When it's time to choose a translation service, there are two aspects to look for:
1. Price
2. Quality

If you choose a "price" oriented translation service, remember the old saying "you get what you pay for", and it is very likely that the translation quality does not quite meet your standards and could result in the waste of your time and money.
That is why Evermore always recommends its clients to send an article for trial translation so as to ensure a high quality translation before asking for a quote. (By doing so, you can save both time and money with the sound quality of the translation assured).

I. Enquire about the cost.
When selecting a translation service company, you should first of all provide the company with the source article, set a deadline, and ask their daily workload. Generally, an experienced translation agency will proactively enquire you about your requirements.

II. Fully identify what your source text is for.
It is your responsibility to tell the translation agency all your expectations on the quality, expression of the source text and to provide valid references for translation work similar to what you require, including specific glossaries, specific product names, etc. The more information you provide to the translation agency, the faster it will achieve your standard.

III. Flexibly leverage the service provider's expertise.
A reputable translation agency will not take all the translation works from their clients. They will take their specialized fields and experience into consideration before they accept your translation request. Sometimes, the agency will provide free trial translation so that customers may feel assured.

IV. Negotiate a deadline.
If you provide sufficient time for your agency to complete the translation work, it will be an advantage for you since there is room for discount, and you can obtain high quality translations.
When there is sufficient time, the agency can arrange a translator with the most professional experience to complete the translation work for you.
On the contrary, if the translation agency is under considerable time pressure, they may have to assign the translation work to more than one translator in order to complete the job on time. Unfortunately sharing a project between several translators often means a compromised quality.

V. Verify whether the service provider establishes client-specific database for long-term partnership.
If you are going to have a long-term partnership with a translation service company, and if some works are somewhat quite similar, a reputable translation service provider should establish client-specific database, expressions, and styles most suited for you, so as to improve the quality and cut your translation costs.

VI. Confirm the final version of the source article before translation.
If there is going to be any major changes to the original source article, it is important for you to inform the translation service agency about the change to prevent the waste of time and money. If this is the case, it is your responsibility to inform the agency in advance to avoid repeated operations.

VII. Notice the effect of a translation document on your corporate reputation.
Since the translations are used for different purposes, such as promotion, advertisement or reference, the wording and expressions may significantly influence your corporate reputation. It is your responsibility to inform the agency beforehand the purpose of your translation request since the corporate reputation may be marred by a inappropriate translation.

VIII. Analyze your total budget.
The translation service fees consist of the fees for translation, proofreading/editing, and the cost of time for follow-ups or consultations before the deadline. This may serve as a quick references for you to make a smart decision.

Judging from the above 3 points, you can comprehensively analyze your realistic needs and make the right choice.