Brownouts are common in the Philippines. Well, it’s actually a blackout. The term “brownout” comes from the dimming of incandescent lighting when the voltage reduces. Brownouts are unintentional or intentional drops in the amount of voltage an electrical grid puts out. This reduction in electrical power happens when there is increased use of electricity and […]
The question isn’t if you should outsource; it’s how to do it. When I first started outsourcing, I outsourced through an agency. The agency provided the VA. They have a pool of people that they have vetted ready to work. After a week, the first VA they provided quit, saying that he didn’t know how […]
When you started your business, it was all on you. Every task, every little detail depended on you. When your business starts growing, you will need help. Whether you hire someone locally or outsource, you will have to let go of the tasks you are so used to doing. In life, letting go is never […]
Let’s talk about billing. Do you let your OFS handle your billing? Billing is one of those tasks that you can hand off to an OFS, and if you’re not handing it off, you should. Letting your OFS bill your clients shouldn’t be awkward. Your OFS is your employee, and employees know that so much […]
Let’s talk about the Philippine Holidays. Do you need to know this? Yes! And we have updated our calendar, so the 2022 holiday calendar Philippines is here! Knowing when the holidays are will help you understand when to offer your OFS paid time off. Ready to start outsourcing? I am so confident that you’ll find […]
Many of us have received and even given gifts to people in our lives. How about your OFSs? Have you thought about giving them gifts? If you’re one of those people who loves giving gifts, thinking of what to give your OFS can be nerve-wracking. Cash is always good, and it’s the easiest to give, but […]
The Philippines could theoretically be one of the best entrepreneurial countries globally. CEOWorld’s Entrepreneurship Index ranked the Philippines as the 18th most entrepreneurial country globally, just after Canada. The Entrepreneurship Index grades the following factors that could determine the “best countries for entrepreneurship”: innovation competitiveness infrastructure labor skills access to capital openness to business Researchers […]
Rizal Day is a regular national holiday in the Philippines, and it is celebrated annually on December 30th. Filipinos know this as ‘Araw ng Kabayanihan ni Dr. Jose Rizal‘. This day marks the anniversary of the execution of José Rizal on this day in 1896. So, who is this Rizal guy? Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado […]
Let me give you a crash course on how you can find the perfect Online Filipino Specialist for your business. In the video, I answer the top 4 questions about hiring an OFS. How do you find someone? It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Browse the workers’ profile Post a job Interview What do you look […]
What is the 13th-month pay? It is not a Christmas bonus. Simply put, it is an extra month’s pay that employers in the Philippines are obliged to give their employees. It’s as if there are 13 months in a year! We’re not required by law to do it as foreign employers. But our hardworking Online […]