Is the cost of translation services the only criterion when choosing a translation services contractor?

Are you interested in how to obtain both high-quality translations and an additional  discount?

Do you check the quality of the translation agency you hire, i.e. do you require them to show how they assure product quality?

Do you require that the agency has an established QMS (quality management system), or a quality certificate (ISO 9001 or EN 15 038)?

Are you interested in ready for long-term cooperation with a particular translation agency?

Is it important to have your texts reviewed not only by an translator, but also by a reviser or independent language editor?

Are you prepared to provide expert assistance in translating your text?

Do you require that the agency use translation tools by means of which it assures translation quality and also provide additional discounts?

Can you give realistic deadlines for the translation agency to complete a translation (a translation page requires 1 to 1. 5 hours)?

Upon receiving the translation, do you review the translated texts yourself?

Do you know what "exotic language” means?

Would you be willing to send objective feedback to the translation agency when the translation has been completed?