Presentation of a simple project management system for translation projects. Suited to small companies and agencies operating a database of up to a few hundred subcontractors. The system uses MS Outlook.

1. One method for smaller translation companies
Translation Project Management
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.

2. Common Scenario
Several jobs,
each needing 2
or 3 translators
and proof-
readers.
Can’t afford the
commercial
software to
manage jobs.
No suitable freeware
or shareware and
can’t afford
dedicated hosting.
Solution: build your own
using MS Outlook
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.

3. Simple Solution
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.
Most companies already have MS Office.
Many already use MS Outlook.
Why not create a few forms?
 Project Details
 Financial Details
 Subcontractor Quality Assurance
… and more

4. Project Details
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.

5. Financial Details
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.

6. Subcontractor QA
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.

7. Functions of the System
Translation
Project
Management
System
Subcontractor
database
Quality
Assurance
register
Schedule and
WIP overview
Forms:
confirmations,
freelance PO
invoice
Client details
(simple CRM)
Management of
project details
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.

8. Benefits
 You can develop and edit the system
 It saves time and money
 Your clients and subcontractors will benefit
I hope you found this presentation of value.
If you are interested in helping to commercialise this
system, please contact me on Skype: howard.gaukrodger
Howard Gaukrodger PhD, NetSalience Ltd, NZ.