Discussion for ProZ.com's 2011 freelance translator virtual conference session (2011): ProZ.com presents - State of the industry: freelance translators in 2011 | Exploring opportunities...

Moreechika — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:09:00 +0000

Forum: ProZ.com's Virtual Conferences
Topic: Discussion for ProZ.com's 2011 freelance translator virtual conference session (2011): ProZ.com presents - State of the industry: freelance translators in 2011
Poster: Moreechika
Post title: Exploring opportunities...

Hi Jared,

I have a number of questions. They are as follows:

1. Is it possible and practicable for overseas freelancers to proactively : (a) identify/discover existing & potential (in my language combination, which is a niche one), and (b) reach -- local end-consumers (especially institutional) directly in western european (esp. UK), middle eastern and north american countries without the help of local agencies in those countries and compete for jobs ? If it is possible, what would be the best and most efficient way of doing this ?

2. What would be the best and most efficient way of doing all of the above in case of agencies in those countries and becoming their first choice in my language combination, considering they have the option to shop elsewhere ?

Thanks

Arif (Moreechika)

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Discussion for ProZ.com's 2011 freelance translator virtual conference session (2011): ProZ.com presents - State of the industry: freelance translators in 2011 | Exploring opportunities...