# #23: What now? Six options if your freelance business is struggling

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Podcast: [Training for Translators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/training-for-translators-7033747)
Published: 2026-02-12T20:04:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode is based on a webinar I taught today, "What now??" aimed mainly at mid-career freelance translators whose businesses are really struggling. I offered six options you might want to consider (from "keep doing what you're doing" to "re-train and change careers completely"), depending on your personal circumstances. Find out more about Training for Translators, including my upcoming March Marketing Madness challenge group, at https://www.trainingfortranslators.com/

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