Hi everyone!  I'm Heather DeMarco at the business desk and it's time for our weekly feature for language professionals.  Thank you to everyone for their feedback on this particular feature and we encourage you to send us your news.

Well, it seems as if the news is getting better and better each day for language professionals.  It's a very healthy picture and I'll show you the picture.

For translators:  Many are saying that translators are playing more and more off an important part in the communication of info between and among governments, companies, and persons.  Without translators it is not possible to communicate in foreign languages and many global governments especially ours are spending practically billions of dollars to ensure that their info is translated to and from the most popular languages of trade.  I.E, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, and the various Indian and middle Eastern dialects.

For multi lingual writers:  It's literally a field day for anyone who can write in more than one language.  Articles, blogs, Ezines, newsletters, and online magazines. 

For interpreters:  More and more work is becoming available to interpreters as everyone seeks to have themselves heard in various languages.

For ESL teachers:  They're in big demand as more and more Asians seek to improve their English skills.

For language coaches:  The sky is becoming the limit for these types of professionals as more and more professionals seek to perfect their written and spoken skills and various languages.

For anyone who can either read or write in more than one language:  Oodles of opportunities are opening up for you.

So, what do we have here?  Good news, and good news that is turning in to fantastic news.

 

Now for our news round-up of the week.

 

Centro Latino opens doors to community
Hickory Daily Record - Hickory,NC,USA
Latino children speak English and serve as translators for parents. Activities are geared toward bringing the Hispanic community together. ...
For more detail check out:
yhttp://www.hickoryrecord.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=HDR/MGArticle/HDR_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173353103194

 

Language Translation - Global Content Management : Moving Beyond ...
... opportunities and losing revenues in the process of managing web content on a global basis. Organizations without an effective global content management process risk having their branding and sales messages lost in translation." ...
What's New | Language Translation - http://blog.languagetranslation.com/public/blog/114459
For more detail check out:
http://blog.languagetranslation.com/public/item/186346

 

The Most Common Complaints about Translation Services
By mendoncahaley(mendoncahaley)
By Marian Marcinkowski Within past years modern electronic communication has created extensive business opportunities for freelance translators. They are able to reach clients from all over the world and perform their jobs at their own ...
mendoncahaley - http://mendoncahaley.blogspot.com/
For more detail check out:
http://mendoncahaley.blogspot.com/2007/10/most-common-complaints-about.html

 

Grace aims to create 150 interpretors' jobs
nebusiness.co.uk - UK
However, ITL's founder and managing director Grace Tia Bon Bon fears the government will begin cutting back on contracts with third party translators as it ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2007/10/15/grace-aims-to-create-150-interpretors-jobs-51140-19951215/

 

10 Website Where You Can Make Money (Not Scams)
All languages are represented, but most jobs are for Spanish, French, and English translators. Sologig.com: This is a site where many different freelance jobs and opportunities are posted. There is no job bidding on this site. ...
Webupon - http://www.webupon.com
For more detail check out:
http://www.webupon.com/Money-Making/10-Website-Where-You-Can-Make-Money-Not-Scams.51957

 

IT firms looking to Malaysia
WA Business News (subscription) - Northbridge,Western Australia,Australia
You're reliant on translators," he said. The new Malaysian software will be ready for distribution next January. Also in Malaysia, Bentley-based ISA ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/login.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wabusinessnews.com.au%2Fstory%2F7%2F57633%2FIT-firms-looking-to-Malaysia

 

Open Source Mission
By The Hedonese(The Hedonese)
Mass Collaboration - We want to enable translation through the mass collaboration of volunteer translators. We believe the Web 2.0 world has opened unique opportunities for collaboration through a community participatory model. ...
The Confessions of A Hedonese - http://hedonese1.blogspot.com/
For more detail check out:
http://hedonese1.blogspot.com/2007/10/open-source-mission.html

 

professional certified Arabic translators
By waleed(waleed)
There is one Arabic translator doing both Russian and Spanish to Portuguese, one doing Polish and French, and so forth. Opportunities for specialization are practically non-existent: as a rule you translate what comes your way and that ...
English to Arabic Translators - http://english-to-arabic-translators.blogspot.com/
For more detail check out:
http://english-to-arabic-translators.blogspot.com/2007/10/professional-certified-arabic.html

 

Microfinance Meets P2P Technology
By Sacha - Virtual Words(Sacha - Virtual Words)
Kiva's Translation Program welcomes new volunteers, and is currently recruiting for Khmer and Nepali teams, in addition to the current working languages. See Kiva's Get Involved page [link: http://www.kiva.org/about/opportunities/] for ...
Virtual News (En) - http://virtualnewsen.blogspot.com/
For more detail check out:
http://virtualnewsen.blogspot.com/2007/10/microfinance-meets-p2p-technology.html

 

Technical Writing Conference in Goa
India PRwire (Press Release) - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
"The conference is also the premier forum for delegates to discuss opportunities and challenges in the Indian technical communication scenario today," said ...
For more detail check out:
http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/information-technology/200710175123.htm

 

When Your Business Is Small You Must Appear to Be Big!
We were exhausted at the end of each day from demonstrating the products performance features and benefits and discussing business opportunities through translators. We have been consumed with follow up interest and are currently ...
angykokkat's Xanga - http://www.xanga.com/angykokkat
For more detail check out:
http://www.xanga.com/angykokkat/622260309/when-your-business-is-small-you-must-appear-to-be-big.html

 

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At the business desk, I'm Heather DeMarco wishing you a pleasant evening.