Ask any old-timer averse to social media and technology how they develop new clients. They will all tell you the old-fashioned way: building relationships, networking in real life, with real people. ( Now with the corona virus this method has been impossible for many) Today technology has afforded us so many ways to connect with […]
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I’m not sure how most people are, but I know myself. If at all possible, I will avoid using public restroom facilities. I try to hold it until I get home. Who knows who might have sat there before me and what type of disgusting illness they might be sharing! Therefore, if I do choose
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Imagine having the great responsibility for providing care to an injured worker. He isn’t just an injured worker, though. He is also a son, a loving husband, and a father or uncle that has always provided for his family. He is a good man, a hard worker, loyal and generally kind. He was an active
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Recently someone knocked at my door. He wanted to ask me questions about my business. What is the demand like? How much do we charge? Do we have insurance and how much does it cost? How much do we pay other interpreters? It got me thinking about when I first started as an entrepreneur. I
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What an event! On Saturday, November 12, 2011, the South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SCHCC) held its Third Annual Corporate Gala. This event showcases the positive measures SCHCC has carried out for its members and the community. A rainbow of colors adorned the event, celebrating the diversity of our state. A portion of the
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One of the more difficult challenges for entrepreneurial interpreters is the telephone. We depend on that very important piece of equipment to get work. Every missed call might represent a missed job. Many agencies that contract interpreters are known for repeatedly calling to confirm appointments. For this reason, some interpreters have been seen talking on
When I started my business, I knew that I wanted to set an example in ethical conduct. I would not sacrifice quality for quantity. I also went into business to earn a decent income while controlling my time, precious time I could dedicate towards my family. In the beginning, we began by working with agencies.
Warning: this blog is long, originally not meant to be shared.. I can’t believe ten years have gone by since that life-altering day. For a very long time, I never spoke about it. This is the first time I am even sharing my experience. That morning was like any other traveling to work. As I
Life is interesting when you own your own business. The challenges test your resourcefulness, resilience, and ability to delegate. However, no one on earth is God Almighty; all things definitely are not possible. Mondays are vilified in movies and day-to-day living. There is truth in this viewpoint. Even Puss in Boots says, “I hate Mondays.”
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Recently I was assigned to interpret for a patient at a hospital for pre-surgery. When the patient entered the room, the nurse explained to me that hospital policy required her to use the hospital’s interpreter. She explained that I could stay and listen. The nurse pulled out a telephone, placed it on speakerphone, and dialed
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Phone : (864) 271-2954
Email : office@ArchwaySL.com
Address : P.O. Box 27309 Greenville, SC 29616
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
