Solutions
Three ways to put a document on our desk.
A per-document engagement, a 12-month subject-specialist retainer, or a focused bilingual review of an existing parallel file.
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Five stages, in order
Whichever engagement you choose, the file moves through the same five stages. Some stages are heavier on a retainer; some are folder-thin on a single document. None are skipped.
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Source assessment. Read-through, scope, subject specialism needed, format complexity.
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Translator pairing. File assigned to a linguist with subject background and the relevant language pair.
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Glossary build. Terminology for the file is captured and, where you have one, aligned to your house glossary.
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Two-pass review. A second linguist reads draft against source. Notes return to the lead translator for resolution.
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Final formatting. Layout returned to original format. File and signed delivery memo sent.
Solution 01 · Per document
Standard Document Translation
A per-document engagement for a single file up to roughly 3,000 words, between any two of the supported language pairs. Includes source assessment, single-translator drafting, an internal proofread, glossary alignment to your preferences, and delivery in the original file format where feasible. Suitable for routine business correspondence, internal policies, and informational documents intended for circulation.
- Up to ~3,000 words per file
- Single-translator drafting
- Internal proofread
- House glossary alignment
- Original format kept where feasible
- 3–5 working days typical turnaround
Solution 02 · 12-month retainer
Subject-Specialist Programme
A retainer for organizations with regular translation needs in a defined subject area, covering up to twelve months of work with a dedicated linguist pair, a shared glossary maintained over time, two-pass review on each document, and consistent voice across files. Includes a kickoff style-guide session, a per-quarter quality review, and priority queueing.
- Dedicated linguist pair
- Living shared glossary
- Kickoff style-guide session
- Two-pass review on every file
- Quarterly quality review
- Priority queueing across the year
Solution 03 · Per file review
Bilingual Document Review
A review service for documents originally drafted bilingually, focused on consistency between language versions, terminology alignment, and surfacing of phrases that drift in meaning between versions. Output is an annotated mark-up of both versions with a short summary memo. Useful when a single document is intended to function in parallel languages within an organization.
- Consistency check between versions
- Terminology alignment
- Drift-spotting between versions
- Annotated mark-up returned
- Short summary memo
- 5–7 working days typical turnaround
Picking the right engagement
Compare the three solutions
If you have one file, the standard engagement is for you. If you have a year of files in one subject, the programme. If you have a parallel-language document already drafted and you want a careful read across both versions, the review.
Across every engagement
Standards we hold across all solutions
Confidentiality
Per-linguist NDA, encrypted local storage in Hong Kong, access logged, files removed thirty days after delivery unless asked otherwise.
Quality metrics
Reviewer notes are kept on file. Programme clients receive a quarterly summary of recurring queries and resolved terminology calls.
Linguist contact
Mid-file questions are sent and answered by name. The lead linguist signs the delivery memo on every file we return.
ISO 17100 alignment
Process aligned with ISO 17100: linguist competence, separate-reviewer revision, and a documented record kept per file.
PDPO compliance
Personal data in source files held in line with Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Documented method
Five named stages on every file. Status pages with timestamps for retainer engagements.
Pricing
Pricing summary
All prices in Hong Kong Dollars. Quotes are written, itemised, and final.
Standard
Document Translation
HKD 880
per file, up to ~3,000 words
- Single-translator drafting
- Internal proofread
- Original format kept
- 3–5 working days
Programme
Subject-Specialist Retainer
HKD 7,500
12-month retainer
- Dedicated linguist pair
- Living glossary
- Two-pass review on every file
- Quarterly quality review
Review
Bilingual Document Review
HKD 2,400
per parallel-language file
- Consistency check
- Annotated mark-up
- Summary memo
- 5–7 working days
Not sure which fits?
Send a short note about the document or the body of work. We will read it and write back with the engagement format that suits the task.