Two drugstore chains have reached an agreement with the New York Attorney General's Office to translate prescription drug instructions into six languages.  The pharmacies will provide information in languages spoken by more than 1% of New York state residents: Chinese, French, Italian,Polish, Russian and Spanish. 

Do other states have similar requirements in effect?  Should translating prescription and OTC drug instructions be a federal requirement?

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Nashville, TN - P & L Translations is now certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in the state of Tennessee by the Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise.  The Office works to ensure that minority, women-owned and small businesses have equal opportunities to participate in the state's procurement process and contract awards.

P & L Translations is listed on the Office of Diversity's website (www.tennessee.gov/businessopp/regdivcomp.html). Of the 1200+ certified companies, there are only six Tennessee-based translations companies.  The list of Certified Diversity Companies is accessible to government agencies and private firms who want to do business with diversity companies.

"We're excited to be included in the select group of Women Business Enterprises recognized by the Governor's Office," said Janine Libbey, a partner at P & L Translations, "and we look forward to partnering with other certified diversity companies".

P & L Translations, located in Nashville, Tennessee, helps government agencies, businesses and non-profits improve communications with foreign clients and non-English speaking customers.  Call 615.460.9119 for more information on how translations can be part of your organization's growth strategy.

13. Translation pricing is per word.  That's the industry standard and that's why tips #8 and #12 are included in this list.

Bonus tip:

Ask questions. We're here to make your job easier.  If you are unsure of something or if you have any questions about some of the material to be translated, we can help.  Just ask.

12. Send only what needs to be translated.  If the notes on your presentation are for internal use only and don't need to be translated, delete them from the file before submitting it to your translations company.

11. Plan ahead.  If it took you a month to write it, it may take the translator almost as long.  Look at your schedule of international trips and trade shows for next year and pick up the phone.

To receive the entire list of  translation tips to help you stay on budget, send us an email: info@pandltranslations.com