BUSINESS RETREAT
FOR TRANSLATORS
Get inspired and spruce up your business
alongside translator colleagues and pals.
"Great to see some old faces, meet new ones and get some inspiration."
- Joanne Haslett, Linguists in the Lakes Summer 2023 Attendee
Linguists in the Lakes
Winter 2024
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th February 2024
Water Park, Coniston, Cumbria
A fun two-day experience for freelance translators to spend some time working on their businesses and building friendships with colleagues.
On day one, expect networking, idea sharing, and loosely guided sessions on work/life balance and mental health, business branding and social media, finding and working with different types of clients, and more.
There'll be an optional walk at the end of the day and a group meal in the evening to round it all off.
Day two is for those who want to get a little extra out of their retreat experience. We've arranged an activity day on the Saturday. This will be a full day with instructors, with half of the day spent canoeing, and the other half doing high and low ropes.
Please note: the activity day is an optional extra which comes at an additional cost.
It's entirely up to you whether you join us just for the business retreat day on the Friday, or whether you choose to stick around for the Saturday too, and you can find your ticket options listed on Eventbrite once you click the 'Tickets' button.
"I embarked on an adventure when I signed up for the Linguists in the Lakes translators' retreat. To say it exceeded my expectations would be an understatement!
A full day of strategic planning, exchanging insights, and igniting creativity with fellow freelance translators amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Coniston Water was exactly what my business-sapped brain needed after dealing with numerous family matters.
Our group of 18 translators cultivated an atmosphere that seamlessly blended relaxation with nurturing, making it an authentic retreat experience.
The day concluded with some taking to the water (cue my guilty head-hanging for not packing my water gear) and a delicious meal at a local pub, where the enriching discussions persisted.
I emerge from this retreat rejuvenated, armed with a strategic plan, and a renewed self-belief."
- Lucie Gallen, Linguists in the Lakes Summer 2023 Attendee
Friday Schedule
9am - registration
9.30am - ice breaker
10am - work/life balance
and mental health
11am - break
11.30am - business branding and social media
12.30pm - lunch*
1.30pm - finding/working with clients
2.30pm - break
3pm - open ended discussion
4pm - wrap up
4.30pm - optional walk
6pm - evening meal**
*bring your own packed lunch
**pay for your evening meal on the day
"It was fantastic to spend a day discussing all things freelance translation with everyone there - I've come away with plenty of ideas to continue developing my business over the coming months."
- Christopher Drew, Linguists in the Lakes Summer 2023 Attendee
Saturday Activity Day
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Canoeing
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High and low ropes
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9.30am start
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4.30pm finish
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Bring your own packed lunch
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A kit list will be provided
Throwback to Linguists in the Lakes Summer 2023
"Much fun was had at the inaugural Linguists in the Lakes business retreat. [...] Great to catch up with/meet new colleagues and take time out to work on rather than in the business: now just need to action my notes..." - Hayley Wood "Eighteen language professionals - from fledgling to established - gathered at Coniston Water to discuss business, marketing and financial matters, sharing their knowledge and experience, helping each other solve problems, and setting goals for the future. It was a fantastic day, with plenty of food for thought, and I'm excited to put my plans into action after a much-needed holiday next week." - Laura Jones "I got there and spent a day with loads of amazing colleagues, all sharing advice and support about how they run their businesses. Topping it all off with some lakeside activities and a pub meal next to Morecambe Bay. I got to meet new friends, old friends, and some friends who I've known since the beginning of my career. [...]" - Kelsey Frick "[...] I had the pleasure of attending the Linguists in the Lakes Business Retreat for Translators and learnt a whole lot about freelancing, as well as the joy of meeting a wonderful group of fellow freelancers! Starting the day with the 'serious' business chat, (as serious as this lot ever get!) talking business goals, finance and marketing, and ending with a dip in the lake and a lovely meal together was just the perfect combination. [...] I left feeling very inspired to build my little business and very grateful for my new-found translator friends." - Louise Goddard "On Day 1 of being a freelance translator I had the incredible opportunity to attend the first ever Business Retreat for Translators in the Lake District where I got to meet a lovely group of fellow freelance translators with so much experience and knowledge to share with me! I learnt a lot about freelancing and the industry and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to learn and network so early in my career." - Cerys Hodson "In a stunning Lake District setting, it was a productive and enjoyable day and a great opportunity to share ideas and experiences with like-minded people in my field." - Katherine Jenzik
