Do you want to translate your product manuals or operating instructions to make them accessible to international customers? Discover our tips on how to get a reliable and high-quality translation of your manuals and instructions for use, whatever your field of activity.
Translating an instruction manual: challenges and issues
Instruction manuals play a key role in ensuring user safety and optimising customer experience. Manuals enable the buyer to use and maintain the product properly, following the instructions.
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In the age of the Internet and globalisation, fluid communication across language barriers has never been more important. Translation is therefore essential in many international contexts: setting up operations abroad, internationalising your offer, communicating with multicultural partners... Whatever the sector concerned (medical, legal, financial...), or the type of service (translation, interpreting, voice dubbing...), Alphatrad UK has professionals working in over 100 languages, from the most widely spoken languages in the world to the rarest languages.
The translation of a university degree may be necessary if you are applying for a scholarship, are finishing your studies abroad, or you want to find a job abroad (or in the UK in the case of foreign university degrees). The translation is the only way for you to prove that you really have that degree.
In addition, for it to be valid, it is important that it is a sworn translation. In other words, it should be conducted by a sworn translator, accredited by an official authority or notary.
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Are you interested in investing in Africa? Are you wondering about the opportunities in the African market and the sectors that are attractive to foreign investors? Africa is a rapidly developing economy, where entrepreneurial opportunities are legion. Discover our advice on how to make your investment successful on the African continent and the steps to follow.
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Translating restaurant menus is more complex than it may seem. In every country you will always find dishes for which a literal translation will not work. You should therefore use a native professional who knows the culture of both countries and knows how to reinterpret the names and ingredients correctly.
Not only is the reputation of the restaurant at stake, but there can also be very embarrassing mistakes and even serious consequences in cases of allergies etc., if you don’t use a native professional.
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More and more students are seeking to complete their studies or to access university scholarships, for which they need a certified translation of the diploma which shows the level of studies they have attained.
All translations of diplomas and certificates must be official and signed and stamped by a sworn translator (or a notary) to be valid in the country of destination.
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Germany has a thriving economy and a very dynamic market that attracts many foreign investors. How do you invest in Germany? Which sectors should you focus on? Is it easy to find financing? Here are our tips for successful investment in Germany.
Why invest in Germany?
Germany is the leading European power and the fourth largest economy in the world. It has a stable economy and a low unemployment rate (5.5% in September 2022 – Source: German Federal Statistical Office). In 2021, its GDP per capita was €42,918.
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Do you need a translated criminal record certificate? This document is often requested when you are studying or working in another country. But be careful, it is important that you use a professional certified translator so that the document retains its legal validity. Otherwise, it will probably not be accepted. Below, we explain everything you need to know and take into account when commissioning a criminal record check translation.
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Exporting to Asia is a good investment choice for European companies. They have access to a booming market with emerging countries such as Vietnam and India, but also to China and Japan, respectively the second and third largest economies in the world in terms of GDP, after the United States (Source: Statista). Here is an overview of the main steps to take in the Asian market.
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An ideal geographical location, strong economic growth, simplified procedures for setting up a business... Egypt is, in many ways, a very favourable destination for foreign investors. Here are 5 good reasons why you should invest in Egypt.
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Any marriage that has been entered into before a registry office can be dissolved by divorce. In some countries, you do not need a lawyer for this and a court can make a legally valid decision. A divorce certificate is issued after the divorce decree has been announced and it acts as proof where needed for official procedures such naturalisation or a new marriage.
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