1. Get involved

As a client, the fastest way to blunder a translation project is to wash your hands of the whole process. If you do not invest time to brief and remain available to your suppliers for questions, there is little chance you will get exactly what you want or need.

It may take only 10 minutes longer than telling your assistant to "get this translated," but if the right person spends those 10 minutes chatting to the translator (or even the project manager), you will probably save money and stress further down the line.

List what you need, communicate it, and remain involved and available for questions.