Free ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ Poster

29 November 2008

To assist our Police Forces around the UK in their efforts to reduce road accidents, Prestige has made a special ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ poster available as a free download.

Free 'Dont Drink and Drive' Poster

To view/download this poster please click on the link below:

[An updated version of the Don't Drink and Drive poster is available here 09/08/2010]


YouTube – New Prestige Network Channel

28 November 2008

YouTube

 

Prestige Network now has its own Channel on YouTube. See our range of videos, including a presentation to the ATC Annual Conference, by clicking on the following link: 

YOUTube – Prestige Network Channel

More videos will be added shortly.


Meet Prestige Network Staff

20 November 2008

The faces of some of the key staff at Prestige Network. 

Some key staff at Prestige

One of our professional and friendly operators is waiting to assist you. Call our Sales Team on 01635 292 789 today or email sales@prestigenetwork.com; or why not visit our translation services web site.


Key Achievements in 2008

18 November 2008

Prestige Network doubled its office space in summer 2008 to cope with current growth. The company expanded into the office next door in Thatcham Business Village and now occupies both units 7 & unit 8. 

 

Prestige has achieved phenomenal financial growth this last year and is on target for even bigger growth in the current financial year. The financial growth was around 40% in 2007/2008 and is on target for 100% growth in 2008/2009. The company has been growing healthily since its inception in 1991, however 2007/2008 represented a landmark period in the company’s history.

 

Director of Business Strategy and Development, Shawn Khorassani, said: “We are growing in both sides of the business – the public sector and commercial. We have invested a lot of effort over the past few years in educating the marketplace in how language and translation services can improve their business and therefore play a part in their success.

 

“By identifying potential obstacles that may restrict access to foreign nationals, many public and commercial organisations have begun to see the benefits in providing information media for non-English speaking audiences. Language services give companies a huge competitive advantage.

 

“Another reason for the leap in annual growth is the increased demand for language services in general. This is symptomatic of the need to meet the country’s continually expanding and diversifying language base.”

 

The company’s growth led to an invitation to Shawn Khorassani, to present on the sShawn Khorassaniubject of ‘How To Manage Growth’ at the annual meeting of the Association of nslation Companies (ATC) this autumn, attended by around one hundred senior members of staff from language companies.

 

Prestige Network is a finalist in the Thames Valley Business Awards 2008. The winner will be announced later this year.

 

[1st December 08 update] Prestige won a Business Award and details can be seen here: Small Business Award 08

 

Shawn Khorassani, Director of Business Strategy and Development, said: “Prestige Network has always had a strong reputation for the quality and dependability of our service and it is this solid reputation, quality of service and commitment to our customers that puts us firmly at the top of our industry. Ultimately, social cohesion is what Britain today is striving for. It’s important to remember that specialist language services provided by Prestige work in a positive way to meet the requirements of today’s multicultural society – translation and interpreting are valuable tools in helping social cohesion to take place.”

 

One of our most recent major success was this month (November 2008), with the award of a framework contract by the North West Public Sector Consortium for: face-to-face interpreting, British Sign Language Interpreting (BSL), telephone interpreting and written translations. The client comprises 60 NHS Trusts and six Police Forces in the North West, with a combined estimated contract value of up to £4.5m a year.

 

Prestige Network can be contacted on 01635 292 789; or email sales@prestigenetwork.com or visit our web site www.prestigenetwork.com


An Exciting Job Opening in Sales!

17 November 2008

There is an opening in the Sales Department of Prestige for a Sales Executive who has good admin skills. This exciting position will be 70% sales and 30% admin. Please contact the Head of HR, Maria Wallin on 01635 292 785 to request an application form and/or see brief details of the position here: www.prestigenetwork.com


IMMEDIATE VACANCY

8 November 2008

IMMEDIATE VACANCY for an experienced PA

The Director of Business Strategy & Development requires a full time experienced Personal Assistant.

There is a prestigious opening at Prestige Network for an experienced PA for the Director of Business Strategy & Development.

If you are interested in this position, it is suggested that you express your interest today as this position will be filled very, very quickly.

Call 01635 292 785 today and ask to speak to Maria Wallin, Head of Human Resources; alternatively email mw@prestigenetwork.com


Last week’s favourite language: POLISH

7 November 2008

Last week’s favourite language was Polish which has prompted Prestige to run a *Special Promotion* on Polish Translation Services.

 

Polish Language Services are being run as a Special Promotion from 10th November to 21st November 2008. During this two week period Prestige is offering Polish Translation @ £119 per 1000 words and face to face Polish Interpreting @ £99 per hour inclusive of all costs. 

 

Call our Sales Department now on 01635 292 789 and ask for either Chris or Salome. When placing your order be sure to quote reference: PN-NOV1

 

Please note that these rates are exclusive of VAT and there is a minimum order of 1 hour of Polish Interpreting or 1000 words of Polish Translation; conditions may apply.


Why is Prestige Network a recognised authority in the language industry?

5 November 2008

As the population of the UK has grown ever more diverse, there has been a steady rise in the requirement for language translation services across both public and private sectors. And, over recent years, there has also been a rise in the number of companies who offer these kinds of services. However, how are organisations to measure which of these companies is an authority on the subject of languages within translation services?

 

Many judge the quality of the services offered by a company by relating it to the particular company’s longevity within its field. This is a good place to start and Prestige Network has been providing language services for almost two decades. The company’s background is rooted solidly within language technology and linguistics. This allows Prestige to offer services to company’s that would be beyond the remit of its competitors. With the growth and popularity of the internet, greater numbers of multilingual websites are inevitable and technical know how allows experts at Prestige to accurately display complex languages on web pages, taking into account all cultural nuances and characteristics.

 

Prestige Network has offices located in Cardiff, Edinburgh and London, as well as its headquarters in Thatcham, Berkshire. With access to 5,000 professional language translators and interpreters, Prestige can provide you with professional linguists wherever you are in the UK. Prestige works with many Police Forces and provides 24 hour, 7 day a week services for many of them. Prestige Network also provides professional translation services for a variety of other organisations such as Solicitors, Central Government and Local Council bodies, Charities and Commercial Businesses. Its customer base of satisfied clients is currently growing at a rate of 40%-60% per year.

 

Prestige Network can offer a range of language translation services including:

 

  • Translation Services (including Polish Translation)
  • Interpreting Services
  • Telephone Interpreting
  • Sign Language (including BSL)
  • Website translation and localisation
  • Cultural Consultancy and Diversity Training

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With its diverse and multilingual staff, Prestige can handle all manner of language enquiries with confidence. Prestige Network’s Quality Assurance Department ensures that only the most suitable and best qualified linguists are used for assignments. This approach guarantees maintaining this high level of service and standards for years to come. Also, the owners are directors of the company and they are passionate at providing quality language services with the highest level of standards possible: Any time; Anywhere; Any language!

These are just a few of the factors that make Prestige Network an authority in the languages and translation services industry. Below is an excerpt from a report conducted by a Leading Independent Financial Analyst on Prestige.

 

 

22 May 2006

 

Best Partner in the Language Industry according to a
Leading Independent Financial Analyst


Prestige Network ranked in the UK’s top five language service providers.


Public Sector language services specialist, Prestige Network, has been ranked as one of the top translation and interpreting providers in the country in a recent independent financial report.

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Prestige Network is celebrating being named one of the top five language service agencies in the country in a report published by Plimsoll Publishing, who provide financial analysis for industry sectors across the UK. Prestige was assessed on its financial and commercial strength and the results were compared against 170 language service providers in the UK.

 

 

How can I help you?

How can I help you?

 CONTACT the Sales Department directly on 01635 292 789 or email salesuk@prestigenetwork.com and see what Prestige Network can do to help YOU!  


Turkish Translation Services

4 November 2008

  

 
 

Spoken by over 63 million people worldwide, Turkish is the most prevalent of the Turkic languages. Turkish speakers are most commonly found in both Turkey and Cyprus; speakers are also to be found in Macedonia and Kosovo too.

The Language spoken today is significantly different from that spoken during the Ottoman Empire (1293 – 1922). During this period, what is now known as ‘Ottoman Turkish’ was spoken; this was a combination of Arabic, Persian as well as Turkish.

Turkish Linguist & Prestige Manager

Turkish Operations Manager at Prestige Network

It is estimated that there are currently around a quarter of a million Turkish speaking Nationals living in the UK. These are comprised of a combination of approximately 100,000 Turkish nationals and 130,000 individuals from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

At Translation Services UK, we offer a comprehensive range Turkish Language Services ranging from face to face Turkish Interpreting, telephone interpreting, document translation and more. See more information on our wide range of Turkish Translation Services by clicking here: Turkish Translation Services

Some useful Turkish phrases:

Hello 
- İyi günler Alo, Merhaba, Selam
What’s your name? 
- Adın ne? (informal) / İsminiz nedir? (formal) 
Where are you from? 
- Nerelisiniz? (formal) / Nerelisin? (informal)
Happy to meet you 
- Tanıştıǧımıza memnun oldum
Thank you 
- Çok teşekkür ederim, Teşekkür ederim
Goodbye 
- Hoşça kal


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