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Do you keep statistics about your work?
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Niina Lahokoski
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Yes Jan 15, 2016

Some 10 years ago I set up an OpenOffice database, where I have since then entered every single client, project and invoice, all connected. It's a bit of extra admin work, as I have to enter the project in the DB first and then copy it on the invoice, but with a large amount of projects and clients I find it makes keeping track easier. I use it to track projects to invoice each month, invoices paid/overdue, etc. I can also make queries to see how much I've translated or invoiced in a certain mon... See more
Some 10 years ago I set up an OpenOffice database, where I have since then entered every single client, project and invoice, all connected. It's a bit of extra admin work, as I have to enter the project in the DB first and then copy it on the invoice, but with a large amount of projects and clients I find it makes keeping track easier. I use it to track projects to invoice each month, invoices paid/overdue, etc. I can also make queries to see how much I've translated or invoiced in a certain month or other time frame and/or for a certain client.

I'm sure there would be easier ways to do the same, but by now I've grown sort of fond of my own little DB, and at least it's completely free.

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Parrot
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Possibly helpful Jan 15, 2016

Christina Baier wrote:

- Number of words/ projects per special field


A field that interests you to keep working at and developing is worth keeping track of. If later asked for experience, you could cite volume.
 
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