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In America, most people assume that Spanish to English is the most common business translation request, but it’s not; Mandarin is the number one language needed for business document translation. As China’s economy continues to grow and expand internationally, Mandarin document translation services continue to be one of the most in-demand requests in the industry. […]
As the new year quickly approaches and employees enjoy some time off, most companies will be ready to hit the ground running in January. While some business practices work well and need to be kept going, some are hindering company growth or at least not really helping it. Now is the time to refocus and […]
Around 2 billion people worldwide will celebrate Christmas each year, gathering together with family and friends to enjoy the season. But not everyone gathers around an evergreen tree, exchanges gifts and eats a traditional meal. We’re spotlighting Christmas traditions, and discussing a very unique tradition that began as a marketing campaign. In America, many people […]
It’s no secret that consumers are turning more and more to online retailers when shopping for the holidays. People don’t want to deal with crowds, or having to go store-to-store trying to find that perfect gift. Cold weather and a cozy couch often keep people at home to do their shopping. This begs the question, […]
Thank you, gracias, je vous remerci, grazie, danke, mahalo, dank je; it doesn’t matter how you say it, as long as you say it. From friends, family and coworkers to store clerks and strangers, saying “thank you” is a vital part of what makes any community and culture great. As such, many cultures around the […]
World Economic Forum recently posted a video and article detailing LinkedIn’s latest research about new job trends in the market. It’s no surprise that the top 10 jobs are technology-oriented. In a future full of technology, where does good old fashioned human ingenuity fit in? A top document translation service company like ASTA-USA Translation Services, […]
In a recent viral video, 4-year-old Bella from Russia amazes people worldwide by speaking fluently in seven languages. She speaks Russian, English, Chinese, Spanish, German, French and Arabic. Wow, that’s impressive. What does that mean for future business? Could little Bella be a foreshadowing of the future workforce? Many Americans take high school Spanish or […]
One of the most important things an international company must possess is access to accurate, reliable document translation. Without it, they don’t have a leg, or in this case foot, to stand on; they’re wasting time and money marketing to cultures outside of their native-speaking homes. Miscommunication has the ability to instantly destroy a company, […]
We’ve all seen it, heard it, or *gasp* done it. When speaking with someone who speaks a language we don’t, it seems to be a natural reaction to begin speaking slowly and loudly. We all know how obnoxious that is, and how dumb it makes people look. When it comes to your important business documents, […]
U.S. Olympic Committee Utilizes Professional Translation Services Company for Successful International Marketing With this year’s Olympic games, the U.S. is testing out a new idea to expand the American economy and grow its presence around the world. The Team USA Olympic store was set up in Rio this year to sell American clothing and […]
