Outsourcing virtual assistants in the Philippines certainly has its benefits and businesses are moving in this direction to reap some of these. However, there are situations when outsourcing to a virtual assistant is not beneficial, particularly if the business does not have an adequate plan in place to support this type of arrangement. If one…
Organisations work hard to achieve goals through efficiency of time, outputs, resources and costs. Outsourcing to virtual assistants provides many benefits to assist organisations to achieve these goals, however it can be limiting when hiring project-based virtual assistants, as they are generally more taskoriented rather than focusing on the businesses’ long-term strategic goals. Hiring a…
As online and digital facilities continue to improve, the ability to hire virtual assistants is becoming more convenient for organisations. As a result, there is an increasing demand for outsourcing to the Philippines. This is for a number of reasons, including: • Reduction of overhead costs as a result of lower salary expectations; reduction in office…
Solar companies in Australia and abroad are dealing with increasing overheads at a time when demand is rising steadily. There are solutions available to support SME’s to do more with less; one of which is outsourcing. Outsourcing has been something that has, at times, had negative connotations attached to it, but the high quality and…
Building offshore teams used to be routine for only companies at the big end of town. Not anymore. In today’s business landscape, small to medium sized businesses are in a great position to take advantage of the cost-savings and productivity that comes with building an offshore workforce. For companies in Australia, there is no place…
Alicia Rennie from Oxygen Executive Technology has opened the door for virtual workers across a range of industries. But before you go ahead and fill a remote position in your company make sure you have an induction strategy in place. When I think back to my first job in recruitment 17 years ago I never…
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are increasingly juggling cost pressures at a time when demands on service delivery are on the rise. There are solutions available to support RTOs to do more with less; one of the most significant is outsourcing. Outsourcing has been something that has, at times, had negative connotations attached to it, but…
Working with remote developers can be incredibly beneficial to a business. It’s an opportunity to employ highly skilled staff and to create working conditions that are suitable for both parties. However, for remote recruitment to work, it is crucial to find employees who are trustworthy, hard working and committed. What are the options? There are…
Unrealistic expectations? Imagine…you are the CEO, the CFO, and also the CMO of your business and desperately need a helping hand. In just a moment or two, you can have a virtual assistant, even a virtual team, fully ready to perform on your behalf. These remote workers can instantly solve all your problems. Does this…
Case Study: How to Build a Customer and Tech Support Team Business Name: BigAir Group Limited (ASX: BGL) Type of Company: Telecommunications Positions hired: Technical and Customer Support Explain the roles that you’re currently outsourcing Level 1 Technical Support for residential customers and non-technical Customer Service Representatives for corporate and wholesale customers. How did you…
Outsourcing work virtually is a cost-effective way to get those time-consuming tasks completed efficiently. As this financial year comes to an end, it is time to tie up loose ends and get prepared for the next one. To assist with the transition and get the right processes in place for the new financial year, there…
When you’re a salesperson, you want to be out there doing what you do best: sales! If you’re like me, closing a deal is the excitement and reward you live for. Of course, there are many steps leading up to that close. Some are enjoyable, like creating relationships, having meaningful conversations, and attending events. Other…