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 […]
Can you imagine making less than $500 a month for full-time work and being grateful for it? You would if you lived in the Philippines. I’ve seen countless Filipino workers get on the road to financial stability and success at a wage many consider unethical. Over the years, I’ve heard people criticize outsourcing. They […]
Many entrepreneurs are new to e-commerce and find early success with building brand and niche e-commerce stores. But the day-to-day operations eventually become overwhelming. Some burn out from all of the work. Eventually, their sales will slowly decline as they are buried deeper in administrative tasks instead of focusing on growth. There is another way. […]
When you work with a Filipino virtual assistant, it pays to know when the Philippine holidays will be. In most cases, your Filipino worker would expect paid time off (PTO) especially during the regular holidays. If you want to specify that would VA would be working over these holidays, you would have to offer over […]
Do you know what your virtual assistants do for fun? Have you asked them about their interests? Did you know that they paint, cook really well, or watch the same series and movies as you? You are going to find out the most interesting things about your VA if you asked. They’ll be willing to share. […]