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 […]
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Celebrating Old Christmas Traditions & Translating New Ones
Around 2 billion people worldwide will celebrate Christmas this year, gathering together with family and friends to enjoy the season. But not everyone will gather around an evergreen tree, exchange gifts and eat a traditional meal. This week we’re spotlighting Christmas traditions, and discussing a very unique tradition that began as a marketing campaign. In […]
Is Spain Saying Adios to the Siesta?
An article by CNN Money highlights Spain’s recent time change proposal that seeks to cement the end of the work day at 6 p.m. and eliminate the need for an afternoon siesta. What could this mean for international business and local Spanish workers? Labor Minister Fátima Báñez is seeking to revert the country’s time by […]
Is Your Company’s Online Presence Helping or Hurting Your Business?
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, […]
Giving Thanks Around the World
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 […]
Top Multilingual Countries: East Timor (Timor-Leste)
The tiny nation of East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, gained its independence in 2002. Before achieving independence, the country was ruled by Portugal and Indonesia. This unique history means that although there is a high illiteracy rate, many citizens speak multiple languages. Mother Nature Network states that the official language is Portuguese, but the […]
Is Your Idea of Spanish Translation Adding an “O” to the End of a Word?
If you can understand the above Spanish “translation” and you don’t speak Spanish, that should be your sign that there is a major problemo with your translation services provider. When you partner with a reliable document translation services company like ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. and its legal division, Legal Translation Solutions, you can rest assured […]
Top Multilingual Countries: Malaysia
Translation is common place in the multilingual country of Malaysia. Businesses both big and small make the most of accurate translation services by converting their advertisements from Malaysian to English, Malaysian to Mandarin and more. Is your company making the most of your international business reach? The official language of Malaysia is Malay, but many […]
Top Multilingual Countries: Singapore
Success is all in the details, especially when it comes to important written document translation. It doesn’t matter if the residents of a country speak one language or four, it’s important for corporations to do their homework and gain a thorough understanding of the different regions within that country. Just like America has different societal […]
Top Multilingual Countries: Luxembourg
This week we’re spotlighting Luxembourg, a tiny country that’s big on language. What can big business learn from this small country? Read on to find out. According to Mother Nature Network, the tiny country of Luxembourg boasts citizens that are fluent in four different languages. The co-official languages are French and German, with official government […]