How to Become an Interpreter and Entrepreneur

Posted April 24, 2020June 26, 2020 Faviola ValenciaLeave a commentPosted in Interpreting and Translation

How to Become an Interpreter and Entrepreneur

Understanding what you need and what it takes to become a professional interpreter.

Did you know that if your Bilingual you can actually become a professional Interpreter or Translator and start your own business – with the right training?

You see interpreting can be an amazing career in today’s economy. For decades Immigration into the US has led to a growing number of individuals seeking assistance in immigration settings, medical, and legal settings just to name a few.

Unfortunately, many are unable to speak or understand the English language. And therefore require the assistance of a professional, skilled and trained interpreter. Now let’s make it CLEAR…They need HELP from a trained interpreter who speaks FLUENTLY both English and their target language, as well as knowing the right terminology in the respected field.

Ever wonder what you need to become a professional interpreter? Well, the first step to becoming a professional interpreter is to make sure you understand the requirements. However, if you are seeking to become a certified interpreter there are also steps you must take in order to become a medical/legal certified interpreter. The requirements to apply are a different from one to the other, so it’s important you understand the requirements.

If you’ve been following me for sometime you know that I’m NOT ONLY a professional and experience interpreter, but I’m also a former CEO to a Top Notch language services company, but more importantly I’m a Business Coach and Interpreter Trainer.

I’ve been in business for over 20 years, I’ve worked with small to fortune 500 companies and I’ve been helping 1000s of entrepreneur across the USA and abroad start, grow their business, but also help them break the language barrier in communication.

I’m often asked whether I’m contracting or even hiring interpreters and translators. I don’t mind the question. “We’ve all had to hunt for work, and these days far too many people are without it” and more so with the economy collapsing for the 2nd time, right?

You see I don’t mind you asking, however what I do mind is that you are NOT taking action and therefore your just not committed or willing to do the work to START your Career and/or Business as a Professional Interpreter or Entrepreneur.

I’ve also found that roughly 90% of those who inquire are not qualified to be translators or interpreters, nor do they have the experience or qualifications to enter this amazing industry.

I’ve said it before Being bi-lingual is an excellent skill, and a stepping stone, but as ESPN analyst Lee Corso would say, “Not SO fast, my friend!”.

There’s more to this industry that you must understand. So here’s a little 15 – minute video explaining a bit about the industry, what you need and how you can benefit from being an interpreter.

Let me know in the comments if you liked it, agree or disagree and how I can best assist you!

Paths to starting your career as a professional interpreter

About Faviola Valencia, the CEO Hustler providing Elite Services 4 You

Faviola Valencia, the CEO Hustler dba Elite Services 4 You has over 20 years of professional business and language experience. I’ve been providing interpreting, translation, transcription, over the phone interpreting, localization, interpreter training and business coaching services to small businesses, freelancers, entrepreneurs, law firms, government agencies, international corporations and professional organizations just to name a few.

I’m proud to say that I’ve been the company and interpreter of choice for so many years to so many amazing companies and organizations. If you are ready to Boss Up and Rise and ready to Start and Grow Your business using my same steps, processes and procedures then let’s Chat!

COVID-19: Business Survival Tips

Posted March 22, 2020June 26, 2020 Faviola ValenciaLeave a commentPosted in Entrepreneurship, Health, Fitness and Life, Interpreting and Translation

COVID-19: Business Survival Tips

Business Tips that every Entrepreneur needs to do

Some of the top CDC-Recommended Tips that small business owners can take to mitigate risk, protect employees and support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic

As of February, we all started to see major changes in the economy, virus, etc and now we know that COVID-19 pandemic is spreading at a much faster pace – faster than we have ever seen with past viruses.

And as the situation evolves, many families including small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers are unsure of what steps to take to mitigate risk, protect their business; employees, but also support customers.

Here’s a
FREE Tool Kit.

Here are additional tips that I would also like to share with you during this COVID-19 crisis:

If you are NOT working at home make sure to establish a Remote Work Option
Reduce all meetings and/or travels
Establish some work flexibility in order to protect your employees/workers/freelancers, etc.
Communicate effectively and transparently with your customers and make sure they also understand your new policies (if any) during these difficult times.
Stay safe, clean and healthy
1. No handshaking
2. Wash your hands
3. Do not touch the face
4. Disinfect areas

During these difficult times, we tend to watch the news, listen to the radio, social media and 8 out of 10 times we are receiving conflicting and misinformation.

I highly recommend that you stick to one channel to AVOID CONFUSION:

Follow your City, County, and State news for accurate and up to date information
Also, make sure to sign up or follow updates with the SBA or US Chamber of Commerce to get information about potential help during these difficult times.
Also, try to consider obtaining “interruption insurance” because that may be an option for you in case of significant business losses. Ask your insurance broker.
Re-evaluate your financial situation;
1. Decrease your unnecessary costs
2. Create a new financial plan
3. Start saving if at all possible
4. Search for small business loans, disaster assistance loans, forbearance payments, hold or freeze your credit card payments.

This is the time to be proactive and search for help, but also try to minimize all your costs, plan for the future, and more importantly prepare for the worst.

COVID-19: Safety and Readiness Tips

Posted March 18, 2020June 26, 2020 Faviola ValenciaLeave a commentPosted in Entrepreneurship, Health, Fitness and Life, Interpreting and Translation

COVID-19: Safety and Readiness Tips

Business, Home, Life Disruption tips

In late 2019 many were speculating about a possible economic crisis unbeknownst to many – this coronavirus outbreak would be the cause of a huge global financial crisis and possible recession.

In December I started to see a lot more articles, and was hearing more entrepreneurs talking about a “potential crisis”. However, many were speculating that it could be due to ongoing changes with the new AB5 Calfornia Law, as well as other things.

Now, if you went through the last “economic crash” then you know that this type of information is NOT taken lightly.

You know you will start to prepare just in case there’s a potential impact and a possible scenario.

So in December of 2019, I started to share insight information “411” with many of you online to help you prepare – because that’s what I do…I help others!

However, many of you said that I was: “taking this out of proportion, fear-mongering, and saying it was a Hoax”…

Unfortunately, here we are in 2020 on “locked down, stock market down, a possible recession, people sick, dying, etc”.

Therefore I always say “It’s better to prepare for the worst and pray for the best”, Faviola the CEO Hustler

I hope that now you realize that this was not a LIE!

So it’s NEVER too late to prepare!

I want to make sure that moving forward you’re prepared and properly positioned for any impact this virus might have on yourself and your business.

This includes taking care of you, your family, your business, and prepare for impacts to your business.

Here’s a copy of my CORONAVIRUS- BE PREPARED ROADMAP to help you prepare with some essential tips for you, your family and business.

It’s time to “Hunker Down” and be vigilant, prepared, and stay healthy and safe!

Sharing 5 major and essential TIPS to HELP the spread of the VIRUS

Wash your hands ALL THE TIME
Don’t sneeze or spread your germs!
Hunker down, don’t leave your house unless IT’S VERY NECESSARY
Clean frequently; disinfect
Avoid touching eyes, face and keep your distance

As an Entrepreneur, we know this is NOT ONLY going to impact us, our family, friends, but also the globe!

Yes, this is a global epidemic and we must take it very seriously if we ever want to get back to our normal life!

This is a good time to spend doing some of these 5 TIPS…

Self-training
1. Watch FREE training entrepreneur videos
2. Listen to a FREE entrepreneur training podcast
3. Read blogs and get trained
Self-evaluate your skills and see if you can put them to work
1. Example: I’m bilingual and I’ve been using my language skills to provide onsite interpreting, document translations, and over the phone interpretations.
2. I’m also a bilingual skilled entrepreneur providing bilingual virtual administrative online services
Time to work on those OVERDUE projects
1. YouTube channel
2. Podcast
3. Blog
4. Website
5. Planning and Development, etc
I also DON’T RECOMMEND that you do ANY SPENDING at this time unless it’s absolutely necessary.
Furthermore, STAY POSITIVE, MOTIVATED AND DON’T LOSE HOPE – we will get through this together

Lastly, I want to remind EVERYONE to PLEASE do your due diligence and don’t let yourself get “sucked in” by all the online social media posts.

Get informed by going to each government agency’s website: If you live in the County or City please check their websites and get informed.

Also, if your State has a text message system sign up so you can get the latest alerts on changes within your State.

I welcome all comments and additional information that will help our viewers.

Hustler Business Starter Kit

Posted August 30, 2019March 2, 2020 Faviola ValenciaLeave a commentPosted in Entrepreneurship, Interpreting and Translation, Tools & Resources

Hustler Business Starter Kit

How to Start Your Own Business & Avoid Business Risks!

By FAVIOLA VALENCIA

Want to Start Your Own Business, but not sure where to Start or What you need or How to do it?

“Find something you Love & Just Do It”, Faviola “the CEO Hustler”

Get a Step-by-Step & Clear plan and Start Doing What You Love!

Remember that Starting a Business is NOT Hard, but it does come with lots and lots of “baggage”…

For example many start-ups start a business without a plan and therefore are not ready for growth moreover not prepared on the exact steps they need to protect their business from all the “legalities” involved in business.

Many are unsure of what to do next in other word they don’t know how to market, who to market too, what “backend” tools, resources are needed to help them with their overall business; email list, marketing, CMS, SMS, CPA, programs needed for A/P, A/R, etc.

I know I’ve been there and therefore I would like to share this VALUABLE PDF to help you start, prepare and take ACTION in your business (the right way) & help you AVOID the headaches involved in the Biz World!

So it’s very important to understand that if you are considering to start and become a professional business owner, freelance translator/interpreter being prepared will be of utmost importance and you will need a Business Plan.

So don’t delay and download this FREE Plan and you’ll have the option to Upgrade as your Business Grows and Starts monetizing.

Start Your Own Business Today with my "Free Hustler Biz Kit"

Download it now for free . Step-by-Step plan, resources & tips

Always remember that to Start + Grow a business requires planning and development, but more importantly execution & action!

And remember that many businesses fail because they are not willing to do the work or to afraid to start & take action, but I know that’s not you and I know that your ready to start & take your business to the next level, right?

So STEP ONE, download my Starter Kit and make sure that you have all your “ducks in a row” and that you have the basic foundation in place…

STEP TWO, check out this FREE VIDEO & find out if this is the right journey for you!

STEP THREE, if you still need help and want to scale your business, then check out my Marketing Like a Boss for Entrepreneurs & Let’s Get this Business started now!

Start Your Entrepreneurship Journey

Check it out for free . No registration needed.

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Introduction to Interpreting training

Posted July 9, 2019March 23, 2020 Faviola ValenciaLeave a commentPosted in Interpreting and Translation

Introduction to Interpreting training

Learn what it takes to start your career and business as a professional interpreter

Introduction to Interpreting is a training provided to bilingual and motivated future interpreters who want to learn the basic fundamentals, ethics, foundation, standards and modes of interpretation in order to understand what it takes to be a Good, Professional Interpreter.

My Introduction to Interpreting will provide you with the Basic Fundamentals you need to not only learn the interpreting industry but also learn the business aspects of becoming a “Freelance/Entrepreneur”.

So, if you’re Bilingual and want to Start a Career as a Professional Interpreter, but don’t know how? Then this is a must-watch video for you!

Watch “Introduction to Interpreting, be a professional medical, legal, community Interpreter in (2019)” on YouTube

Here’s a quick video that will explain a little more about what you need, what it takes and what you must know before jumping into this industry if you want to “Earn Your Worth”…

This is a Billion dollar industry and there’s so much potential for growth and opportunities to Starting Your Career as a Freelancer, Entrepreneur or an Agency Owner…

Learn what it takes and get trained the right way so that you can get your career and business started on the right path.

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Are you following me on all Social Media platforms?

Follow me and learn more about How to get started and How to Grow your Career and/or Business.

Learn the Fundamentals of Interpreting

My Introduction to Interpreting will provide you with what you need to help you Start Your Interpreting Journey!

When you sign up you will learn everything listed in here and so much more…

I will teach you how to AVOID potential RISKS with your business, as well as all the “Good, Bad, and Evil” of this industry:

What it takes to promote your services and what interpreter recruiters look for in an interpreter.
Provide you with an actionable plan that will get you started as a Professional Interpreter, as well as how to become a successful Freelance Interpreter.
I will reveal career secrets, through specific, real-life examples and strategies that will help your career.

The list also includes:

What it takes to become an Interpreter
Do’s and Don’ts of an Interpreter
The Administrative and Back Office tools you need
How to work with top agencies
What to look out for when accepting assignments
The skills you need and how to get them
You will get all the steps needed to start your career and business!

Getting Started in the Gig Economy

Posted January 10, 2019January 28, 2020 Faviola ValenciaLeave a commentPosted in Entrepreneurship, Interpreting and Translation

How to get started in the Gig Economy

Ready to Start or Grow Your Own Business doing what you Love? This is a Good Read, let me know your thoughts in the comments!

By FAVIOLA VALENCIA "THE CEO HUSTLER" PROVIDING ELITE SERVICES 4 YOU.
THANKS TO BLOG CONTRIBUTOR LUCY REED

Are you tired of clocking in and out of your job every day? Do you long for the freedom to work around your own schedule? The freedom the gig economy provides helps millions of people work on their time while making enough money to support their dreams. However, working through the gig economy isn’t for everybody. It takes resources, dedication, and discipline. Read on to help determine if finding a job as a freelancer is right for you.

What Is the Gig Economy?

First of all, what even is the “gig economy?” This is a modern term we use to define a workforce where organizations contract independent workers for short-term working engagements. Oftentimes these workers find their “gigs” through technological platforms that help connect freelancers with people or companies that are looking for temporary help. Predictions estimate that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers will be freelance, independent contractors. Popular gig economy websites include:

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Uber
Lyft
Turo
HopSkipDrive
AirBNB
OneFineStay
OpenAirplane
ToolLocker
ParkingPanda
Closet Collective
Postmates
Amazon Flex
TaskRabbit
Upwork
HelloTech
SpareHire
Freelancer
Etsy
Feastly
Udemy

Freelancing has its benefits. It allows people to work from wherever they are without having to adhere to a regular office schedule or regulations. However, there are definite drawbacks to working a gig. Freelancers have to be in charge of things other companies outsource to human resources departments.

If you want things such as health insurance and a retirement package, you will have to do the research and invest in them yourself. Furthermore, independent contractors in the United States work through 1099 contracts, meaning they get paid in full, and state and federal taxes are not withheld. When working as a freelancer, it is important to set aside money for tax payments while also tracking business-related expenses for deductions.

Getting Started with Gigs: Resources, Dedication, and Discipline Deciding what kind of freelancer you want to be that will depend on the resources you have. Resources refer to both the things you own and the services you provide. If you don’t have a car or a driver’s license, you can’t drive for a rideshare company.

The same thing goes for freelance work such as copywriting — if you don’t have the technology to connect with people online or the writing skills to do the task, there’s not much chance for you in that field. To decide what kind of gig is right for you, do a self-assessment of your assets to determine what works best for you.

Beyond your resources, you have to have dedication and discipline. Without a boss breathing down your neck, there is no one to hold you accountable for completing your work. If you want to freelance, you have to be a self-starter who sees your projects through. If you don’t manage your time effectively, you will end up disappointing your clients and failing to get hired again. Furthermore, you won’t make enough cash to make your living as a freelancer.

Tips for Freelancers

So you’ve determined your best route for gigs and you are ready to get going — great! Set yourself up for success with these helpful tips:

Set up space where you live for a home office. Even if your gigs take you out of the house, you need a space where you can organize your documents and schedule. Make sure you have your wiring and communication needs met in this area and personalize it with custom chairs, desks, and other furniture. Establish rules in your home office that provide structure and discipline in your working area separate from the relaxation and fun you have in the rest of the house.
Connect with other freelancers. Not only can they provide you with helpful tips and social support, but they may also be able to connect you with other clients in need of your services.
Don’t neglect your branding. Any time you advertise your services, you should stick to a particular set of visual rules that will create a visual imprint in a potential client’s mind.

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The gig economy provides freedom and flexibility to work on your own schedule, but there are drawbacks as well. Budgeting for insurance, retirement, and taxes are just a few of the responsibilities a freelancer has to do on their own. However, if you have the resources, dedication, and discipline, there is nothing stopping you from pursuing a career you love!

Learn More on How To Start Your Own Business Today!

How to Become an Interpreter and Entrepreneur

Understanding what you need and what it takes to become a professional interpreter.

Paths to starting your career as a professional interpreter

About Faviola Valencia, the CEO Hustler providing Elite Services 4 You

COVID-19: Business Survival Tips

Business Tips that every Entrepreneur needs to do

COVID-19: Safety and Readiness Tips

Business, Home, Life Disruption tips

Hustler Business Starter Kit

How to Start Your Own Business & Avoid Business Risks!

By FAVIOLA VALENCIA

Start Your Own Business Today with my "Free Hustler Biz Kit"

Start Your Entrepreneurship Journey

Spread the word

Introduction to Interpreting training

Learn what it takes to start your career and business as a professional interpreter

Learn the Fundamentals of Interpreting

My Introduction to Interpreting will provide you with what you need to help you Start Your Interpreting Journey!

How to get started in the Gig Economy

Ready to Start or Grow Your Own Business doing what you Love? This is a Good Read, let me know your thoughts in the comments!

By FAVIOLA VALENCIA "THE CEO HUSTLER" PROVIDING ELITE SERVICES 4 YOU. THANKS TO BLOG CONTRIBUTOR LUCY REED

Spread the word

By FAVIOLA VALENCIA "THE CEO HUSTLER" PROVIDING ELITE SERVICES 4 YOU.
THANKS TO BLOG CONTRIBUTOR LUCY REED