Charging for Trados matches Thread poster: Sarah Marks-Newton (X)
|
|---|
Sarah Marks-Newton (X)
Local time: 17:50
German to English
+ ...
When receiving files for translation from a customer who has already pre-translated the files in Trados and/or who supplies a translation memory containing matches for certain parts of the job, what charging structure should one use (e.g. for 100% matches, 70% matches, etc.)? Can anyone give me a rough idea of what percentage of their general (no-match) fee they apply to different levels of match?
| | | | Marc P (X) 
Local time: 17:50
German to English
+ ...
| Charging for Trados matches | Jul 1, 2004 |
Sarah Newton wrote:
When receiving files for translation from a customer who has already pre-translated the files in Trados and/or who supplies a translation memory containing matches for certain parts of the job, what charging structure should one use (e.g. for 100% matches, 70% matches, etc.)? Can anyone give me a rough idea of what percentage of their general (no-match) fee they apply to different levels of match?
Simple. Don't charge anything for the parts that the customer has already translated, and charge 100% for everything else.
Marc
| | | | Ralf Lemster
Germany
Local time: 17:50
English to German
+ ...
| Check the quality | Jul 1, 2004 |
Hi Sarah,
Use the search function - there have been numerous discussions about this topic.
A common pitfall is in the quality of the reference TM provided: economically, a reduced weighting for a given matching bracket reflects the relative amount of work. For example, if you were to charge 30% for a minimum match rate of 95%, this would only make sense if the workload was actually 30% (or less) of the work required for a new translation. A bad-quality reference TM will obvio... See more Hi Sarah,
Use the search function - there have been numerous discussions about this topic.
A common pitfall is in the quality of the reference TM provided: economically, a reduced weighting for a given matching bracket reflects the relative amount of work. For example, if you were to charge 30% for a minimum match rate of 95%, this would only make sense if the workload was actually 30% (or less) of the work required for a new translation. A bad-quality reference TM will obviously kill that relationship; hence, this is a major risk when accepting reference TMs. (Although your customer will generally tell you that there's "no need to check 100% matches", you'd better get that set in writing, plus check the reference material.)
HTH, Ralf ▲ Collapse
| | | | Brandis (X)
Local time: 17:50
English to German
+ ...
Ralf Lemster wrote:
Hi Sarah,
Use the search function - there have been numerous discussions about this topic.
A common pitfall is in the quality of the reference TM provided: economically, a reduced weighting for a given matching bracket reflects the relative amount of work. For example, if you were to charge 30% for a minimum match rate of 95%, this would only make sense if the workload was actually 30% (or less) of the work required for a new translation. A bad-quality reference TM will obviously kill that relationship; hence, this is a major risk when accepting reference TMs. (Although your customer will generally tell you that there's "no need to check 100% matches", you'd better get that set in writing, plus check the reference material.)
HTH, Ralf That is indeed a wise idea, Ralf, Thank you - Brandis
| | |
|
|
|
Greg Twiss
Germany
Local time: 17:50
German to English
+ ...
| Trados Pricing on Trados Website | Jul 10, 2004 |
Trados actually has a .pdf that you can download on this "suggesting" a price scale. Interestingly, Transit now also has a price-scale calculator built-into version XV.
Most agencies I have worked with tend to offer slightly less for matches than Trados itself proposes.
I can only agree that you should get confirmation in writing if 100% matches are simply to be ignored. Then if you notice serious problems with previous TM entries you can notify the client and try to negotiate a de... See more Trados actually has a .pdf that you can download on this "suggesting" a price scale. Interestingly, Transit now also has a price-scale calculator built-into version XV.
Most agencies I have worked with tend to offer slightly less for matches than Trados itself proposes.
I can only agree that you should get confirmation in writing if 100% matches are simply to be ignored. Then if you notice serious problems with previous TM entries you can notify the client and try to negotiate a deal. I would only do this if the mistakes in the TM really are severe, just as a matter of ethics - remember that you may be landing the previous translator with difficulties if you do this. ▲ Collapse
| | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Charging for Trados matches | Trados Studio 2022 Freelance | The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.
Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop
and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
More info » |
| | Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
The system lets you keep client/vendor database, with contacts and rates, manage projects and assign jobs to vendors, issue invoices, track payments, store and manage project files, generate business reports on turnover profit per client/manager etc.
More info » |
|
| | | | X Sign in to your ProZ.com account... | | | | | |
Login to reply/comment 
Translation news
