How to Hire a Virtual Assistant from the Philippines (And Is It Ethical?) | Episode 41

If you're BRAND NEW to the world of hiring, start with Episode 34 - where I answer the question, "What is a Virtual Assistant?" Episode 34 - What is a Virtual Assistant: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1iQ6ENRpWyb⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 35 - The 2 Different Kinds of Virtual Assistants: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1iQ6ENRpWyb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 36 - What Can My VA Do For My Business as a TPT Seller: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/xk8i0zWN1yb⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 37 - How Much Does a VA Cost Per Hour: ⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/C8zhz4iO1yb⁠⁠⁠ Episode 38 - Best Place to Hire Virtual Assistants: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/EB6dKXOO1yb⁠⁠ Episode 39 - 10 Easy Steps to Hiring Your First VA: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/hQciQX8O1yb⁠ Episode 40 - When to Hire a Social Media Manager VS. a Social Media Strategist: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BtThNcnP1yb If you're here, you've probably heard of other online business owners who work with Filipino virtual assistants. You're likely wondering things like: "Is it ethical to hire a virtual assistant from the Phillipines if I live in a western country?" "Can I trust a VA that I hire from a different country?" "How can I work with a virtual assistant from a different time zone?" "What would be a living wage for a virtual assistant from the Phillipines? If you've been wondering any of these questions, or similar questions related to hiring a VA, then you're really going to get a ton out of this episode. I interviewed John Jonas - the founder of the OnlineJobs.ph website, to share more about the culture of the Phillipines, and what to keep in mind when hiring a Filipino VA. I believe in transparency, and in empowering YOU as the business owner to make values-based decisions for yourself. So, give this episode a listen, decide what you think for yourself, then create a policy aligned to your values. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE This episode description contains affiliate links. That means, if you buy something through a link on this page that's affiliate with me, I earn a percentage commission of the total sale, at no extra cost to you. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE OnlineJobs.ph - a job board where you can hire a virtual assistant from the Phillipines: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://veritymediamarketing.com/onlinejobs⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fiverr - hire one-off projects at an affordable rate, from workers all over the world: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://veritymediamarketing.com/fiverr⁠⁠⁠ Upwork - hire experts and specialists for bigger and more technical projects: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://veritymediamarketing.com/upwork⁠⁠⁠ We even have the 2023 Hiring a VA Summit happening next month! Scroll down for more info ⬇️ ------------------ 2023 HIRING A VA SUMMIT Ready to hire your next (or your very first!) VA? Then you're gonna LOVE the free, audio-only summit I'm hosting May 19th-22nd. Click below to enroll for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/hire-a-va-summit/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Already know that you're gonna need more time with the content? Upgrade to an All-Access Pass here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brittanyverlenich.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1150509⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers⁠⁠⁠⁠ Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/⁠⁠⁠⁠