I knew nothing about outsourcing when I started, so hiring through an agency is the way to go. That’s one mistake right there — hiring through an agency. That’s right. I once used an agency to outsource people. To tell you the truth, the first and the second hire didn’t end up well. I didn’t […]
The pandemic has been on us for two years now. It’s been hard for everyone, but I’m still thankful despite that. Do you know what I’m thankful for during the past two years? It’s shown remote working is doable for any industry. Because of this, many business owners have realized that outsourcing can do so […]
The Philippines is prone to typhoons. There are about 20 typhoons that visit the country per year on average. Towards the end of 2021, a powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone, Super Typhoon Rai, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Odette, struck the Philippines. On December 16 and 17, Super Typhoon Rai made landfall on over […]
The short, simple answer is no. Why? Because once we find a great OFS, we keep them. We hire someone good and train this person for our businesses. We didn’t go through all that work to recommend that OFS to someone else. Do you know who gives recommends people to us? Our OFSs. Yes. When […]
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 […]