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Minding your language pays off
12:21pm Tuesday 17th October 2006
Companies that pay attention to language and cultural issues are generating an average of £290,000 of extra business per year.
That is according to recent figures released by the UKTi, Which also says one in five companies are losing out to this opportunity because they lack the language skills.
"Communication is the key to success in the international business world and being able to break through the language and culture barriers improves a company's competitiveness in the international arena", Mohammed Ahmed, Managing Director of Translate UK Limited.
At present, 60% of British trade is with non-English speaking countries and 75% of the world's population does not speak English at all.
"If your message is only in English you are restricting the possibilities of potential customers who might be able to do business with you', he added Translate UK Limited offers a complete language service and has developed a specific and dedicated network of qualified and experienced professionals in areas such as legal, technical and commercial fields.
They are working in partnership with the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Management Services to provide a quality language service in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
The Chamber Management Services, who are the preferred supplier to support businesses with their import and export activity, have worked very closely with Translate UK Limited over the recent China trade mission and the current delegation mission to Pakistan.
We are capitalising on Mohammed's knowledge and experience' said Tim Bailey, International Manager. His expertise in business development and trade visit work is helping to drive forward our programme of international trade activity', he added.
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