project management program for a translator Thread poster: Vladimir Dubisskiy
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Please share your experience re. some simple free/ inexpensive solution (program) for tracking POs and invoicing for a freelancer.
Thank you all!
| | | | VIBOL KEO 
Local time: 08:01
English to Khmer (Central)
| Possible Solution(s) | Jul 22, 2007 |
Vladimir Dubisskiy wrote:
Please share your experience re. some simple free/ inexpensive solution (program) for tracking POs and invoicing for a freelancer.
Thank you all!
Hi Gentleman:
The first possible solution is that you should try Translation Office 3000, V8 and/or Projetex of AIT that you can find its link through my profile. I think it may be helpful and productive, if reasonable.
Best wishes,
Vibol Keo
[Edited at 2007-07-22 04:54]
[Edited at 2007-07-22 05:01]
| | | | Steven Capsuto
United States
Local time: 20:01
Member (2004)
Spanish to English
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| Keeping it simple | Jul 22, 2007 |
I imagine specialized software is necessary for an agency. As a freelancer, however, I'm able to track everything I need to on simple spreadsheets.
I imagine things may be more complicated in countries where translators have to charge VAT, though.
| | | | Mark Xiang
Local time: 09:01
English to Chinese
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| Well-organized/formated Excel Spreadsheet is good and enough for freelancers | Jul 22, 2007 |
As I see it and according to my experience.
Just as Steven said, do not try to make the simple complecated.
^_^
Mark
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| Translation office 3000 | Jul 22, 2007 |
It cost me about €149 at the time, but you'd make that back very quickly. It is a great programme and I couldn't imagine being without it; saves on drawing up your own databases and templates in MS office.
| | | | MGL
Netherlands
Local time: 02:01
Russian to English
| TO 3000 vs Excel | Jul 22, 2007 |
I have TO 3000 - I had version 7 and then updated to version 8, and sort of didn't really flow with the new updated version.
Since going full-time freelance I have been using Excel spreadsheets exclusively. I keep thinking about maybe giving TO another shot, even though I like my spreadsheets.
I'd also like to recommend a nice P&L "prepared" spreadsheet from a company called SimplePlanning - costs about $20 for a "pretty" spreadsheet. I'm sure some Prozians are skilled ... See more I have TO 3000 - I had version 7 and then updated to version 8, and sort of didn't really flow with the new updated version.
Since going full-time freelance I have been using Excel spreadsheets exclusively. I keep thinking about maybe giving TO another shot, even though I like my spreadsheets.
I'd also like to recommend a nice P&L "prepared" spreadsheet from a company called SimplePlanning - costs about $20 for a "pretty" spreadsheet. I'm sure some Prozians are skilled enough with XL to create something similar themselves, but I'm not.
http://www.simpleplanning.net/Business/P&LPlanner.html ▲ Collapse
| | | | Vladimir Dubisskiy
United States
Local time: 19:01
Member (2001)
English to Russian
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TOPIC STARTER | spreadsheet and TO | Jul 22, 2007 |
Indeed, it can be a nice option. Will look into it, though I am not that proficient with Excel.
Thank you, Steven, for the thought.
Re. TO, I have heard that V.7 is preferable by many comparing to V.8 - is it really a big difference?
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| | | | Vladimir Dubisskiy
United States
Local time: 19:01
Member (2001)
English to Russian
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TOPIC STARTER | simple planning | Jul 22, 2007 |
Thank you for Simple Planning, Megan, - looks promising to me.
Megan Lehmann wrote:
I'd also like to recommend a nice P&L "prepared" spreadsheet from a company called SimplePlanning - costs about $20 for a "pretty" spreadsheet. I'm sure some Prozians are skilled enough with XL to create something similar themselves, but I'm not.
http://www.simpleplanning.net/Business/P&LPlanner.html
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| Translation Office 3000: v. 7 and v. 8 | Jul 22, 2007 |
Vladimir Dubisskiy wrote:
Re. TO, I have heard that V.7 is preferable by many comparing to V.8 - is it really a big difference?
Vladimir, they changed the project/folder organization in version 8. Personally, I didn't like the new approach and decided to stay with version 7.
As a general note, TO 3000 is perfect for keeping track of assignments, invoices and payments.
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Vladimir Pochinov wrote:
...Vladimir, they changed the project/folder organization in version 8. Personally, I didn't like the new approach and decided to stay with version 7....
I bought version 8, but I am still using v7. There are in v8 a few nice gizmos like charts, graphical schedule or custom filters, but I couldn't get my act together with the additional organisational layer named "project".
Anyway v7 was a great investment that advantageously replaced my boring Excel sheets.
Philippe
| | | | Vladimir Dubisskiy
United States
Local time: 19:01
Member (2001)
English to Russian
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TOPIC STARTER | Thank you all a lot | Jul 23, 2007 |
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you ALL a lot for taking your time to share!
Highly appreciated.
Vladimir
Vladimir Pochinov wrote:
As a general note, TO 3000 is perfect for keeping track of assignments, invoices and payments.
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