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March
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ITI Meet The client
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19 to 19 March 2010
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University of Bath
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In today’s rapidly changing business climate, establishing strong links with valued clients is vital to the success and longevity of a career in translation or interpreting. ‘Meet the client’ is designed for freelance translators and interpreters with all levels of expertise to develop techniques to work effectively with existing and new clients. The aim of this event is to build effective relationships. In dialogue with representatives from leading translation companies and interpreting services, you can exchange ideas and viewpoints to discover what it takes to launch or develop your business and be a top industry professional.
This event introduces speakers from Atlas Translations Ltd, the award winning Wessex Translations Ltd and Bristol City Council Translation and Interpreting Services who will discuss how to get the most from your client relationships. Our industry experts will steer you through the fine print of business guidelines and discuss the challenges facing the translation and interpreting industry. After lunch, the focus is on 'Improving Business Practice'. Judy Heminsley author of 'Work from Home' will discuss 'Work-Life Balance'. Kirsten Hemingway, MD, The Hemingway Corporation also considers 'The Added Value of Efficient Networks'.
‘Meet the client’ is expected to be a hugely popular event and should sell out fast, so book early to avoid disappointment. This invaluable one-day session is open to all ITI members, non-members and postgraduate students and offers an excellent opportunity to explore new ideas, meet colleagues and make new business contacts.
Costs to include a buffet lunch and refreshments:
ITI members £58 incl. VAT
Students £35 incl. VAT
Non-members £68 incl. VAT
Reservations paid for before 3 February 2010 benefit from a 5% early bird discount.
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Full address
University of Bath,
Claverton Down,
Bath,
BA2 7AY
Bath United Kingdom
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Email: development@iti.org.uk
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May
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ITI Marketing Workshop: Your Platform for Success
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14 to 14 May 2010
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National Railway Museum
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Marketing Workshop: Your Platform for Success
Friday, 14 May 2010 – 10.30am to 4.30 pm
An effective marketing strategy can help propel your translation or interpreting business forward, ensuring you retain existing clients and attract new ones. At this inspiring one-day event, top industry experts will explain how to approach marketing and offer invaluable suggestions to develop or further enhance your key strategies.
Introduced and moderated by marketing expert, Helen Robertson (FITI, FCIM), this insightful workshop will cover a wide range of marketing topics:
• Keren Lerner, web design consultant and owner of Top Left Design, will explain why every business should have a website and how to make yours the powerhouse of your business.
• Mark Robinson of translation company Alexika Ltd will demonstrate how and where marketing fits in for small businesses.
• Anna Simpkins, Head of Marketing and PR for Applied Language Solutions, will share her long-standing expertise of successful marketing strategies across different industries to offer an overview of the picture from the perspective of a global player.
• Heidi Kerschl (MITI) will assess the benefits of different strategies and offer her top tips for professional translators and interpreters.
All speakers will be available throughout the day to explore your queries in question and answer sessions or on an informal basis.
York’s National Railway Museum is only a few minutes’ walk from the railway station. At this central York venue, ITI’s one-day event will also leave you time to explore this world-class museum. So look ahead and book your place early! This will be an ideal platform for everyone who wants to learn more about the positive benefits of professional marketing. The event is open to all ITI members and non-members.
Costs to include a buffet lunch and refreshments:
ITI members: £80 incl. VAT
Students (limited availability): £50 incl. VAT
Non-members: £90 incl. VAT
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Full address
National Railway Museum York,
Leeman Road,
YO26 4XJ
York United Kingdom
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Click here for booking form
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Email: development@iti.org.uk
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June
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ITI Starting Work as a Translator or Interpreter
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5 to 05 June 2010
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University of Westminster, London
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Starting Work as a Translator or Interpreter
Saturday, 5 June 2010, 10.00 – 17.00
Are you interested in working as a translator or interpreter, but unsure how to start?
This well-established one-day seminar has proved immensely popular with postgraduates, newcomers to the profession, career changers.
Find out how to get started and what is involved by attending this one-day seminar, organised jointly by the Institute of Translation & Interpreting and the University of Westminster.
You will hear about:
• the qualities and skills you need to work as a translator or interpreter;
• how to get organised – and where to find help;
• breaking through the ‘no experience = no work’ barrier;
• areas where your language skills are in demand, and new niches to explore.
There will be question-and-answer sessions and time for networking.
Booking form to follow.
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Full address
University of Westminster
309 Regent Street
London United Kingdom
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Email: development@iti.org.uk
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July
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ITI Masterclass: Revision
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9 to 09 July 2010
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European Commission Representation, London
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ITI Masterclass: Revision – some elements of theory and practice
An all-day training seminar for ITI members and non-members
Friday, 9 July 2010 – 11 am – 4.30 pm
As an integral part of ITI's Masterclass seminars, a specialist seminar will be held on revision, in general and with particular reference to the European Commission's Translation Directorate-General. This event will be of interest to translators already specializing in the field of EU-specific texts and seeking to enhance and deepen their existing knowledge.
Further details about the speaker, seminar content and a booking form will be available soon.
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Full address
8 Storey’s Gate
London
SW1P 3AT
London United Kingdom
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Email: development@iti.org.uk
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September
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ITI Masterclass: Financial Reporting
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10 to 10 September 2010
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Charing Cross Hotel, London
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Financial Reporting – Standards, Terminology and Style
All-day intermediate level training seminar
Friday, 10 September 2010 – 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
Charing Cross Hotel, Strand, London, WC2N 5HX
ITI’s Masterclass: Financial Reporting – Standards, Terminology and Style is led by top financial and accounting translators Robin Bonthrone and Deborah Fry from Fry & Bonthrone Partnerschaft. Their seminar is specially designed for translators who already specialize in this field and who are working into English. Participants should have intermediate knowledge (at least two years’ experience) of the field. This one-day seminar will be delivered in English.
• Session 1 – An overview of the International Financial Reporting Standards, including a discussion of recent events and an outlook on future developments, plus a run-down of primary and secondary resources of use to translators.
• Session 2 – Key terminology questions associated with into-English translation of financial reports.
• Session 3 – The registers and stylistic requirements of into-English texts. Examples (both good and bad) will be provided and, time permitting, terminology and stylistic queries submitted in advance will be addressed.
A profile of the Masterclass tutors is available at:
http://www.fb-partners.com/pages_e/management_e.html
This event qualifies as 1 day’s Continuing Professional Development training.
Costs to include a buffet lunch and refreshments:
ITI members £125 incl. VAT
Non-members £155 incl. VAT
A booking form will be available here soon.
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Full address
Charing Cross Hotel, Strand, WC2N 5HX
London United Kingdom
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Email: development@iti.org.uk
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October
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FIT Europe Round Table
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2 to 03 October 2010
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Charing Cross Hotel, London
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Further details to follow.
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Full address
The Strand
WC2N 5HX
London United Kingdom
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Email: development@iti.org.uk
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FIT Europe Meeting
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2 to 02 October 2010
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Charing Cross Hotel, London
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Further details to follow.
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Full address
The Strand
WC2N 5HX
London United Kingdom
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Email: development@iti.org.uk
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