you personal "one on one" attention. However, when working alone they often have to proofread their own work. Not having a second opinion can sometimes result in errors being overlooked.

Also, as with any self employed person, a lot of time is spent on paperwork and this can often distract from the job of translating. However, a highly organised freelancer can prove to be a valuable partner to any business.

Large agencies will offer translating and proofreading services for many language combinations. Some will have in-house translators and others will coordinate assignments by bringing in the best freelancers to assist. In-house translator services are good, but unfortunately their pool of specialist knowledge may be limited. Make sure that your translation company has the right people to handle your project, especially if the subject matter is specialized.

Also, beware of companies who offer all languages and all subjects. In these sorts of agencies Project Managers may be looking after thirty or forty language combinations in all manner of subjects. Unless they know all those language combinations, and all the subjects, then how can they have any idea how good the finished work is?

We have analyzed the good points of both freelancers and agencies and have tried to combine the best parts into our English-Polish translator service. A specialized translation company, like ours, can provide better service since we are more focused than that of general-purpose agency. By concentrating on certain language groups we are able to bring together the best specialists who can deliver exactly what you want.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual requirements in greater detail.