Stay informed on what is happening in the industry
Running a business requires having a plan, and a well-written business plan reflects professional seriousness, something all professionals need to get a loan, form a partnership or gain access to well-organized corporate clients looking for service providers having this special “difference”. But no plan can be written without knowing what is happening in the industry, locally and worldwide. What are the current practices in your languages and fields of expertise? What are clients looking for? What services are in high demand? How much are clients paying for what you offer? Is the economic crisis affecting your niche? How? Are there any new free resources that you could use to improve your productivity and your rates? When answering all these questions to be in a good position to write or adjust a business plan, being informed becomes a requirement rather than an option.
feature to know what colleagues are up to and follow long-standing professionals to learn the latest trends in your language pairs and fields of expertise. You can then see their activity in real time.
