Episode 159: How to Find Translation Clients in 2018 – Interview with Sherif Abuzid
Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode we are talking about what methods work to find translation clients in 2018. With me I have a translation company owner and translator, Sherif Abuzid, who is sharing his best tips for finding clients. These are suggestions based on his experience. Pick the ones that work for your situation, depending on experience and preference, but also depending on your location.<br> Important things mentioned in this episode:<br> <br> * Change in how we find and contact clients during these last 10 years<br> * What resources for finding clients we should focus on<br> * How we should contact new clients<br> * Differences in marketing if you are a newer translator vs a more experienced one<br> <br> Links mentioned in this episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.sherifabuzid.com/email-guide/">Using Email to Win New Translation Clients</a><br> * <a href="https://www.sherifabuzid.com/5-ways-to-contact-new-translation-clients-2/">5 Ways to Contact New Translation Clients Guide</a><br> * <a href="http://www.sherifabuzid.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sherif Abuzid’s Website</a><br> <br> Thank you to Sherif for his tips and resources. I have been a translator now for almost 15 years and I have noticed the change from phone calls and emails to connecting on social media first. What method do you prefer? Do you have any questions on how to find and contact clients? Please comment below.<br> <br> Payment Practices , the oldest dataset providing objective information on the payment behavior of translation agencies. Get a free 7 day trial at paymentpractices.net.<br> <br> <br> <br> LSP.expert is a translation management tool designed by and for freelance translators, to help you manage your business.<br> <br> A central hub for project management, client and supplier details, invoicing and quotes, it means there’s no need for supplementary tools and Excel spreadsheets. You can even outsource, track expenses and run detailed reports.<br> <br> You can try it free of charge for a month. If you like it, just use code TESS2018 for a 15% discount on your yearly subscription. Go to <a href="https://www.lsp.expert" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lsp.expert</a> for more info.<br> <br> <br> Bio:<br> Sherif Abuzid is a native Arabic translator and online marketing manager at TranslationPartner. He holds a MBA in International Business Administration. His company works in Arabic, Middle Eastern and African languages. He is specialised in technical and marketing industries. He blogs about business skills for translators.<br> <br> <br> <br>
