Businesses can now link to translation professionals
Premier Online Auction Connects Businesses with a Network of Translation Providers

PASADENA, CALIF., May 1, 2003 – Businesses looking for translation of documents – from legal materials, to product manuals, to presentations and other business papers – can now access a network of translation professionals through Translator Planet at www.translatorplanet.com. Translator Planet is a one-stop, online solution portal that currently offers translation services in all language categories.

Translator Planet gives businesses the opportunity to post project descriptions for free, providing maximum exposure to providers of the fastest growing translation service site in the world.
Project managers will then receive competitive proposals from the network of quality providers and select the provider of their choice.

“From key communication to product and company success, accurate translation can make a big difference in this era of global business,” said Terry Forsyth, founder and president of Translator Planet. “Translator Planet provides a link to connect global companies to translation professionals.”

By joining Translator Planet, businesses can improve their language translation quality and stay within their budget by working with a network of translation professionals that have the skills and prices to fit their needs.

Translator Planet has many special features that offer advantages to both businesses and service providers while providing a platform to build successful working relationships for repeat business:

• Free membership
Businesses and translators enjoy free membership at Translator Planet with no sign-up charges or monthly fees. Additionally, translators will be emailed when projects are posted in their area of expertise.

• Safe Escrow System
Translator Planet’s safe escrow system offers maximum payment protection. Businesses deposit payment into an escrow account that will be delivered upon completion of the project. Buyers are assured quality service while translators are assured timely payment.

• Online Payment Processing

• Provider Portfolios
Businesses can view a translator’s verified credentials, references and work samples to help them evaluate proposals and choose a suitable service provider.

• Weekly Status Reports
Project managers can receive weekly status reports to closely monitor translation progress.

• Buyer and Provider Ratings
Upon completion of a project, buyers and providers will have the opportunity to rate each other. These ratings are available for future project managers and translators to use as a tool when evaluating appropriate providers and projects.

For more information or to join Translator Planet, visit www.translatorplanet.com.