Comments for Wolfestone Translation Blog http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog Tue, 15 May 2012 12:27:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Health and Safety by David Jones http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-health-and-safety.html#comment-38734 David Jones Tue, 15 May 2012 12:27:54 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1966#comment-38734 Thanks Paul and Adele for your comments. I agree that a poor translation is worse than none at all, particularly for clients in this sector whose need for accuracy could hardly be greater. Some time ago I read a report, originally published in the Pediatrics Journal, highlighting the problems with poor pharmaceutical translation. Pharmacies relying on machine translations for English to Spanish translations were found to be issuing inaccurate information and incurring a genuine health risk. Researchers looked at 76 medicine labels generated by 13 different computer programs and found an overall error rate of 50 per cent. I read this in the Chicago Tribune and the link is below: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-05-12/health/ct-x-c-spanglish-prescriptions-20100512_1_error-rate-pharmacies-spanish We believe in delivering accurate translations for any client in any sector, but when errors can threaten not only the reputations of our clients but the lives of their customers, the stakes are far too high to roll the dice with a non-specialist, or worse still a machine translation. Companies such as Biotec are succeeding by delivering precision in everything they do, and we owe them the same quality of service. Thanks Paul and Adele for your comments. I agree that a poor translation is worse than none at all, particularly for clients in this sector whose need for accuracy could hardly be greater.

Some time ago I read a report, originally published in the Pediatrics Journal, highlighting the problems with poor pharmaceutical translation. Pharmacies relying on machine translations for English to Spanish translations were found to be issuing inaccurate information and incurring a genuine health risk. Researchers looked at 76 medicine labels generated by 13 different computer programs and found an overall error rate of 50 per cent. I read this in the Chicago Tribune and the link is below:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-05-12/health/ct-x-c-spanglish-prescriptions-20100512_1_error-rate-pharmacies-spanish

We believe in delivering accurate translations for any client in any sector, but when errors can threaten not only the reputations of our clients but the lives of their customers, the stakes are far too high to roll the dice with a non-specialist, or worse still a machine translation. Companies such as Biotec are succeeding by delivering precision in everything they do, and we owe them the same quality of service.

]]> Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Health and Safety by Adele Marinescu http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-health-and-safety.html#comment-38680 Adele Marinescu Mon, 14 May 2012 17:37:21 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1966#comment-38680 This is correct and it is a big cause of regret that Romania tax laws are providing an obstruction to Pharmaceuticals companies working in our country. To support our healthcare system we demand that Pharmaceuticals companies pay "claw back" tax on their revenues. The intention is to raise revenues but if we only make comapnies stay away this is hardly conducive! I know of the repute of Biotec and I would be happy to see a Biotec presence in Romania but like other clients in this sector they are surely dissuade by punitive tax and also by the slow manner of new product inclusion on our official list of compensated medicines. I agree with this article that Pharmaceuticals is an excellent industry but I wish that Romania was more welcoming. This is correct and it is a big cause of regret that Romania tax laws are providing an obstruction to Pharmaceuticals companies working in our country. To support our healthcare system we demand that Pharmaceuticals companies pay “claw back” tax on their revenues. The intention is to raise revenues but if we only make comapnies stay away this is hardly conducive! I know of the repute of Biotec and I would be happy to see a Biotec presence in Romania but like other clients in this sector they are surely dissuade by punitive tax and also by the slow manner of new product inclusion on our official list of compensated medicines. I agree with this article that Pharmaceuticals is an excellent industry but I wish that Romania was more welcoming.

]]> Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Health and Safety by Paul Chammings http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-health-and-safety.html#comment-38612 Paul Chammings Sun, 13 May 2012 09:54:04 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1966#comment-38612 Yes - clearly this is a market that has a legal requirement and without being over dramatic a "life or death" requirement for accurate translation. I'm aware of Biotec as a niche service provider with a sound reputation, particularly in the Middle East and Far East. One thing I'd raise - the use of genuine specialists in pharma translation work is key. It's not enough to have passed GCSE Chemistry and read a few aspirin labels. I know clients pushing into the Middle East for example, some are attending the BioMed exhibition in Tel Aviv next week, and I know they'd rather have no translation at all than a translation by a non-specialist. Yes – clearly this is a market that has a legal requirement and without being over dramatic a “life or death” requirement for accurate translation. I’m aware of Biotec as a niche service provider with a sound reputation, particularly in the Middle East and Far East.

One thing I’d raise – the use of genuine specialists in pharma translation work is key. It’s not enough to have passed GCSE Chemistry and read a few aspirin labels. I know clients pushing into the Middle East for example, some are attending the BioMed exhibition in Tel Aviv next week, and I know they’d rather have no translation at all than a translation by a non-specialist.

]]> Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Why Trade With Italy? by Clare Jenkins http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-why-trade-with-italy.html#comment-38501 Clare Jenkins Fri, 11 May 2012 15:17:41 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1923#comment-38501 Thank you all for your comments. Arek, I believe Martina is best-placed to answer your question and I am sure she will do so in due course. Thank you again! Thank you all for your comments. Arek, I believe Martina is best-placed to answer your question and I am sure she will do so in due course. Thank you again!

]]> Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Why Trade With Italy? by Adele Marinescu http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-why-trade-with-italy.html#comment-38256 Adele Marinescu Tue, 08 May 2012 18:09:57 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1923#comment-38256 You are correct about the opportunity in Italy and in my opinion Italy is the number one trading partner of Romania. We have a trade deficit which is not good but I find that Italy is a very good investment place. Also when Nokia ceased to be active in Cluj, it was Delonghi of Italy which became the economic strength of the region. Our problem is that we have a small concentration of export products and we depend maybe too much on other EU countries but this does not change that Italy is a good place for exports. You are correct about the opportunity in Italy and in my opinion Italy is the number one trading partner of Romania. We have a trade deficit which is not good but I find that Italy is a very good investment place. Also when Nokia ceased to be active in Cluj, it was Delonghi of Italy which became the economic strength of the region. Our problem is that we have a small concentration of export products and we depend maybe too much on other EU countries but this does not change that Italy is a good place for exports.

]]> Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Why Trade With Italy? by Paul Chammings http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-why-trade-with-italy.html#comment-38119 Paul Chammings Sun, 06 May 2012 20:37:24 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1923#comment-38119 Good article. I agree about the potential and pitfalls and I’d recommend the Piemonte region for UK exporters. Excellent R&D hub and home to thriving IT, aerospace and automotive sectors. Good article. I agree about the potential and pitfalls and I’d recommend the Piemonte region for UK exporters. Excellent R&D hub and home to thriving IT, aerospace and automotive sectors.

]]> Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Why Trade With Italy? by Arek Estall http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-why-trade-with-italy.html#comment-37978 Arek Estall Fri, 04 May 2012 13:47:47 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1923#comment-37978 Given consideration to Italy's reputation for exports, it is interesting to learn that there are so many opportunities for companies looking to expand into Italy. Do you think that investing in Italy could be seen as quite risky following the 2011 economic crisis, or do you think the IMF would bail Italy out of any future difficulties in order to secure its investment and ensure Italian stability? Given consideration to Italy’s reputation for exports, it is interesting to learn that there are so many opportunities for companies looking to expand into Italy.

Do you think that investing in Italy could be seen as quite risky following the 2011 economic crisis, or do you think the IMF would bail Italy out of any future difficulties in order to secure its investment and ensure Italian stability?

]]> Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Destination Spain by Clare Jenkins http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-destination-spain.html#comment-37902 Clare Jenkins Thu, 03 May 2012 14:34:58 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1829#comment-37902 You're welcome! You’re welcome!

]]> Comment on Go Global With Wolfestone Translation: Risk And Reward by David Jones http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/hints-and-tips-for-exporters/go-global-with-wolfestone-translation-risk-and-reward.html#comment-37813 David Jones Wed, 02 May 2012 10:04:58 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1909#comment-37813 Thanks Paul and Chiumbo for your comments. I agree that we should create a virtuous trade circle but one of the key virtues of a successful export strategy is timely payment for services rendered. I'm certainly not suggesting we should disregard emerging nations but for trade relationships to prosper, all parties need to have a reasonable expectation of a return on their investment. I know clients who've had very positive experiences with trade partners in emerging economies, but the relationships succeeded because financial ground rules were established that everyone abided by. There is no reason why this can't be a win-win situation, Chiumbo. Thanks Paul and Chiumbo for your comments. I agree that we should create a virtuous trade circle but one of the key virtues of a successful export strategy is timely payment for services rendered. I’m certainly not suggesting we should disregard emerging nations but for trade relationships to prosper, all parties need to have a reasonable expectation of a return on their investment. I know clients who’ve had very positive experiences with trade partners in emerging economies, but the relationships succeeded because financial ground rules were established that everyone abided by. There is no reason why this can’t be a win-win situation, Chiumbo.

]]> Comment on Germany’s Ageing Population: Working longer? Working better? by Paul Chammings http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/uncategorized/germany%e2%80%99s-ageing-population-working-longer-working-bettter.html#comment-37740 Paul Chammings Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:24:45 +0000 http://www.wolfestone.co.uk/blog/?p=1899#comment-37740 I agree it remains to be seen whether this is a workable plan for Germany, but I must say that of all the current European political leaders, Angela Merkel is the one who seems to be making the most serious attempt to address this issue. This plan is better than no plan, and a leader who's prepared to put long term welfare issues on the agenda is better than one who thinks only of next week's opinion polls. I agree it remains to be seen whether this is a workable plan for Germany, but I must say that of all the current European political leaders, Angela Merkel is the one who seems to be making the most serious attempt to address this issue. This plan is better than no plan, and a leader who’s prepared to put long term welfare issues on the agenda is better than one who thinks only of next week’s opinion polls.

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