Getting a VA to Work on your TimeZone – Practical Advice

Let’s talk about the time difference when you outsource to an OFS. Filipinos live on the other side of the world. And the 12 hour is a big concern for some. How can you work with someone if you don’t work at the same time?  There is a simple solution. You just have to ask […]

How to Handle Taxes with VAs – Practical Advice

Tax compliance when outsourcing is something I know that people worry about. I tell you exactly why you need them in this video. So let’s get into it.  I’ve been outsourcing since 2005 and I can tell you, handling taxes when outsourcing is really easy.  But I have to give you this disclaimer before we continue. I […]

How Expensive is a VA? – Practical Advice

If you’re new to outsourcing, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s talk about money. How much does an Online Filipino Specialist’s service really cost? I’ve had a lot of people tell me that outsourcing is expensive. Outsourcing to them means going through a headhunter or an agency and hiring someone through them. If this […]

Hire a Rockstar VA in 2 Hours or Less! – Practical Advice

Hiring an Online Filipino Specialist is a great way to scale your time and business. If you’re an entrepreneur, your to-do list probably doesn’t end. Effective prioritization is one strategy that can help with this problem. However, it’s not the only option for support. This is where OFSs come in. They are a great solution […]

My 4 Best Tips for Finding a Great VA – Practical Advice

You don’t have to be a bodybuilder or a professional athlete to reap the benefits of weight training. When done the right way, it helps you lose fat, increases your strength and muscle tone. But if done incorrectly, weight training may lead to injury. Nope, this isn’t a health tip! This is still part of […]

How Do I Know If I Can Trust Someone Overseas? – Practical Advice

Are you having second thoughts about outsourcing because you don’t know if you can trust a Filipino worker with sensitive data? This is part of a series of tips about outsourcing, particularly to the Philippines. The Philippines is not an entrepreneurial country. Filipinos in general are not looking to build a business. Filipinos value a […]

Facebook Ads – Practical Advice

Another day, another practical outsourcing advice! This is one of the many installments for this series of tips and advice where I share what I know about outsourcing, particularly, outsourcing to the Philippines. I’ll tell you a secret. I don’t like Facebook Ads. I have another secret. I have people who do Facebook Ads for […]

What Roles Do You Need To Build A Website – Practical Advice

It’s time for another practical outsourcing advice! This is one of the many installments for this series of tips and advice where I share what I know about outsourcing, particularly, outsourcing to the Philippines. So, how do websites work? Do you need to hire a webmaster to build a website? The simple answer — no.  […]

How do I TRUST a Virtual Assistant With My Business Info – Practical Advice

The short answer is: You don’t. You can’t. You can’t trust people, in general. Not everyone in the Philippines is honest. But the reason we go to the Philippines is because there’s a culture of honesty. Most Filipinos are honest. They’re good people who just want to provide for their families. They’re also more likely […]

What Does a Daily Report Look Like From My OFS – Practical Advice

What does a daily report from my OFS look like? For their report, I would ask them to send me an email answering these 3 questions:  What did you do today? What problems did you run into? What can I help you with? The answers vary for question number 1. Some give short, bullet point  […]