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One of the ways companies improve their visibility is through language translation. As English is not everyone’s language of choice, having additional languages for your website or content helps you reach that local market.

In the 1920s, Coca-Cola got off on the wrong foot when launching its product in China. The company printed thousands of signs calling itself "Ke-kou-ke-la," not realizing that the phrase means "bite the wax tadpole" or "female horse stuffed with wax," depending on the dialect.

Whether you’ve got a blog that caters to readers from different countries or a business with foreign clients, you likely find yourself in need of translations from time to time.

Audiovisual translation (AVT) is the translation of any piece of media that contains both visual and auditory components. It’s a broad definition that encompasses a comparably broad set of techniques. Translators have developed a vast area of methods over the years in response to different...

A business needs to communicate across cultures as it grows, and utilizing a translator or interpreter is often part of that process.

Human Resources plays a significant role in setting the cultural tone of a company. Employers have an obligation to provide a safe and effective workplace for employees. As part of that responsibility, they play a part in facing and eliminating language barriers at work. In the second part of this...

Human Resources Departments play a significant role in setting the cultural tone of a company. Employers have an obligation to provide a safe and effective workplace for employees. As part of that responsibility, they play a part in facing and eliminating language barriers at work. In the first of...

The world has become significantly more multicultural thanks to global communication and trade. While this opens most of us up for new encounters, new food, and new friends, it can be difficult to deal with language and communication barriers.

The world is made up of different races and ethnic backgrounds. We have unique upbringings and distinct cultural habits and practice different religions. But regardless of where we come from or who we pray to, we are affected by the same health issues.

It’s rare to find a manufacturer who has no ambitions to sell their products on a global scale. Global expansion is the natural next step once you’ve had success in the local market. It’s also a bold move for manufacturers who want to step outside their comfort zone and discover possibilities...