By Brian T. Burley

You do not have to rely on freelance translators to translate your legal documents, scientific reports, marketing materials or company handbook. There are various companies that offer professional translation services better than freelance translators. Listed below are the key features of the service offered by translation companies.

1. Affordable rates. There are numerous translation companies competing for clients and this situation has resulted into a drop of prices and an increase in the quality of service. This also means that you can look around for a service that would fit your budget.

2. Instant quote. Many document translation service companies offer an instant quote online or over the phone. This can make it much easier to obtain an estimate of the project costs before you begin, and also gives you the opportunity to shop around. Look for companies that offer instant online quotes if you are short on time and need to make a quick decision on the company you should work with.

3. Fast turnaround times. Since most document translation service companies are comprised of a team of translators, they can promise faster turnaround times than an independent freelance translator. This means the actual translation process may consist of the translation, editing, proofing, grammar check and then a quality check. This ensures that you will be receiving only the highest-quality work at all times, and still get it faster than an independent translator. When you're working on a tight deadline, this can be a very attractive feature.

4. Customer support. Keeping track of the progress and changes in a project is important for most people. Fortunately, most professional translation companies have customer support personnel that are available anytime to keep clients updated on their project. It is also normal industry practice for companies to assign a specific project manager to a client for the whole duration of a project.

5. Native translators. There are a few companies that rely on software to perform translations but most companies employ native speakers as their translators. Native speakers often produce the best translations since they understand their language so well that they are able to retain the message of your original document.

6. Efficient submission process. Many document translation companies accept documents in an electronic format, which means you can upload the document to a central location online, scan the document and send the file, or simply attach a Word or .PDF document to an e-mail. This makes it very easy and efficient to submit your document and have it worked on.

In summary, professional companies offer higher-quality and faster translation services than freelance translators. The vast number of translation services operating online means that you'll sure to find one that would fit your budget and requirements.

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