Whether you've just come into the field or you're a seasoned interpreter, invoicing can be confusing. For many educational interpreters, the process can feel chaotic and awkward. That's because it is. Nobody really enjoys it and if you meet an interpreter who says they do, they've probably misheard the question. Invoicing doesn't have to be … Continue reading Ready to Invoice? Start Here.
Three Ways to Increase Your Visibility to Potential Clients
One of the top questions I get asked is about how to increase visibility to potential clients. Truth is, it depends on the type of visibility you want. If you're looking to get picked up for more stage work, you need to spend more time on stages and make sure that the production knows you … Continue reading Three Ways to Increase Your Visibility to Potential Clients
How I Stay Balanced When Traveling for Work
I'm on the road this week and I wanted to share a few ways that I keep things balanced when I'm providing services out of a hotel room. I've got some fun articles coming soon but would love your questions as well for Q&A. Email them to grey@foundationsinfreelance.com First, sleep is a non-negotiable. For some … Continue reading How I Stay Balanced When Traveling for Work
The Invoicing Process Can be Confusing.
Starting the process of invoicing can be really daunting. If the only experience you have with sending bills is requesting a Venmo for margaritas you covered at a dive bar, you might feel a bit out of your depth. In truth, the process of invoicing sounds much more formal than it often is. When interpreters … Continue reading The Invoicing Process Can be Confusing.
E-Filing Starts January 24th
Are you ready? With tax season upon us, you might be panicking. I used to do that too. I panicked so much in fact, that I avoided doing my taxes entirely until I was penalized. I know what you're thinking. That's insane. So is bungee jumping but a lot of people do it. I meet … Continue reading E-Filing Starts January 24th
An Argument For Raising Your Rate
Raising your rates can be really scary. If you’re anything like I was in the early days of my practice, you’ll find yourself hesitant to increase your rates in any way. I panicked at the thought of pricing myself out of work, getting called less and starving to death over a dollar. Had I realized … Continue reading An Argument For Raising Your Rate
Three Things I’ve Learned in Subcontracting That Inform Everything I Do.
Transparency is key Nobody feels good about ripping off a colleague for a few extra bucks and if they do, gross. We rely on one another in teaming situations all the time, we have to be able to trust one another that we will work together for the improved health of our field as a … Continue reading Three Things I’ve Learned in Subcontracting That Inform Everything I Do.
Q&A Last Minute Cancellations
The agency I work through booked me for a job today then it cancelled 12 minutes later. Obviously, I didn’t miss any work in the 12 minutes I was “confirmed” but now they’re asking me to not charge a cancellation fee. The message they sent me says “Would you mind not charging for this cancellation … Continue reading Q&A Last Minute Cancellations
The Five Financial Mistakes I Made in My First Year.
When I first started, I spent all my time driving around gig to gig focused on maximizing earnings to cover the expenses I was hit with when I graduated school. I had a new car, student loans, rent and a boyfriend with expensive taste. I was just trying to keep up and admittedly not doing … Continue reading The Five Financial Mistakes I Made in My First Year.
Wait, I thought this was a meeting?
Agencies often set the tone for initial meetings as something closer to a job interview. In truth, you’re a business meeting with another business to see if your values align and you’d like to do business together. Will they offer you more work? Yes. You’ll also be bringing your specific skill set to the table … Continue reading Wait, I thought this was a meeting?