How much to charge? Thread poster: Selene
| Selene Local time: 21:26 English to Italian + ...
Dear everybody,
How much would it be it acceptable to charge in euro/1000 words for a general translation?
Many thanks | | | RWSTranslati (X) Germany Local time: 22:26 German to English + ... How long will you need | Dec 18, 2003 |
Hello,
How long will you need for the translation?
Can you await that your client will send more jobs ? How many, how often?
How long is the text.
Are there repetitions in the text ?
Is there a translation memory ?
Is there dtp work in this job ?
Is your client an agency or a direct client?
Will he pay ? How long will you wait for the payment ?
If you can answer all these questions, you can estimate the job.
With kind rega... See more Hello,
How long will you need for the translation?
Can you await that your client will send more jobs ? How many, how often?
How long is the text.
Are there repetitions in the text ?
Is there a translation memory ?
Is there dtp work in this job ?
Is your client an agency or a direct client?
Will he pay ? How long will you wait for the payment ?
If you can answer all these questions, you can estimate the job.
With kind regards
Hans
[Edited at 2003-12-18 21:37] ▲ Collapse | | | Selene Local time: 21:26 English to Italian + ... TOPIC STARTER How much to charge? | Dec 19, 2003 |
Dear Hans,
Many thanks for your reply. Yes I think you are right, there are many elements to take into account. So presuming that the job is relatively simple and straightforward, with no repetions, and you know that the client will pay, how much would you charge per 1000 words (in euro)?
Many thanks again
Selene
Selene wrote:
Dear everybody,
How much would it be it acceptable to charge in euro/1000 words for a general translation?
Many thanks | | | It depends... | Dec 19, 2003 |
Selene wrote:
...there are many elements to take into account. So presuming that the job is relatively simple and straightforward, with no repetions, and you know that the client will pay, how much would you charge per 1000 words (in euro)?
Given that inadequate information, your four translation combinations, all fields, and all customer types in any geographical location, translation rates could range from less than 50 to more than 250 euros/1000 words. What is 'acceptable' is between you and your customer.
Work out what you need/want to earn per year, how many words you can produce a year, and calculate the equivalent rates to give you some reference points.
regards
David | |
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Selene Local time: 21:26 English to Italian + ... TOPIC STARTER How much to charge? | Dec 19, 2003 |
Thanks for your reply and Merry Christmas!
Selene
David Sirett wrote:
Selene wrote:
...there are many elements to take into account. So presuming that the job is relatively simple and straightforward, with no repetions, and you know that the client will pay, how much would you charge per 1000 words (in euro)?
Given that inadequate information, your four translation combinations, all fields, and all customer types in any geographical location, translation rates could range from less than 50 to more than 250 euros/1000 words. What is 'acceptable' is between you and your customer.
Work out what you need/want to earn per year, how many words you can produce a year, and calculate the equivalent rates to give you some reference points.
regards
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