The language pair
Identify both the source and target language, including a regional variety where it matters. Expertise and availability depend on the combination.
The subject and volume
A short general letter and a long technical agreement call for different preparation. Share the complete material so the team can assess the actual work.
The file and layout
Editable documents, clean scans, tables and complex formatting affect preparation and delivery. Specify the final format you need.
The timing
Share a fixed deadline early. Urgent availability must be confirmed before you make plans that depend on the translation.
The supporting requirements
Include any certification, translator-credential or submission-format instructions in the original brief. Interpretation is quoted around terminology, hours consumed, language pair and location.