2009 is almost over. On New Years eve champagne glasses will be guzzled, kisses will be traded and a new decade will dawn. 

An extra reason to rejoice tonight is the official burial of 2009, which was a terrible year for business in general and for the translation industry in particular. Many companies in the USA and in Europe scaled back their budgets, delayed their translation/localization projects or cancelled them altogether. Translation companies, translators and other language professionals felt the crunch while under-employment prevailed.

But the signs of recovery began in Q4 of 2009. The color returned to the cheeks of many in the translation industry as orders started to pile up. Land at last! It seems that translation/localization services are essential to companies that are looking to grow their business. As the global economy looks for recovery, more and more corporations will invest in translation projects as the way to gain their competitive edge. Many of us in the translation industry will prosper as a result.

2010 will be a great year for people in the translation business. HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone!

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