Filipinos take Christmas VERY seriously. It’s such a big deal for us we start celebrating in September and only stop halfway through January To be honest, everything we do for the rest of the year actually builds up to Christmas. We scrimp, save and hustle all year just so we can indulge and be generous […]
Is the 13th month required? Yes. Well, it kind of depends… But, what is the 13th month bonus? Once you start to feel the chill in the air, Filipino workers start anticipating for that most magical day of the year. No, not Christmas day. That’s a close 2nd though. What I’m talking about is the […]
I hate to admit it but some of us Filipino workers do have a nasty habit of disappearing. I don’t think it’s a uniquely Filipino trait. But I think it’s more noticeable when a Filipino does it because it’s so contradictory to our usual work ethics. If you listen to people talk about Filipino workers […]
Paying your Filipino virtual assistant doesn’t have to be problematic. All you need to know about paying your VA in the Philippines can be summed up in 8 simple rules. 1. Don’t pre-pay for work It might seem like pre-paying for work is the ultimate sign of trust. But don’t do it. If someone asks […]
I do business differently. I think that’s one of the reasons why people are baffled when they find out I’m actually successful. I don’t work 60 hours a week. I only work 17 hours (sometimes less) and get more done than the average CEO. I do a lot of things for free and and I […]
Most entrepreneurs who outsource rely on project-based workers. They claim that it’s the perfect way to do outsourcing. You only pay for the work that you want, and there’s no commitment. But with that arrangement, you will regularly come across the following problems: There’s no guarantee that your preferred contractor will be available whenever you […]
A common question from people looking to outsource their business tasks to the Philippines is whether to hire part-time or full-time Filipino workers. Which is better? It really depends. Different situations may call for different solutions. You may not be in a position to hire a full-time employee. Or perhaps you found an ideal worker […]
Updated as of December 12, 2021 The short: Other sites (Upwork, Freelancer, Fiverr…) charge way higher back-end fees, so you end up paying more. We don’t charge any fees except the up-front recruiting fee. The longer: We have a long-term approach focused on what’s best for YOU and YOUR WORKERS. With us, you pay a […]
Outsourcing creates more time for James to be with his family and pursue the things he loves. It also gives him the opportunity changes the lives of his Filipino workers for the better. James worked for years in manufacturing, building and creating. He watched three jobs in a row get moved to other countries, and […]
When you outsource to the Philippines, holidays can be confusing. What’s the difference between Regular and special holidays? Is it a working holiday? Non-working holiday? Regular holidays are usually non-working holidays. They usually have a fixed date like New Year’s Day or Christmas. The only exceptions to this rule are National Heroes Day and the religious […]