This webinar is designed for translators and interpreters at all career stages who want to build more sustainable businesses and position themselves more confidently in the marketplace.
Many professional translators and interpreters resist the label "entrepreneur", viewing it as incompatible with their passion for languages and their professional identity. Yet this reluctance may be the biggest barrier to building sustainable, successful practices in our evolving industry. This webinar will challenge common misconceptions about entrepreneurship and demonstrate why adopting a more business-focused mindset is essential for long-term financial success. We will also consider practical strategies for positioning yourself as a confident business owner who can provide solutions and create value for clients.
During this session, we'll explore:
This webinar is designed for translators and interpreters at all career stages who want to build more sustainable businesses and position themselves more confidently in the marketplace.


Chief Executive, Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)
Sara initially trained as an architect at Edinburgh College of Art where she specialised in historic building conservation. Having undertaken the SPAB Lethaby Scholarship in 2002 she spent the early years of her career honing her skills in conservation policy and practice in various roles at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Leading the award-winning Faith in Maintenance project was a highlight from this time. In 2015, she left SPAB to take up a strategic policy role as Head of Historic Environment at the Heritage Lottery Fund before returning to the voluntary sector to become Chief Executive at Icon (the Institute of Conservation) in January 2019.