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ATA Business Practices Education Committee @atabizpractices.bsky.social · 12d
#ATA66 attendees: if you find yourself with some downtime during your visit, translator Olivia C. Caputo has some tips on what to see and do (and eat) in Boston:

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A (Former) Boston Local’s List of Things to Check Out Around ATA66 - American Translators Association (ATA)
This post is a reblog, originally published on Olivia Caputo’s blog. It has been republished with permission from the author. I’m looking forward to my first ATA conference in Boston…
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ATA Business Practices Education Committee @atabizpractices.bsky.social · 20d
#ATA66 in Boston starts next week! Next Level's Danielle Maxson has suggestions for attendees looking for sessions to help them upgrade their business skills:
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ATA66 Conference Preview: Business Practices Education at ATA66 - American Translators Association (ATA)
From the Next Level team: This is the first of two articles to help our colleagues attending the ATA 66th Annual Conference in Boston, MA. This week we cover some…
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ATA Business Practices Education Committee @atabizpractices.bsky.social · 25d
New to freelancing? In the latest Savvy Newcomer post, translator Arielle Depaz breaks down the fundamentals that every independent worker needs to know about to get started:

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Independent Contracting from A to Z: Everything Translators & Interpreters Need to Know - American Translators Association (ATA)
Starting your career as a freelance translator or interpreter is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Beyond your linguistic skills, you’re stepping into the world of independent contracting: ...
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ATA Business Practices Education Committee @atabizpractices.bsky.social · Sep 26
Free event for ATA members: Join your colleagues on October 2 at 8 pm ET for a Deep Dive Networking session on the topic of personal branding in your business.

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Deep Dive Networking: Personal Branding for Language Professionals - American Translators Association (ATA)
Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic. Free for ATA Members only!
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ATA Business Practices Education Committee @atabizpractices.bsky.social · Sep 19
Retirement planning can be a fraught subject for anyone, but especially for freelancers; Carola F. Berger has some tips for approaching retirement saving and healthcare coverage for US translators and interpreters:

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Retirement Planning for Freelancers - American Translators Association (ATA)
This was the topic of a Deep Dive Networking session hosted in June 2025 by ATA’s Business Practices Education Committee. The participants were given a set of loose questions as…
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ATA Business Practices Education Committee @atabizpractices.bsky.social · Aug 27
Don't forget to have a look at the the latest from The Savvy Newcomer!
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ATA Business Practices Education Committee @atabizpractices.bsky.social · Aug 6
New from The Savvy Newcomer: @mbtimmermann.bsky.social discusses how understanding the evolving expectations around professional etiquette can help protect your work-life balance:

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Professional Etiquette to Lower Your Stress and Improve Work-Life Balance - American Translators Association (ATA)
What people are looking for in a career is undergoing a massive shift in our culture. Younger professionals tend to prioritize mental health and often want the ability to arrange…
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