Business Start-up Kit Course

Lesson 1: Intro to Branding

Appropriate for: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Career-switcher

Prerequisites: None

You will learn:

  • What branding is and why it is useful
  • How to brand your services and company
  • How to think about naming your company (if you choose)
  • What makes a successful brand

Lesson 2: Intro to Marketing & Sales

Appropriate for: Beginner, Intermediate, Career-switcher

Prerequisites: None

You will learn:

  • Why sales is so important
  • The big picture and WHY you need a website, resume, etc.
  • Sales funnel for translators & interpreters
  • How to get someone from prospect to sale

Lesson 3: Killer Cover Letter

Appropriate for: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Career-switcher

Prerequisites: 

You will learn:

  • How to write a strong cover letter
  • What to include and what not to
  • How to get contact information for agencies
  • How to use the ATA database to get work

Lesson 4: Building the Perfect Resume

Appropriate for: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Career-switcher

Prerequisites: 

You will learn:

  • Why a chronological resume is a mistake
  • What a functional resume is and how to make one
  • When to use a hybrid (functional/chronological) resume
  • What to include in your resume (prepare to be surprised!)

Lesson 5: Setting Rates

Appropriate for: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Career-switcher

Prerequisites: 

You will learn:

  • The right mentality to approach setting your rates
  • How to prioritize in setting your rates (Quality/Price/Speed spectrum)
  • Strategies for raising rates
  • Strategies for vetting prospects
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