How do I choose the right translation agency in Gothenburg?

Price and delivery time are of course natural factors to compare when a company chooses a translation agency, but there are more things that are important to consider before making a decision. For example – who will translate the text? Does the translator have the right knowledge in the subject area? How is the quality of the material ensured? And who is responsible for the project from initial contact to final delivery?

The language company is a translation agency in Gothenburg that works with professional translations for companies. Here we go through a few things that are worth looking into when choosing a language partner.

What influences the price of a translation?

It is not always possible to compare two quotes based solely on the final price. The price of a translation is influenced by several factors, and therefore it is important to also look at what is included. At Språkbolaget, the price is based, among other things, on the difficulty and subject of the text, the volume of the text, the source and target languages, and the deadline. The availability of qualified translators in different languages and subject areas also affects the price. The delivery time depends primarily on the volume of the text and the availability of a suitable translator. In addition to the actual translation, time is also required for, among other things, project management, language review, and file management.

When you are considering quotes, it is therefore good to compare more than just the price: what is included, how the work process works, and when the finished translation can be delivered.

Quality assurance of professional translations

An important part of the work is what happens to the text after the first translation is completed and how the material is reviewed before delivery.

The language company’s normal work process involves a trained mother-tongue translator with specialist expertise in the relevant subject area translating the text and reviewing their own work. Subsequently, another trained translator reviews the text. The language company operates with documented project management, translation and proofreading procedures that are in line with the ISO 17100 standard.

The language company guarantees the quality of its translations. If you, as a customer, are not satisfied, the language company will help adjust the translation based on your feedback with appropriate comments until the text meets your expectations.

When choosing a translation agency, it is therefore relevant to find out how the quality assurance process actually works – not just whether the text is reviewed.

AI and translation for businesses

Artificial intelligence has become increasingly important in translation, but different types of materials are suited to different types of AI-based workflows.

In the case of AI translation Can AI do the first rough translation while a translator continues with post-editing, quality control, and polishing. For simpler user manuals or data sheets, for example, between larger Western European languages, this can work well and in some cases reduce costs compared to traditional translation.

For more demanding materials, the prerequisites may be different. The language company recommends classic translation for, among other things: Economy and Finance, law, medicine, User manuals with high safety requirements and materials that represent the company externally. The same applies to texts where a certain tone or a higher level of confidentiality is important.

For internal information, simpler user manuals and spare parts lists, AI translation in combination with professional post-editing can be an option.

Confidentiality also needs to be taken into account. The language company uses AI services with high security requirements, but recommends classic translation for materials that require a higher level of confidentiality.

Therefore, what matters is not whether a translation agency uses AI or not, but how the translation agency assesses which approach suits the material in question.

Why is the translator's subject knowledge important?

Mastering the language is only part of the job. Different types of texts require different skills. A medical text, a legal document, a technical manual, and a marketing text all place different demands on the translator.

Translators working for Språkbolaget have relevant education, translate into their native language, have good contact with the development of the language, documented experience, and good references. The translator also needs to pass the Språkbolaget tests to be approved. The translators are followed up and a quality system is used to match the right translator with the right text. Språkbolaget’s project managers carefully select which translators are suitable to work on your material based on the translators’ previous experience in your specific field.

Continuity in recurring translation needs

For companies that need regular translations, the continuity of the collaboration can be important. As a regular customer of Språkbolaget, there is usually the possibility to work with the same translator from time to time and have the same project manager.

Work processes and workflows are also adapted to different types of customer projects. This can make it easier to maintain continuity when a company has recurring materials, specific requests, or established terminology. If you have regular needs and larger volumes, Språkbolaget also offers the possibility of contractual pricing.

Project management throughout the translation process

A translation project consists of more than just the translation itself – both in classical translation and AI translation. The right translator and reviewer must be selected, the workflow must be planned, and the delivery needs to be coordinated. Project management is therefore an important part of the work. For companies that compare different translation agencies, it can therefore be useful to find out who is responsible for the project and how the communication works during the process. Language Company values personal contact and dialogue, and you as a customer can contact your project manager directly by phone or email.

Språkbolaget – translation agency in Gothenburg since 2002

The language company has been providing language services to companies since 2002 and is located at Kämpegatan 6 in Gothenburg. The business includes professional translations, language consulting, and project management. The language company works with most languages and in areas such as marketing, technology and IT, public information, economics and finance, medicine, and law. The clients of the language company receive a dedicated project manager and can have direct contact with the project managers via phone or email.

For companies seeking a translation agency in Gothenburg, this means the opportunity to have a local contact while the assignments are carried out with an international network of translators and language experts.

Comparing before choosing a translation agency

Price and delivery time are important, but the choice of language partner also depends on how the work is carried out. Find out what expertise the translator has in the subject area and whether the text is reviewed before delivery. Also look at how the contact with the project manager works and what opportunities there are for continuity if the need for translation recurs.

AI is another aspect to consider. Different types of materials require different approaches when it comes to post-editing, quality control, confidentiality, tonality, and subject matter expertise. A good starting point is to choose the workflow and expertise that best suits the company, the text, and the purpose of the translation.

Are you looking for a translation agency in Gothenburg? Read more about Språkbolaget and how a translation is done, or send one request for quotation to discuss your project.