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In order to be able to produce a quotation, it is important first of all to have an understanding of the project components and the various stages required to complete it. The volumes per component for the various tasks to be carried out then have to be ascertained along with the price to apply to each.

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Volumes
In general, we try to use units that are most easily quantified. These units are directly linked to the production tasks in question

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Pricing
Most translation companies make price grids available to their project managers. The unit prices included are set in accordance with various criteria, which can also be used by freelance translators to determine their own rates.

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