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 […]
How to Build Your Business Differently With An OFS – Practical Advice
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 […]
Can you recommend someone for me? – Practical Advice
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 […]
Hiring an OFS without making mistakes – Practical Advice
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 […]
Letting Go of a Difficult Task – Practical Advice
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 […]
The Philippines Holiday Calendar for 2022 – Practical Advice
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 […]
Giving personalized gifts to your OFS – Practical Advice
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 […]
Why Filipinos aren’t Entrepreneurial – Practical Advice
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 […]
OFS Hiring Advice for you – Practical Advice
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 Kind of VA should I Hire First – Practical Advice
Who do you hire first? The most common advice you’ll hear is hiring someone to do the tasks you don’t know how to do. You can do that. But in my years of outsourcing, I found that the first task you should outsource is the task that you know how to do. Find someone to […]