Hidden cost of translation and interpretation to the UK Government
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December 14 2006
Applied Language Solutions, a UK based translation agency who work closely with Government, argue that the estimated figure of £100 million for translation and interpretation services to the UK Government is greatly underestimated, and that the actual cost is likely to be as high as £500 Million.
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For something this painful and permanent, shouldn’t it be right?
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November 14 2006
Even the most fashionable amongst us have shown us how not to tattoo in foreign characters! Take David Beckham, the footballer famous for wearing his wife’s knickers, who hit the headlines for what can probably be considered the worst fashion blunder a person could make! The fashion icon, whose body art has become famous in its own right, was highly ridiculed after the experts reported that the translated Hindi tattoo of his wife’s name was actually misspelled. Instead of Victoria, it actually spells ‘Vihctoria’. Now, not only is this bad translation a huge mistake, but a huge mistake that is permanently inscribed upon his body!
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Growing for business with new staff
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November 3 2006
Applied Language Solutions, the winner of HSBC Start-Up Star Award 2006, is proud to announce further expansion. This is a double celebration for the Huddersfield-based company with their recent opening of a new office in Barcelona, and the appointment of new members of staff to their growing international team.
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Translation agency first to achieve BS EN 15038
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November 2 2006
The award winning translation agency Applied Language Solutions are very proud to achieve the new quality standard BS EN 15038, the only accreditation designed specifically for translation services. They are probably the first translation agency in Britain who complies with the British Standard, the German and the European Standard, DIN EN, for translation services.
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Another success for translation agency
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October 18 2006
Gavin Wheeldon, the founder and Managing Director of Applied Language Solutions, has been nominated for another prestigious business award in recognition of his entrepreneurial skills. Gavin beat strong competition from the hundreds of entrants to be nominated as a finalist in the
‘T-Mobile Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ category at the eighth annual Growing Business Awards. The prestigious business awards, organised by Real Business and the CBI, are described by Gordon Brown as “The premier showcase of enterprise in the UK” and have become a spotlight for honouring entrepreneurial talent and the best in business in the UK. This nomination is a further testament to Gavin’s entrepreneurial skills after he was recently announced as the winning finalist in the 2006 HSBC Start-Up Stars Award.
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Gavin’s ‘Star’ Business Quality Translates into Award Win
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October 18 2006
Gavin Wheeldon, the founder and Managing Director of Applied Language Solutions, has been awarded this year’s annual HSBC Start-Up Star Award 2006 in recognition of his inspirational business success.
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Applied Language help Huddersfield commuters start their day
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September 06 2006
On Tuesday 12th September, the people travelling to work from Huddersfield to the business centres of Leeds and Manchester, will be greeted by Applied Language staff armed with loads of free nutritious apples...
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Translation Company improves performance with relaxation
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August 22 2006
Huddersfield based Applied Language Solutions, a leading translation agency, believes so much that a relaxed work force is a better work force that they have decided that every two weeks a masseur will visit their offices and provide a 20 minute massage for all members of the team...
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New talent helps Translation agency grow
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August 2 2006
Applied Language Solutions the Huddersfield based language solutions company have boosted their team with some significant additions to the staff as well as internal promotions for key position within the company...
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Hard work translates into awards for Applied Language
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July 21 2006
The months started when the company won the HSBC Start-up Stars Award for the northern region of the UK. Gavin Wheeldon the Managing Director has been awarded the Credit Suisse Entrepreneur of the Year for the North East and the company has been awarded DIN accreditation for it’s translation services...
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Translation website honoured in Webby Awards
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April 20 2006
Translation agency Applied Language Solutions website http://www.appliedlanguage.com/ has been honoured in the 10th Annual Webby Awards...
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Translation supplier win Investors in People Award
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April 05 2006
UK based translation agency Applied Language Solutions have just been given the Investor in People award...
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Translating the Language of Love this Valentines Day
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Feb 13 2006
Wouldn't it be a lot nicer world if everyone loved each other. It’s really easy to say "I love you" to someone who speaks your language...
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