Be Special III: Standing Out in the Language Services Industry

The "Be Special" course series is taught by a lawyer-linguist who has combined her unique qualities to build her translation business. Be Special III builds on the Be Special and Be Special II webinars presented in 2010 and 2011, respectively. The following topics will be discussed:
1. The Power of Collaboration
2. The Power of Persistence
3. The Power of the Telephone
4. The Power of Newspapers and Magazines
5. How to Obtain a Long-Term Translation/Interpretation Project
6. How to Use Memberships to Become Widely Known
7. How to Use Teaching as a Segment of Your Translation/Interpretation Business
At the end of this course, language professionals should be able to understand the basics of how to become memorable in the eyes of their clients and colleagues.
This course is 60 minutes in duration.

Experienced freelancers who want to expand their clients database by using a variety of traditional and non-traditional marketing methods.

Attendees are encouraged to attend the first two installments in the Be Special series, which can be found on demand on Proz.com via the following links:

Be Special: Standing Out in the Language Services Industry - originally presented June 1, 2010

Be Special II: Standing Out in the Language Services Industry - originally presented June 3, 2011

1. The Power of Collaboration
2. The Power of Persistence
3. The Power of the Telephone
4. The Power of Newspapers and Magazines
5. How to Obtain a Long-Term Translation/Interpretation Project
6. How to Use Memberships to Become Widely Known
7. How to Use Teaching as a Segment of Your Translation/Interpretation Business

If I register will I be charged automatically?

No. Registering for the course means that you expressed interest in the training only. ProZ.com training session vacancies are limited, and minimum attendee confirmation is required in order for training sessions to be conducted, so be sure to book your seat as soon as possible.

How do I purchase my spot?

To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer.

After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records.

How do I access the online platform?

72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.

Virtual platform system requirements
For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.

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 Suzanne Deliscar    View feedback | View all courses

Bio: Suzanne Deliscar is both a lawyer and a Spanish and French to English translator. A graduate of McMaster University with a Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Latin American Studies, and a minor in Science, Technology and Public Policy in 2000, Ms. Deliscar went on to obtain a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law in 2003. Ms. Deliscar was called to the Bar of the Province of Ontario in 2004 and has been actively practicing law on a full-time basis since that time. As a lawyer-linguist, Suzanne focuses on official document and legal translation, and also trains fellow language professionals in the areas of marketing and legal translation.