Project involving translation, retyping and proofreading Thread poster: SandraV
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SandraV 
Mexico
Local time: 10:03
Member (2004)
English to Spanish
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Hello,
A client has asked me to quote on a project that will involve a small amount of translation work, retyping of translations into a piece of software, and then proofread the screenshots of the typed text. I would also need to type in markers to indicate formatting in the text such as bold type, italics, etc. He has asked me to give a rate per 1000 words, which will include the three types of work: translation, retyping of translations and proofreading of screenshots, and I have... See more Hello,
A client has asked me to quote on a project that will involve a small amount of translation work, retyping of translations into a piece of software, and then proofread the screenshots of the typed text. I would also need to type in markers to indicate formatting in the text such as bold type, italics, etc. He has asked me to give a rate per 1000 words, which will include the three types of work: translation, retyping of translations and proofreading of screenshots, and I have no idea how much to charge for this kind of jobs. I am not sure if I should charge retyping and proofreading at my regular rates per word, so I would highly appreciate your help.
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Vladimír Hoffman
Slovakia
Local time: 18:03
Member (2009)
English to Slovak
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| It resembles to me work with highly structured PowerPoint files | Dec 7, 2011 |
where I rather prefer charging for time spent with the work than for number of characters. Since price per 1000 words is required in your case, then if we consider that the retyping is, say, two times slower than direct translating, I would charge at least 50% of the rate for translation, but 60% would be better. I would also consider hiring an English speaking assistant for the retyping work and paying him/her on hourly basis (I mean that the assistant's hourly rate would be much lower than y... See more where I rather prefer charging for time spent with the work than for number of characters. Since price per 1000 words is required in your case, then if we consider that the retyping is, say, two times slower than direct translating, I would charge at least 50% of the rate for translation, but 60% would be better. I would also consider hiring an English speaking assistant for the retyping work and paying him/her on hourly basis (I mean that the assistant's hourly rate would be much lower than yours, which could even give you some extra profit). Price for proofreading should be about one quarter of your translation rate.
Naturally, it is only my estimate and situation can be totally different based on used software. Maybe it would be advisable to try to re-type some sample text in the software, measuring a time spent with the work.
Sandra de la Vega wrote:
I am not sure if I should charge retyping and proofreading at my regular rates per word, so I would highly appreciate your help.
Thank you.
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| If you have never done it before | Dec 8, 2011 |
It may make more sense to charge per hour as you have no idea how long it's going to take.
Good Luck
Stanislaw
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JAN SNAUWAERT
Belgium
Local time: 18:03
Member (2008)
French to Dutch
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charge per hour, indeed. Try to make an educated guess of how much time it will take you.
Good luck.
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SandraV
Mexico
Local time: 10:03
Member (2004)
English to Spanish
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I appreciate your help. I also think that charging per hour is the best option and have told this to the client, he is assessing this option.
Thank you and regards!
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Definitely. The translations you have to type into some software could be terrible work, and you might end up correcting them with no foreseen compensation. Go per hour for the first job of this kind. If the customer has more jobs in the future, you will already know how much time this is taking.
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