19 Jan 2022
by Megan Husband, Susie Jackson

Episode 4: Pricing and business finances for freelancers

Megan Husband, MA student speaks to Susie Jackson, freelance translator and mentor on pricing and business finances for freelancers

Megan Husband, Student member of ITI is currently studying for an MA in Translation on a part-time basis. Megan interviews Susie Jackson, who alongside being a freelance translator and editor, mentors other freelancers on pricing their services and managing their business finances so that they can earn a decent living doing what they enjoy.

In the latest of our series of short, informal discussions between ITI members, Megan and Susie discuss how Susie developed her initial specialism and how she moved into freelancing on a full-time basis. Susie also provides some valuable tips on what a new freelancer needs to consider when deciding how to price their services – essential listening for anyone new to freelancing!