Poll: Would you form a formal partnership/collective with other freelancers? Tópico cartaz: ProZ.com Staff
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The small business I run started life as a translator’s cooperative in 1985 in Brussels, but when in 2015 I decided to move back to Lisbon for family reasons I had to convert it into a registered society with only two members.
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I’m keen on collaborations for my language pairs: English–Italian, German–Italian, and French–Italian. Diverse perspectives improve translation quality, but finding reliable partners is tough. Past attempts failed due to scheduling conflicts. Trust and technical tools (e.g., high-performance PCs, CAT tools like memoQ/Trados, paid dictionaries, and AI subscriptions) are critical. I prefer formal partnerships for structured projects and shared resources. Preparation, clear deadlines, and a... See more I’m keen on collaborations for my language pairs: English–Italian, German–Italian, and French–Italian. Diverse perspectives improve translation quality, but finding reliable partners is tough. Past attempts failed due to scheduling conflicts. Trust and technical tools (e.g., high-performance PCs, CAT tools like memoQ/Trados, paid dictionaries, and AI subscriptions) are critical. I prefer formal partnerships for structured projects and shared resources. Preparation, clear deadlines, and alignment on standards are key to successful collaboration. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Thayenga 
Alemanha
Local time: 05:44
Membro (2009)
inglês para alemão
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I prefer working solo. However, when the need arises, I do know other colleagues who are willing to lend a hand - or a word or two.
[Edited at 2026-09-03 16:45 GMT]
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Daryo
Local time: 04:44
sérvio para inglês
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| No need for 'formal' | Sep 8 |
Informal partnerships on a case-by-case basis have worked well enough for me.
This is a case where you would have to have some very good reasons to get bogged down in endless formalities. Usually not worth the trouble.
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