The Secret Sauce of Outsourcing

This episode is longer than normal because I want to tell you a story about the only time I vetted a worker who's available for hire.  I featured him on my newsletter a few weeks ago. I want to update you on what happened because it's a great story, it has a happy ending and I think you're going to love it.  If you want to hire a great worker for yourself and you don't know where to star...

ChatGPT is everywhere. Because of that, I'm often asked, can AI replace a virtual assistant? Well, it depends. Let's talk about that.

In 2023, you can expect around 9 long weekends. If this is going to affect you and your business, talk to your OFS and listen to this episode to find out what they are. You can subscribe to our Philippine holiday calendar . 

I got this email from Sara. She shared how she was drowning in life and in her business and how having an online Filipino specialist helped her tremendously. If you're like Sara and you feel like you're drowning because of all the work that's on your plate, listen to this episode.

Want to know what internet service providers your online Filipino workers have? Are they fast enough? Are they reliable? Let's talk about that. If you want to see the price lists I mentioned in this episode, check out my blog post: https://johnjonas.com/what-internet-options-exist-in-the-philippines/

If you're super busy, finding the time to hire someone is really hard. But taking the time to write a job description and post it or go through applicants' emails is worth it. Done right, it'll only take you minutes, not hours, of your workday. And once you find the right person, you'll get thousands of hours back. If you want to learn more about how to hire an O.F.S. in just minutes per day, go t...

Ever tried hiring before and it didn't work out? I understand. I've hired a bunch of times and failed. I hired locally. I hired in India. Even some of my hires at OnlineJobs.ph have failed. But the only way to drive and take control of your business is to get over your fear of hiring someone. Let's talk about it. If you want to see Julia in her new car, here's a photo: https://johnjonas.com/facing...

I've been asked many times to replicate OnlineJobs.ph in other countries, and I always say NO.  Sure, I could make more money if I had something like Onlinejobs.ph for different countries, but I don't do it.  Want to know why I say no? I'll explain in this episode. I interviewed around 60 business owners to learn what their online Filipino specialists do for them and their answers shocke...

Why is it so hard for most of us to keep our New Year's resolution? How do we make sure the changes we want to make in our lives stick and make them sustainable? That's what I'll be talking about in this episode.

I was interviewed by Starter Story recently and I realized that a lot of people don't know how Onlinejobs.ph really started. I want to share that story with you today hoping it will inspire you to hire an OFS (Online Filipino Specialist) to grow your business. We really wouldn't have gotten to this point without my team in the Philippines. You can see the interview here: https://www.starterstory.c...

When I have some downtime, I find that it's the best time to write a job post and post it at Onlinejobs.ph. It helps get something out of the way and doesn't take time away from my work schedule. It's easy to do even when you're not super structured or organized. Let's talk about that in this episode.

If you're listening to this podcast as soon as it's published, now is the best time to hire someone. We usually see a spike in workers from January to February so if you're considering hiring someone, do it now! How to take advantage of this new crop of workers in the Onlinejobs.ph database? Let's talk about that in this episode. If you still have questions about hiring an online Filipino worker,...

It's easy to grow your business when you hire good people. Hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide are continuing to grow because they hired good people who live in the Philippines. With Onlinejobs.ph , finding good people is just easier. Let's talk about that.

Amazon is available in the Philippines, but sending stuff there used to be really expensive. But Amazon now offers free shipping to the Philippines, so it's going to be cheaper if you want to send your OFS something. Want to know more? Let's talk about that in this episode.

We all know that working the night shift can cause problems for people who aren't used to it.  But some of us need our online Filipino specialists to work nights.  In this episode, let's talk about how you can help your OFS stay healthy when working the night shift.

We don't use phone services because my partner and I don't like answering phone calls. But we get asked all the time what phone services their Online Filipino Specialist can use to make calls or use for customer support. Here are some options we know of and what other business owners use. RingCentral – https://www.ringcentral.com/office/plansandpricing.html#office Vonage – https://www.vonage.com.p...

I know this podcast is really late but still relevant and something you can prepare for starting this year. Ideally, you should give the 13th month early in December. It's not a Christmas bonus and it's not required, but it's something I strongly recommend that you offer your Filipino workers if you can afford it. Let's talk about that in this episode.

We just updated our computer buying guide for your Online Filipino Specialist. Even though this episode if a little late but if your OFS is thinking of getting a new computer for themselves, send them this guide. It's really good. https://blog.onlinejobs.ph/pc-buying-guide-for-virtual-assistants

In this episode, I will talk about the Filipino tradition of gift-giving: Monito-Monita.  Since we're talking about gifts, listen until the end to find out what gift I have for you guys for this holiday season!

Paying an hourly rate is easier. Paying a monthly salary is actually kind of scary because that means you have to commit to making sure your OFS has something to do, and you can afford to pay them month after month. Which one is better for you and your business? Let's talk about that.

The change in your business happens when you hire someone. Once you hire someone, you can always improve the hiring process you've learned at OneVAAway.com to suit your business better.  Let's talk about that. You can read about how Ziv modified his hiring process here: https://dailycookie.co/get-faster-results-for-your-business-with-an-ofs/

When you're transitioning your Online Filipino Specialist from hourly to monthly, what do you need to know? What's going to change? How can you prepare for it? I'll answer all those questions and more in this episode.

If you look at everything I've written and all the podcast episodes I've recorded, hiring an Online Filipino Specialist seems like a complicated process. Like, there's so much you need to know before hiring an OFS. Hiring an OFS is actually pretty easy. Just to let you know, all you need to do to get started is post a job at Onlinejobs.ph . Let's talk about that in this episode. I can make things...

I often get asked whether an NDA is enforceable with an OFS (Online Filipino Specialist).  The short answer is no. But this shouldn't stop you from hiring an OFS or having your OFS sign an NDA if needed.  Why? Let's talk about that in this episode. If you want good quality templates for contracts like an NDA for your OFS, we provide them here: onlinejobs.ph/hiringdocs

I've realized over the years that a bit of flexibility with your OFS helps reduce turnover. This could be flexibility in terms of work hours or flexibility in allowing them to try new roles within my business.  Want to know how this works? I'll talk about that in this episode.