The Success by Rx blog

Business, productivity and tech advice for freelance translators

51 articles Jenae Spry wrote for freelance translators and interpreters between 2015 and 2020, on rates, clients, workflow and the tools of the trade. Some of the software has moved on; most of the business advice holds up. This site is no longer updated.

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Business·April 17, 2020

Marketing Yourself Like Chocolate

Every season, you will find a new holiday-relevant type of chocolate bar available for sale. In February, the bite-sized chocolate pieces are molded into the shape of a heart and covered in…

Productivity·March 20, 2020

Smart ways to work breaks into your work day

Now that you’re working for yourself, you can theoretically take breaks whenever you want. So why aren’t you? I know, I know. You’re too busy. You don’t have the time. You might miss out on…

Productivity·December 11, 2019

Book some free time into your schedule

Ever feel like you never get a chance to do what you love in your free time? Ever feel like there is no free time? You’re not alone. It’s way too easy to fall into this trap. And each time…

Ask Jenae·December 6, 2019

Dear Jenae — How do you maintain balance in your private life when swamped with work?

How do you balance your private life and household duties with work? There are up and down seasons, what do you do when there is a surge in incoming work that you don’t want to turn down?…

Ask Jenae·November 7, 2019

Dear Jenae — What inexpensive and easy customer relationship management tool do you recommend?

“CRM tools – can you recommend any that are easy to use and not too expensive? I am looking for something to help me with marketing to new clients and scheduling for chasing up new leads…

Business·October 24, 2019

Will new California law change your freelance translation work? Maybe.

If you work as a freelance translator or interpreter in the state of California, chances are good that you are familiar with the recently-passed Assembly Bill No. 5 (AB5) regarding…