You are probably starting to gather all the paperwork you need to do your taxes this year. Do you think just anyone can prepare them correctly, or will you go to your accountant?

If you prefer to work with skilled professionals, then make sure a skilled translator handles your texts. If your document is technical, it contains specialized vocabulary and there may be legal consequences if the translation is not correct.  Many of our translators have degrees or expertise in finance, law, engineering, pharmaceuticals, software, etc. Our promise to our clients is to match their needs with an expert in the subject; if we can't deliver that, we won't accept the project.

Many people I meet at networking events think we are interpreters when they hear the name of our company. I know most people do not understand the difference; even NPR constantly refers to interpreters as translators. To set the record straight, we provide written translations to our clients from English into foreign languages or from other languages into English. The translations can include - but not limited to - vital records, marketing materials, consent forms, contracts, press releases, and websites.

We do not provide interpreters to deliver oral translations at medical appointments, court proceedings or conferences. If you need an live interpreter, we can steer you in the right direction. If you need to communicate in writing, then call us at 615.594.8670.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) passed last year will significantly increase the number of people on insurance plans.  Some insurance industry analysts estimate that there will be an additional 44 million enrollees, many of whom do not speak English as their first language.

The PPACA requires that health plan details as well as benefit, prescription, and treatment information be “culturally and linguistically appropriate.” In other words, the information must be translated into languages other than English by July 1, 2011.

Are insurance providers prepared to meet this deadline?