Tag: translation
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Défi de traduction de cette semaine
🇬🇧 : « Let’s circle back. »🇫🇷 : « Je reviens vers vous. » 🌍 Traduction réelle :« Personne ne veut prendre de décision pour l’instant. » Après des années passées à travailler à la fois en anglais et en français, j’ai appris que les traductions les plus difficiles ne sont pas d’ordre linguistique, mais…
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Recruiting for January?
Then your induction plan needs to be ready now. A new employee's first week can either boost productivity, or waste your time with avoidable administrative tasks, unclear processes and endless coaching. If onboarding seems chaotic, repetitive or time-consuming, delegate it. I set up integration systems...
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Curiosity costs less and is far more effective
I'm very happy to finally announce that after four months of downtime, the online booking system on my website is working again! My Microsoft account had a problem with Godaddy and my online calendar got stuck in the middle of it all! Without boring you with all the details, I...
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🧛 Energy vampires
⚡ Some call them ghosts, I call them energy vampires. This Halloween, I'm going on an energy vampire hunt and reclaiming my time. 🧛♀️ What's been draining your energy lately, and how do you plan to get rid of it? 🔪 My name is Sarah Rose and as a Virtual Assistant...
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🌿 Weeding the company garden
In strategy, as in gardening, growth is not just about planting new ideas, but also weeding out the old ones. From time to time, managers need to take a step back and look at their "flower bed": the challenge lies in the fact that weeds often don't look like...
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As stubborn as a Staff...!
It's October and I need to let off some steam! My dog, Tina, has recently picked up an exciting new habit: collecting acorns. Among the various (often disgusting) treasures she picks up on our walks in the countryside, acorns are her latest obsession. She tries to get as many as she can into her...
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Fueled by teamwork (and Polo candy)
A week of accounting for a client and an on-site translation project with some great new clients - one even arrived with Polo candy in hand (thanks!) 🍬 I really enjoy getting out of the office and working face-to-face. These moments of connection and...
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Are you worried that working with me won't be profitable?
By now, we all know the main advantages of working with a freelance virtual assistant: But does it make economic sense to outsource certain administrative tasks? The simple answer is YES! But you already knew that! Here's why: It's a sound business strategy that has proved its worth over the years...
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Business in Paris - a GB/FR translation story
The beginning of October promises to be a busy month in Paris 🇫🇷 Between organizing meetings with potential suppliers and customers, and accompanying my client on site visits around the city. On the practical side: I need to make sure my Crit'Air sticker is in order so I can drive around Paris! 🚗...
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💡 "Does the contract really correspond to what we agreed?"
For many international buyers, the compromis de vente or deed of sale can seem daunting. If the English isn't accurate, they hesitate, and sometimes the sale falls through. 👉 A clear translation reassures your customers and helps you close transactions faster. I work with notaries and estate agents on this point. How do you...
