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From the OneTerp team
Updates and perspective on running an interpreting operation, and on the work itself.
August 2, 2026 · OneTerp Team
From "We Need an Interpreter" to Payday: The Life of One Assignment
Follow a single interpreting assignment from the first request to the final payment, through every hand it passes and why each step quietly matters.
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July 29, 2026 · OneTerp Team
When to Say No: Declining Interpreting Assignments Outside Your Skill
Saying no to an interpreting assignment outside your skill or comfort zone protects the consumer and your career. Here is when to decline and how to do it well.
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July 26, 2026 · Bryan Grubb
Your Career Is Yours, Not the Agency's
Your certs, your calendar, your reputation, and your own client book belong to you, not to any agency. Here is how a freelance interpreter keeps it that way.
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July 26, 2026 · OneTerp Team
1099 or W-2? Worker Classification Is Catching Up With Interpreting Agencies
Most interpreting agencies classify every interpreter as a 1099 contractor. Here is why worker-classification law makes that risky, and what to do about it.
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July 20, 2026 · Bryan Grubb
How much should interpreters charge? A working rate guide
How much should interpreters charge? A working interpreter breaks down real rate ranges, minimums, travel time, mileage, and cancellation terms.
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July 16, 2026 · OneTerp Team
The Interpreter Was Never the Customer
Most interpreter scheduling software bills the agency and forgets the interpreter. Here is what changes when the platform is built for both sides of the job.
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June 26, 2026 · ONeTerp Team
How to Start an Interpreting Agency: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A practical, step-by-step guide to starting an interpreting agency in 2026 — from business setup and compliance to building your roster, landing first clients, and setting rates.
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June 26, 2026 · OneTerp Team
Interpreter Scheduling Software for Small Agencies: A 2026 Buyer's Guide
What to look for in interpreter scheduling software when you're a small agency... the features that matter, honest pricing, and when a spreadsheet stops being enough.
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June 13, 2026 · Bryan
OneTerp Gets Stronger Every Time Someone New Joins
OneTerp grows more valuable for agencies with every interpreter who joins, deepening your bench, sharpening smart matching, and filling coverage gaps faster.
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