As more companies are conducting businesses internationally, translation services are getting more popular. Businesses need professional translation agencies to translate their business documents, websites, marketing collaterals, etc. Due to the demand, you can now find many translation agencies around just by doing a search on Google.



As there are now so many choices, it is getting harder for you to find an agency that is suitable. So how should you start looking for one? To facilitate your research process, let me share with you 3 things to look out for when you are looking for a translation agency.

1.Ways to find a translation service. With the now advanced technology, it is not hard to find translation services. Basically, there are 3 ways to find a translation service. The fastest way is to use Google and conduct a search. Key in the key phrase "translation service" and it should return you a list of translation agencies for you to consider. The next way is to look through your local directory listing such as Yellow Pages. Browse to the Translation category and look through each listing and select a few to contact. The last way is to ask your friends, colleagues or family members to provide a recommendation.

2.Contact them to get quotations. Next, it is shopping time. Once you have a list of translation agencies, call them up one by one to get quotations. Remember, take your time to look through every quotation and compare among different providers. However, before a translation agency can give you an accurate quote, make sure that you have all the necessary information. Any decent translation agency will want to know what languages they are translating from and into, the type of document to be translated and the length of the document. Clearly explain your needs to the person over the phone. If need be, arrange a meet-up with them so that they can fully understand your needs.

3.Ask the right questions. Do not be afraid to ask questions. You are now the customer and it is your responsibility to clear any doubt you have in mind. Therefore, have a list of questions for them so that you can understand more of their capabilities.

Last but not least, you should conduct a research to understand the pricing points of different translations services. This is to prevent you from getting con by dishonest translations service provider.