Now is a good time to send the 13th month

The holiday season is in full swing in the Philippines, which means it’s time for you to pay your Online Filipino Specialist the 13th month. If you don’t know, here’s a full explanation of the 13th month. If you already know about it and just want to know how to...

Comprehensive Guide To Pay Raises

End of year is coming up. Let’s talk about raises. Is there a right way to do it? What’s the best way to do it? How much should I give or how often? So rather than answer them again and again every time I get a new email about it, I’m going to answer all of your...

How hiring an OFS compares to hiring a VA agency

Here’s the 2nd part of my response to this email I received. I know you are presenting work from home jobs.  We were also approached by a firm who provides a nice office space and handles IT infrastructure, electricity, and some supervision.  Can you speak to pros and...

Pros and cons of virtual assistant agencies

I got this email that I asked my OFS, Julia, to respond to. I know you are presenting work from home jobs.  We were also approached by a firm who provides a nice office space and handles IT infrastructure, electricity, and some supervision.  Can you speak to pros and...

My new OFS is perfect!

There’s no such thing as perfection. But, if you know what you’re looking for in an Online Filipino Specialist and you have a good hiring process, you will find someone close to perfect for your business. That’s the case with Laurie. She knew she needed help with her...

My personal feelings about Upwork

I have oddly strong feelings about this. Upwork is good. It’s a good platform. It serves a good purpose. But it’s bad for entrepreneurs and small businesses. I know I’m going to get backlash from this. Go ahead and send it. Upwork makes it easy to...