Foreign Translations, Inc. Presenting Sponsor for Japan America Association of S.C. Annual Gala

Foreign Translations, Inc.(www.foreigntranslations.com) is the Presenting Sponsor for the Japan America Association of South Carolina (JAASC) Annual Gala on February 28, 2009 at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The JAASC Annual Gala provides an opportunity to the leaders of the region’s Japanese and American business community to gather and network. The commitment of the JAASC organization is to promote cultural awareness and understanding between the United States and Japan. Foreign Translations, Inc. recognizes this cause as an important factor in facilitating the growth of international business in this region, as well as around the world, and is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this event.

Members of the JAASC attending the Annual Gala are leaders of local international companies including FUJI Film Manufacturing USA, Inc., AFL Telecommunications, Kyocera Mita South Carolina, Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical, and more. Nonmember attendees include local Japanese suppliers and consumers, as well as international companies from the Atlanta and Charlotte areas. JAASC is a statewide, non-profit organization established in 1988 in response to the increase of Japanese-owned businesses in South Carolina. Its membership base includes individuals, corporations, and public sector representatives focused on improving and building international relationships. The JAASC has seen great success in fostering these connections through the organization’s Japanese Saturday School, numerous social activities, and international events in conjunction with the International Center of the Upstate.

The JAASC Annual Gala is independently funded and made possible due in part to the support of sponsors such as Foreign Translations, Inc. Ken Zwerdling, CEO of Foreign Translations, Inc., will be available during the evening to discuss the local international community and how this company participates in its advancement. Foreign Translations, Inc. feels privileged to take part in this event, and many similar events, which encourage the development of the international community in Greenville and surrounding areas. For the past 11 years, Foreign Translations has been providing Japanese translations for companies such a Fuji, Lehman Brothers, Rockwell Automation, Juniper Networks, ePrize, and Estee Lauder.

About Foreign Translations, Inc.
Foreign Translations, Inc. (www.foreigntranslations.com) is an 11- year old foreign language translation, interpreting and website localization firm headquartered in Greenville, SC. The company offers Japanese translation services as well as other languages for a wide range of projects; from technical manuals, legal contracts and marketing collateral to financial statements, training manuals, e-learning courses, websites, medical journals, software, policy and procedure handbooks, newsletters and much more. With more than 1,000 native translators located in over 30 countries, we frequently translate documents from 1,000 words to over several million words in all the major languages of the world. In addition, we provide interpreters for depositions, trials, sales meetings and conferences in every major city in the United States as well as every major country in the world. We also offer a full range of Multilingual Desktop Publishing Services in any format and any size.

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UK SMEs Sell Themselves Short On Internet Shopping Bonanza Revealed by BT Tradespace

New research from BT Tradespace indicates that six out of 10 small businesses are missing out on their share of a £20 billion-a-year* web shopping boom because they are not selling their products and services online.

The new Voice of Small Business report from BT Tradespace shows that 67% have little faith they can find customers on the internet, even though more than two thirds (69%) shop online at least once a month.

The survey found that the number of SMEs with a website rose by 20% between 2007 and 2008. However, just 13% of small businesses consider websites integral to marketing strategy and only three per cent use their site to communicate with consumers.

Mick Hegarty, head of bttradespace.com, said: “Small companies can benefit greatly by exploiting the marketing and sales opportunities afforded by the internet.

“During these challenging times, more people than ever are using the web to shop because of the choice, convenience and cost savings it provides. A professional and credible online presence can open up a world of opportunities and provides a great platform to engage with customers.”

The Voice of Small Business report, commissioned to discover how SMEs can best communicate and conduct business in the current economic climate, found that 92% are aware of blogging but just 18% use it for business purposes.

The research also found that the smallest companies (up to five employees) were least likely to interact with other local businesses with 47% admitting to not knowing the companies in their area.

Hegarty said: “The internet opens up a global marketplace for SMEs helping them to compete and prosper.”

“Free business social networking websites and social media tools like blogging and podcasting can transform a company’s fortunes at the click of a button.

“Entrepreneurs can showcase goods, enhance their online marketing profiles, maintain an ongoing dialogue with customers, and share information and expertise with like-minded companies.”

* Verdict Research estimates that in 2008 online spending by consumers on retail purchases rose by a substantial 32% to £19.4bn. With Internet access growing and users purchasing more frequently and more heavily online, this strong growth is set to continue, albeit at a more subdued rate. By 2012, online retail is set to reach £42.4 billion, 12.4% of total online spending.

About BT Tradespace
BTTradespace.com is a 300,000-member online community, which enables businesses to sell products and services and connect with other people effectively – both building business and customer relationships.

BT Tradespace provides social networking for businesses and free website set-up.

About BT
BT is one of the world’s leading providers of communications solutions and services operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international telecommunications services to customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services.

In the year ended 31 March 2008, BT Group plc’s revenue was £20,704 million with profit before taxation and specific items of £2,506 million. British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New York.

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