Business guidance

Practical guides to running a freelance translation or interpreting business.

• SFTI rates survey 2026
• Setting your rates
• Pricing per word, per hour or per project
• Writing a quote
• Invoicing
• Getting paid on time and late payment interest
• Self Assessment tax returns
• VAT for translators and interpreters
• Sole trader or limited company?
• Professional indemnity: how much cover do you need?
• Contracts and terms with agencies
• Finding direct clients
• Marketing your services
• Building a professional website
• Specialising
• Working with translation agencies
• Choosing a CAT tool
• Cyber security for freelancers
• Health and ergonomics at your desk
• Wellbeing and avoiding burnout
• Maternity, paternity and time off as a freelancer
• Planning for retirement
• Business continuity