It sounds awfully specific, doesn’t it? Then again, the heroes and heroines of our topic today are nothing if not specific, er, specialised.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Virtual assistants are the gateway to a remote workforce. They’re typically the first remote position you’ll hire and in most cases, they’re far from the last. Done properly and with the right agency (*wink*wink*), hiring a virtual assistant can change your life in so many ways, and for the better.
But first, let’s talk about the basics. What does a virtual assistant do, and why are Filipino virtual assistants often preferred in the world of remote work? Most importantly, if I wanted to hire one, what do I need to know and do to make it work?
Well, you’ve come to the right place. Read on, mate.
IN THIS BLOG
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What is a Virtual Assistant? - ➤
How Do I Know If I Need a Virtual Assistant? - ➤
What Does a Virtual Assistant Do? - ➤
What Good Will a Virtual Assistant Do? - ➤
What Kind of Virtual Assistant Do I Need? - ➤
Can Virtual Assistants Help Working Parents? - ➤
What Should I Look For When Hiring Virtual Assistants? - ➤
Should I Allow My Virtual Assistants to Work From Anywhere? - ➤
How Do I Come Up With An Employee-Friendly Remote Working Policy? - ➤
Which Functions Should I Keep to Myself? - ➤
Why Are Filipino Virtual Assistants So Special? - ➤
How Do I Deal With Cultural Differences If I Hire Filipino Virtual Assistants? - ➤
What Is the Average Salary of a Filipino Virtual Assistant? - ➤
Should I Pay My Virtual Assistants Based On Their Skill or Their Location? - ➤
How Can I Best Manage My Filipino Virtual Assistants? - ➤
How Can I Avoid Costly Mistakes If It’s My First Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant? - ➤
What Other Challenges Should I Look Out For and How Do I Deal With Them? - ➤
I Really Appreciate How Effectively and Efficiently My VA Works. What’s the Best Way to Show My Appreciation?
What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant is a remote worker that provides administrative assistant to a client. They generally operate outside a client’s office (sometimes even in a different country or continent altogether), and carry out tasks like managing schedules and calendars, booking plane tickets or hotel rooms, and any other organisational duties.
However, some virtual assistants also possess niche skills in addition to administrative ones. These include social media management, content creation, graphic design, and so on.
How Do I Know If I Need a Virtual Assistant?

Why would I need a virtual assistant? I can manage my tasks myself, can’t I?
Perhaps, but there are telltale signs for when you need to start delegating tasks if you want to be more efficient. Especially if you want to take your business into the next level without running yourself ragged, particularly now that the workplace as we know it has pretty much changed forever.
Read this article to find out what they are.
What Does a Virtual Assistant Do?

Okay, now that we’ve established that you DO need a virtual assistant, let’s find out what one is capable of.
From handling your calendar to taking your phone calls (and other things in between), here’s what you can expect a virtual assistant to take on for you.
Oh, and if you happen to be a restaurant owner looking to keep your business afloat by outsourcing administrative tasks, check this out too.
What Good Will a Virtual Assistant Do?

Lots. Provided you hire a good one, a virtual assistant can make your life easier in so many ways, but these are the primary benefits that come to mind.
Furthermore, if you want your company to survive and even thrive well into the digital age, you’d best look into outsourcing certain functions now. Australia is facing a shortage of talented digital workers within the next four years. You shouldn’t wait until then to start thinking about digitizing your workforce or you might find yourself holding an empty bag.
Not convinced? Check out this article on the top outsourcing trends from the momentous year that was 2020. You’ll find all the facts and evidence you need to see just how the global pandemic has sped up the demand and developments in the remote working field. Better start seeking your VA rock stars now before your competitors snap them all up.
What Kind of Virtual Assistant Do I Need?

Yes, there is more than one kind of virtual assistant. But hey, don’t get all confused. There are some general ones too if your needs aren’t too specific.
Should you have specialised tasks in mind, however, there are VA’s for those as well.
Candidates:
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All-inclusive Rate: USD $5.68/hr
Marlyn
Candidate ID: 420750
ADVANCED
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Administrative Skills, Administrative Support, Operations Management, Sales Management...
INTERMEDIATE
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Administrative Support, Operations Management, Customer Experience...
Median Rate
$5.68
$5.96
if $1 = PHP52
$6.63
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 5.68 per hour or $USD 491.99 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- She has an experience working as a Customer Service Representative, Account manager and Team lead to one of the biggest Contact Center in the Philippines
- She conducted coaching for Leads sales goals
- She provided Assistance as a Freelance general admin assistant and Executive assistant for more than 3 years
- Her tasks as a Virtual Assistant are email distribution, Calendar management, Marketing and sales campaign and Social media campaign, data mining, Documentations
- She is familiar and knowledgeable with WordPress, SEO, Google Applications, Microsoft Office
Employment History
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT / VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Industry:
Employment Period:
May 2021 to May 2021 (0 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- General administrative task
- Reporting
- Sales and Marketing
TEAM MANAGER
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
June 2018 to December 2018 (6 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Escalation Team
- QA Monitoring
- Conduct SMART Coaching
- Reporting
TEAM MANAGER
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
October 2005 to April 2017 (137 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handling Team
- Conduct SMART Coaching
- Reporting (KPI's)
- SLA Report
Education History
Field of Study:
Computer Science/Information Technology
Major:
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Graduation Date:
March 20, 2000
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Administrative Skills, Administrative Support, Operations Management, Sales Management, Market Research, Customer Experience, Software,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Administrative SupportOperations ManagementCustomer Experience
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: 25 Mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: Download: 12.47, Upload: 8.10
- Internet Type: Broadband
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Fujitsu
- Processor: Intel Core I5
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $6.64/hr
Reymar
Candidate ID: 420257
ADVANCED
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Social Media Management...
INTERMEDIATE
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Data Entry, Facebook Ads...
Median Rate
$6.64
$7.07
if $1 = PHP52
$8.07
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 6.64 per hour or $USD 575.70 per month
Full Time: $USD 6.64 per hour or $USD 1151.41 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- RC has over 4 years of work experience within BPO & Real estate industries
- He gained experience/expertise in:
- Digital Marketing/Media Buying
- Facebook Ads
- He is also skilled in handling inbound & outbound calls, ticket reservation, creating articles, copywriting, creating ads, launching and optimizing ads on Facebook.
- Adept with using the following tools/technologies:
- Facebook Ads Manager
- Zoom
- Shopify
- Google Drive (Docs, Gsuite, Sheets)
- Avaya
- Air Table
- Can start immediately
Employment History
Customer Service Representative
Industry:
Employment Period:
June 2018 to August 2020 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage Inbound and Outbound calls
- Provide Travel info to customers
- Handle a Team as Subject Matter Expert
Media Buyer
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
June 2018 to March 2021 (32 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Computing Daily ROI June 10, 2018 to August 15, 2020, September 5, 2020 to February 12, 2021 and Total ROI Travel Account Media Buyer
- Create and Launch Ads on Facebook
- Monitor running ad campaigns - kill or scale active campaigns based on metrics
- Test different creatives (images, headlines & post text)
- Calculate daily and lifetime ROIs
Education History
Field of Study:
Finance/Accountancy/Banking
Major:
Accounting Technology
Graduation Date:
January 2, 2018
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Social Media Management
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Data EntryFacebook Ads
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result:
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Lenovo
- Processor: i3
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $9.54/hr
Lyneth
Candidate ID: 418640
ADVANCED
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Account Management, eCommerce Site Development, Facebook, Customer Service...
INTERMEDIATE
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SEO...
Median Rate
$9.54
$10.40
if $1 = PHP52
$12.40
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Full Time: $USD 9.54 per hour or $USD 1653.67 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Lyneth started working from home in 2016.
- Most of her roles as a Virtual Assistant were focused on Marketing.
- Managed social media pages: Facebook and Instagram. Managed ads, wrote captions and created graphic design posts, and scheduled the social media content calendar.
- Has some experience with SEO with an e-commerce site. She ensured that the website was embedded on guest posts or articles, and contacted bloggers to promote their products. This increases website rankings.
- Available to start asap.
Employment History
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
September 2019 to December 2019 (3 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Worked closely with the CEO in developing social media contents.
- Assisted in developing concepts and related articles for their website development
- Performed administrative and marketing tasks
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
February 2016 to September 2019 (43 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managed, updates client’s product inventory, product images and prices of online store through Shopify and WordPress
- Submits monthly report of competitor’s prices
- Handled the marketing and advertising through contacting popular bloggers and promote website content.
- In-charged of managing social media accounts, content and upload.
- Acted as the main customer service support for customer inquiries and returns.
- Responsible for updating accountancy work through Xero from managing and securing invoices to reconciliation
- Prepared meeting agenda and minutes for weekly meeting.
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Industry:
Travel / Tourism
Employment Period:
May 2021 to March 2022 (9 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Social media marketing - creating content and captions, posting and advertising
- Website management - align social media content with their Wix website, including special offers
- Email marketing - creating and aligning content through email marketing campaigns using Mailchimp or Wix
- Ad hoc design work using Canva
- Marketing intelligence - monitor competitor marketing activities, conducts competitor analysis and the like
- Propose social media marketing strategies to increase brand awareness
Amazon Affiliate Marketing Assistant
Industry:
Advertising / Marketing / Promotion / PR
Employment Period:
May 2022 to November 2024 (29 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitored various Amazon promotional deals, including Lightning Deals, Best Deals, and Deal of the Day.
- Listed flash deals to ensure they meet Amazon's standards, including accurate product information, images, and pricing.
Digital Marketing Manager (Freelance)
Industry:
Grooming / Beauty / Fitness
Employment Period:
January 2018 to April 2025 (86 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managed online campaigns, effectively driving brand awareness and opening multiple store branches.
- Increased monthly sales revenues through social media postings and ad.
- Designed and created their website and e-commerce store.
Education History
Field of Study:
Human Resource Management
Major:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Graduation Date:
November 30, 1998
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
Social Media Marketing Certified
Inbound Marketing Certified
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Account Management, eCommerce Site Development, Facebook, Customer Service, Facebook Management, Facebook Marketing, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Graphic Design, Graphic Ads, Image Editing, iMovie, Inventory Management, Mac OS, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel 2007, Accounting Software,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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SEO
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: 100 Mbps and above
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result:
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: MacBook Air
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5
- Operating System: MacOS X
All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.09/hr
Mary
Candidate ID: 411733
ADVANCED
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Accounting Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets...
INTERMEDIATE
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Video Editing, Social Media Management, Graphic Design, Data Entry...
Median Rate
$8.09
$8.74
if $1 = PHP52
$10.24
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 8.57 per hour or $USD 743.12 per month
Full Time: $USD 8.09 per hour or $USD 1402.54 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Mary has been working for more than 20 years as Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Branch Operations Head, Procurement Manager, Administrative Assistant - Invoicing and Virtual Vacation Rental Manager. She has an experience working for global clients such as Australians and from New Zealand.
- Her work experiences revolved around working in the banking industry and has transitioned to working freelance to spend more time with her family. She's used to handling branch operations, doing approvals of account openings, cash management, check clearing & bookkeeping
- As a Procurement Manger she was tasked to:
- Managed supplier invoices for purchases for jobs and stock items, and matched them to system receipts for posting to the General Ledger.
- Worked in monitoring invoices and ordering the company's supplies and workshop stocks for their branches.
- Rendered additional assistance with expense account management and with general admin duties.
- Worked closely with business owner, financial manager, sales officers and job technician for the proper allocation of work receipts and inventory issuances.
- She is proficient in using MS Excel, Word, Shopify and email management. She's also recently about to take up training in using the MYOB tool.
- With her recent corporate experience she became an Assistant Branch Manager already and she considers this as her career highlight.
- She's confident in handling any bookkeeping role or non voice support customer service roles.
- Available to start asap.
https://www.predictiveindex.com/reference-profile/operator/
Strongest Behaviors
- Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging their background and strictly following “the book.”
- Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support decisions before action is taken.
- Focused; can concentrate on the task at hand for long periods. Quickly notices and understands technical matters more than social ones. Consistent and patiently thoughtful.
Helpful, patient, and stable; works steadily and consistently. Respectful of established processes, standards, and policies, she will work within those standards to ensure repeated successes and high quality results. Mary Ann has the patience and tolerance required for routine work and can be relied on to do such work consistently and in a relaxed manner. Prefers having, and following, a well thought-out process to ensure success. If she is responsible for establishing the process, they will do so in a thoughtful, methodical manner, paying close attention to details and time-honored successes. Once established, they’ll expect that the process be followed consistently.
Employment History
Procurement Manager / Purchasing and Invoicing Clerk
Industry:
Heavy Industrial / Machinery / Equipment
Employment Period:
February 2023 to January 2024 (11 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managed supplier invoices for purchases for jobs and stock items, and matched them to system receipts for posting to the General Ledger.
- Also worked in monitoring invoices and ordering the company's supplies and workshop stocks for their branches.
- Rendered additional assistance with expense account management and with general admin duties.
- Worked closely with business owner, financial manager, sales officers, and job technicians for the proper allocation of work receipts and inventory issuances.
Branch Operations Head
Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Employment Period:
April 2017 to June 2019 (26 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage daily branch operations consistent with internal controls and approved policies.
- Assist the Business Manager in increasing the branch profitability and ensure customer satisfaction thru quality service.
- Promote employee engagement.
- Review and approves transactions within authority limit.
- Perform custodianship functions in accordance with the approved matrix.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supervision of all branch transactions.
- Cash management - ensure cash supply and demand are met and within the limit on a daily basis.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Employment Period:
June 2010 to March 2017 (80 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tasked to review all the day to day transaction of tellers and cash officers.
- Maintain all files of cash hub and all documents properly approved prior to filing.
- Monitor balancing of the cash account.
- Designated to process outward clearing checks.
- Assigned to prepare regular and required reports.
- Responsible for monitoring and preparation of cash hub expenses.
- Assist Auditors during yearly audit and provide requested documents for review.
Invoicing Clerk
Industry:
Retail / Merchandise
Employment Period:
January 2021 to November 2022 (21 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- In-charge of invoicing, archiving email of supporting documents for reference, and ensuring correctness of entries upon fulfillment in DEAR software and shopify platform.
- Worked closely with operations, customer service, accounting and dispatch teams.
Education History
Field of Study:
Commerce
Major:
Marketing
Graduation Date:
April 5, 1999
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Accounting Reconciliation, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Bank Reconciliation, Email Handling, Administrative Support, Invoicing,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Video Editing, Social Media Management, Graphic Design, Data Entry, Content EditingMYOBGoogle SpreadsheetMicrosoft OutlookVirtual Assistant Skills
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Greater than 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: https://www.speedtest.net/result/15733902838
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Asus
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Operating System: Windows 11
All-inclusive Rate: USD $6.16/hr
Lara
Candidate ID: 394354
ADVANCED
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Product Listing, Amazon Product Research, Customer Service, Data Entry...
INTERMEDIATE
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eBay, Order Processing, Order Entry...
Median Rate
$6.16
$6.52
if $1 = PHP52
$7.35
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 6.16 per hour or $USD 533.85 per month
Full Time: $USD 6.16 per hour or $USD 1067.70 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Lara has been working since 2006. She started working in the BPO industry and has later on transitioned getting freelance/home based jobs catering clients mostly in US & Bulgaria
- She gained experience/expertise in:
- Customer Service
- Virtual Assistance
- Product Listing
- E commerce (eBay, Amazon)
- She is also skilled with product research, data entry, order processing and has basic photo editing & optimizing titles using SEO Keywords
- She is adept with using the following tools/technologies:
- DSM Tool
- Dropship Beast
- Hydra Lister
- Canva
- ZIK Analytics
- Available to start immediately for full-time/part-time roles.
Employment History
PRODUCT LISTING SPECIALIST
Industry:
Retail / Merchandise
Employment Period:
June 2021 to July 2021 (0 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Product listing on e-commerce platforms
- Maintaining and administering the e-commerce stores
- Inventory control and price management
- Listing quality checks and enhancements
- Listing description & content writing
- Product market research and competition price checking
E-COMMERCE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Industry:
Retail / Merchandise
Employment Period:
February 2017 to May 2021 (51 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Product sourcing and research manually or using Zik Analytics
- Listing products manually on my client's account or using Dropship Beast.
- Edit photos using Canva or do collage using Picmonkey
- Process orders manually
- Update productivity sheets daily
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
August 2011 to February 2017 (66 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Marketing Maintenance Agent for 1 year
- Update and maintain the Credit List
- Accommodate customer's inquiries and question regarding the company
- Fraud Agent for 1 year
- Accommodate client inquiries regarding their pending order and their delivery status.
CREDIT SPECIALIST II
Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Employment Period:
December 2006 to February 2010 (38 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Credit Verifier for Saving Loan.
- Do Employment and Residence Verification.
- Re-evaluate and reprocess loan application that is already denied
Email Support
Industry:
Transportation / Logistics
Employment Period:
July 2022 to December 2023 (16 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sent email and answer customer inquiries about their parcels
Education History
Field of Study:
Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy
Major:
Physical Therapy
Graduation Date:
October 1, 1999
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Product Listing, Amazon Product Research, Customer Service, Data Entry,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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eBayOrder ProcessingOrder Entry
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: 25 Mbps
- Working Environment: Shared Room
- Speed Test Result:
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Asus
- Processor: Intel(R) Pentium (R) CPU N4200@1.10GHz
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $7.61/hr
Elena
Candidate ID: 310128
ADVANCED
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Call Management, Customer Service, Data Entry, Email Support...
INTERMEDIATE
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English Tutoring, Google Spreadsheet, Executive Assistance, Organizational Skills...
Median Rate
$7.61
$8.18
if $1 = PHP52
$9.51
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 7.61 per hour or $USD 659.41 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Candidate started working in BPO companies way back 2009.
- She was also engaged in doing freelance roles while working with these BPO companies and worked as a Freelancer
- She worked for different roles doing customer service, back office tasks, virtual assistance, Sales and as a teacher in organizations/school.
- For her BPO experience she handled clients from US & Australia.
- Elena worked with different eCommerce platforms
- Amazon
- Shopify
- She was able to handle financial accounts credit cards and for Retail Gas & electricity provider industry.
- Tools that she used:
- CRM
- REI simple - Database
- Zoho
- SAP
- Mojo Dialler
- Zencall
- Keap
- Hubspot
Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Individualist
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Strongest Behaviors:
- Strongly persistent. Pursues goals in very deliberate and systematic manner, even when setbacks or failures occur. Opinionated; only changes when absolutely required.
- Extremely casual with rules. With strong focus on the goals rather than the implementation, will bend the rules in order to meet objectives. Very freely delegates details.
- Seemingly carefree; unruffled, unflappable, and unworried. Takes each day as it comes and consistently follows the predictable routines.
Elena is independent and individualistic in thinking and behavior. Has strong ideas and opinions and expresses them with confidence and certainty.
Having a willingness to take risk, Elena is likely to develop and act on ideas that are distinctly new or unconventional. This is a creative and nonconformist personality.
In expressing and acting on her ideas, Elena is determined and persistent and has the kind of confidence and nerve involved in initiating innovation or change. Very determined and persistent, once a goal is set she’ll generally push hard to reach it, regardless of the goal’s popularity with others. Undaunted by criticisms or failures.
Employment History
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT/ APPOINTMENT SETTER (FREELANCE)
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
May 2016 to October 2020 (53 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that everyone cultivates effective business relationships especially with the executive decision makers.
- Get to work with different industries like real estate and computer software companies.
- Had worked with different ESL companies as well.
- But to the most part, I worked as a Virtual Assistant with a US client owning a real estate company. I assist him with calendar management, email management and also assist/help my client in buying properties in the US.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Industry:
Non-Profit Organisation / Social Services / NGO
Employment Period:
April 2018 to April 2019 (12 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delegate responsibility among colleagues and youth to enforce tasks with certainty and accuracy.
- Monitored all programs are done according to what was planned, if not, to something that will have great results.
ADMIN ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Industry:
Education
Employment Period:
April 2017 to April 2018 (12 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provided various kinds of administrative assistance to the school.
- Answered phones, responded to emails, printing of documents, sending and processing invoices and scheduling meetings. Worked on multiple projects or tasks at once.
- Assisted the lead teacher in handling a preschool class
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Employment Period:
October 2014 to April 2016 (18 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Creates a lasting relationship with the customers. Ensures that they are satisfied with our services.
- Provides great customer service among our clients all over the world.
- Develops negotiating strategies, examining risks and potentials.
- Processes customers' requests - balance transfer, card replacement, adding supplementary cards, process over-the-phone payments, merchant verification
SENIOR PROCESS ASSOCIATE
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
July 2013 to September 2014 (14 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handled a gas and electricity provider in Australia. We monitor the materials and the availability of the resources. Sends people to our customers' address to have gas pipes and electric meter installed.
- Was a part of the back office team where a system is being used to ensure that the customers’ queries and concerns were addressed in a timely manner.
PROCESS ASSOCIATE
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
March 2009 to March 2012 (36 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handled a prepaid debit card provider in the US who catered to clients from different US establishments.
- Was initially part of the Activations team (activates newly-registered card). Was upskilled for the Customer Service Department that involved proper coordination to the internal management team. Answers customers' queries and process requests like payment, Balance Transfer, card replacement, etc.
- Was promoted to the Lost and Stolen Team that handles compromised cards. Also been to Disputes and Escalations Department where we were well-trained to provide solution to the most complicated issues whether by the client or by the operations.
Education History
Field of Study:
Business Studies/Administration/Management
Major:
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Graduation Date:
February 1, 2017
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Call Management, Customer Service, Data Entry, Email Support, Inbound Collections, Inbound Lead Generation, Outbound Appointment Setting, People Skills, Phone Support,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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English TutoringGoogle SpreadsheetExecutive AssistanceOrganizational Skills
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: N/A
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Laptop
- Brand Name: Acer
- Processor: Intel i5
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $90.67/hr
Jacqueline
Candidate ID: 307095
ADVANCED
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Email Support, Virtual Assistant Skills, Back-office...
INTERMEDIATE
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Recruiting, Sourcing, Calendar Management...
Median Rate
$90.67
$103.60
if $1 = PHP52
$133.55
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 90.67 per hour or $USD 7858.48 per month
Full Time: $USD 90.67 per hour or $USD 15716.95 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Jacqueline started working in the call center industry back in 2007. She started working from home in 2016.
- She has gained proficiency on Email Management, Calendar Management, Travel Management, Database Management, Technical Support, and Personal Assistant.
- She also has some experience in doing online or internet research and Recruitment task for background check candidates and sourcing.
- She is proficient in tools such as Trello, Linkedin, Kajabi, Canva, Social Media, Slack, Time doctor, Asana, Zendesk and UPS.
- She can start immediately.
Strongest Behaviors
- Unhurried and deliberate, stable and will do things using the established process; finds it difficult to change these systems. Dependable, consistent and needs familiar environments and coworkers to be most productive.
- Cooperative, easy-going, and agreeable in getting along with others. A focused, uncritical listener who won’t “rock the boat.”
- Methodical, steady, and even-paced; loses productivity when interrupted.
A very conscientious and disciplined person; particularly careful, thorough, and accurate in their work. This individual is exacting and strives to produce results that precisely meet the established goals. Works best where there are clear standards, expectations, reporting relationships and measurements for the work. Jacqueline will depend upon professional training, their own experience, or management leadership, to provide those standards and the structure needed for their work.
Employment History
Freelance Researcher/EA
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
August 2020 to August 2020 (0 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- I worked as a Researcher.
- I researched or helped him to find info or something that he wants to me check.
Asset Report- Executive Assistant
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
January 2020 to March 2020 (1 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- I worked as Executive Assistant of our CEO/Director. She gave tasks to do, helping her to book a flight, also as a Recruiter to background check candidates, and do some research as well as Daily reports/ Tasks.
Executive Assistant
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
April 2020 to November 2020 (7 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- I worked as Executive Assistant of President of the company. He gave tasks to do, helping her to book a flight, computed and encode his business and personal expenses, processed his taxes, scheduled his DMV, and do some research as well as Daily reports/Tasks.
- Tools used: DMV, H&R block, Login.gov, Whatsapp, TTP (Trusted Traveler Programs)/Global Entry, SAP Concur, and ADP.
Customer Experience
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
April 2020 to September 2020 (5 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- I also worked as a Customer Experience representative/ Email support/Chat support in an E-commerce company.
- Tools used: Shopify, Shipstation, Richpanel, Hubstaff, Slack, ticket tracker, ASANA, Reamaze, Zendesk, Gorgias, Slack, USPS, and Social Media.
Administrative Assistant
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
January 2021 to July 2021 (6 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- I worked as Executive Assistant of Senior Sales Manager of a Marketing company. He gave tasks to do, helping him to book a flight, computed and encode his business and personal expenses, Quotation/ quote prices, Email/ Sent Campaigns to Clients thru Mailchimp
- The tools that I used were ERPR2, PDFESCAPE, PDF creator, Slack, Google suites and Time doctor.
Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
March 2021 to August 2021 (5 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As a Virtual Assistant, I assisted with admin tasks
- Gave me task to do and checked the email for prospect clients, posted on some announcements in slack and FB group page
- Do research regarding podcast and speaking/conference/events and contacted or emailed client.
- Tools used: Slack, Gmail, Google sheet, Trello, Linkedin, Kajabi, Canva, and FB.
Executive Assistant
Industry:
Construction / Building / Engineering
Employment Period:
January 2020 to March 2020 (1 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Initally started working as a Personal Assistant to the CEO prior being promoted to managing/supervising the Dispatch Team.
Responsibilities include:
- Email Management - responding to emails on behalf of client
- Calendar Management - reminding client of their daily meetings and schedules; create schedules for the Dispatch Team to follow
- Travel Management - schedule flights, books hotel accommodations or reservations for clients
- Phone Handling - doing outbound call to follow up on reservations
- Internet Research of drop-off information (Zip codes and streets) and patient's information
- Database management - updating ambulance and patient schedules and ambulance information on client's main system
- Technical Support - provide assistance to Dispatch Team by providing basic troubleshooting steps if their ipads are experiencing technical issues
- Send daily reports
Virtual Assistant
Industry:
Healthcare / Medical
Employment Period:
January 2016 to July 2019 (42 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
March 2011- April 2014
Responsibilities:
- I worked as Level2 Technical Support Representative for POTS line.
- I Troubleshoot the POTS line of the customer by dispatching technicians and thru our Switch.
Project Manager
April 2015 –Oct 2015
Responsibilities:
- I worked as Project Manager for the Return equipment in a telephone company.
- I emailed and called the customer with disconnected telephone lines and ask to return the equipment such as telephones and routers.
- I send a dispatch if the customer couldn’t take off the router or send them a FEDEX label for them to shipped the equipment.
Technical Support Representative/ Project Manager
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
March 2011 to October 2015 (55 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- I worked as Technical Support Representative Level 1.
- I’m assisting customers who has a dsl problem and some basic computer problems.
Technical Support Representative
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
November 2007 to March 2011 (40 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- I worked as Technical Support Representative Level 1.
- I’m assisting customers who has a dsl problem and some basic computer problems.
Education History
Field of Study:
Computer Science/Information Technology
Major:
Computer Science
Graduation Date:
March 1, 2004
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Email SupportVirtual Assistant SkillsBack-office
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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RecruitingSourcingCalendar Management
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: 50 Mbps
- Working Environment: Private Room
- Speed Test Result: Download: 17.87, Upload: 42.78
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Desktop
- Brand Name: Lenovo
- Processor: Core i3 6th Gen
- Operating System: Windows 10
All-inclusive Rate: USD $8.57/hr
Kathleen
Candidate ID: 284054
ADVANCED
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Outbound Calling, Cold Calling, Appointment Setting, Lead Generation...
INTERMEDIATE
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Social Media Management...
Median Rate
$8.57
$9.29
if $1 = PHP52
$10.96
if $1 = PHP40
Currency Fluctuation Range
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Employment Preferences
(inclusive of service fee)
*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Part Time: $USD 8.57 per hour or $USD 743.12 per month
Full Time: $USD 8.57 per hour or $USD 1486.25 per month
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
- Kath has been working remotely for 11 years now. She acquired a degree in Nursing in 2010. After her stint with a local magazine company, she shifted to remote work and started as an ESL Online Teacher to Chinese students. After 3 years, she joined a Singapore-based HR consulting company as an Appointment Setter. Most of her employment after that was with clients from the UK, Canada, and the US engaging in education, biotechnology, real estate, merchant, and cleaning industries.
- She became well-versed in performing the following:
- Appointment setting
- B2B outbound sales
- Cold calling
- Emails and SMS outreach
- Social media management - LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Lead generation
- Tutoring
- She is an adept user of Apollo.io, MailChimp, Go High-level, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zendesk, Microsoft Office Apps (Outlook, Excel), Google Workspace (Document, Spreadsheet, Drive, Hangouts), Slack, Discord, Trello, Realestate.com.au, and PopStream.
- She can start anytime.
- She is amenable to working in any shift, whether part-time or full-time.
Strongest Behaviors
- Formal, reserved, introspective, and skeptical of new people; requires “proof” to build trust in new people.
- Detail-oriented and precise; follow-through is deep and literal to ensure tasks were completed in accordance with quality standards.
- Operationally, as opposed to socially, focused. Thinks, in specific terms, about what needs to be done and how to do it accurately and flawlessly; follows, in a literal way, that execution plan.
Kathleen Maye is thoughtful, disciplined, and particularly attentive to, careful of, and accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems, and enjoys solving them, particularly within their area of expertise. Works at a steady, even pace, leveraging their background for the betterment of the team, company, or customer.
With experience and/or training, they will develop a high level of specialized expertise. Serious and dedicated to the job and the company. Their work pace is steady and even-keeled, and they’re motivated by a real concern for getting work done thoroughly and correctly. Discipline and circumspect thinking will lend caution to their decision-making; Kathleen Maye plans ahead, double checks, and follows up carefully on decisions and actions.
Employment History
ESL Online Teacher
Industry:
Education
Employment Period:
February 2012 to August 2015 (42 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Online teacher to Chinese Students both Adults and Children. Teaching them basic English, helping them enhance their English communication skills
Appointment Setter
Industry:
Human Resources Management / Consulting
Employment Period:
June 2015 to June 2017 (24 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Calling all local companies in Singapore to assist them in hiring applicants on each vacant position that they have.
Lead Generator/Cold-caller
Industry:
Others
Employment Period:
February 2016 to December 2017 (21 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Calling leads to pre qualify them and transfer it to a live agent
Lead Gen Agent / Data Miner
Industry:
Human Resources Management / Consulting
Employment Period:
January 2017 to June 2018 (17 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead Mining, lead searching on different platforms, finding the names, emails and the best number to reach that person.
ESL Online Teacher
Industry:
Education
Employment Period:
April 2016 to August 2018 (27 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Online teacher to Korean Students both Adults and Children. Teaching them basic English, helping them enhance their English communication skills.
Virtual Assistant / Appointment Setter
Industry:
BioTechnology / Pharmaceutical / Clinical research
Employment Period:
November 2017 to February 2019 (15 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Calling business owners who might be interested to invest in Biotechnology.
Virtual Assistant for Real Estate
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
February 2020 to August 2021 (18 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cold Calling, calling how owners if they would be interested in selling or if they would consider selling their property.
- Sending text messages
Social Media Manager / Business Development Manager
Industry:
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Employment Period:
April 2021 to July 2023 (27 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handling the company's Social Media accounts, promoting the company's services as well as sending emails to different prospects.
Virtual Assistant / Appointment Setter (Real Estate)
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
September 2021 to January 2023 (16 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cold Calling, calling home owners if they would be interested in selling, if they would consider selling their property, or if they do have other properties that they might consider selling.
Virtual Assistant for Real Estate
Industry:
Property / Real Estate
Employment Period:
April 2022 to December 2022 (8 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cold Calling, calling owners if they would be interested in selling, if they would consider selling their property, or if they do have other properties that they might consider selling.
Appointment Setter
Industry:
Repair and Maintenance Services
Employment Period:
June 2023 to September 2023 (3 Months)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Calling business owners to see if they are in need of cleaning services. We offer them a free site visit to check what help they need when it comes to our cleaning services.
Education History
Field of Study:
Nursing
Major:
Nursing
Graduation Date:
April 28, 2010
Located In:
Philippines
License and Certification: :
N/A
Skills
ADVANCED ★★★
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Outbound Calling, Cold Calling, Appointment Setting, Lead Generation, Sales,
INTERMEDIATE ★★
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Social Media Management
Work at Home Capabilities:
- Internet Bandwidth: Between 5mbps to 100mbps
- Working Environment: Shared Room
- Speed Test Result: https://beta.speedtest.net/result/15326940171
- Internet Type: Fiber
- Hardware Type: Desktop
- Brand Name: N/A
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5
- Operating System: Windows 10
*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
**Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate and fluctuate slightly from month to month.
Can Virtual Assistants Help Working Parents?

Absolutely! Most people think virtual assistants help primarily with professional functions, but they can help bring order to your personal life too.
For instance, a lot of virtual assistants are great at managing their client’s calendars. Got a Skype meeting with a client, an online consultation with your child’s teacher, and a Zoom party with friends coming up in the same week? Just about any virtual assistant can get you sorted. They can even take care of menial tasks like booking hotels, tickets, or carrying out your weekly online grocery shopping.
Basically, virtual assistants can function as an extra set of hands, which is something any parent would welcome. We even came up with a guide as to how they can help out working mums through every stage of pregnancy and childbirth and you can read that here.
Pro-tip: If you’re a husband looking for a perfect push gift for your expecting wife, the services of a VA might be a great choice, especially if your partner also intends to resume working after she gives birth.
What Should I Look For When Hiring Virtual Assistants?

So, you’ve now put out an ad for virtual assistants (or signed up with us and we’ve already sourced candidates for you *wink*wink*). Perhaps you’ve already received a few CV’s and are preparing to interview the lot. What traits should you be on the lookout for?
Read this before you start your first round of interviews so you’re better prepared.
Should I Allow My Virtual Assistants to Work From Anywhere?

Lots of virtual assistants, especially in the Philippines, work from home. It provides them with great flexibility and allows them to spend time with their families.
On the other hand, there’s an increasing number of virtual workers who prefer a work from anywhere set-up. Sometimes called digital nomads, they have no permanent addresses because they spend a great deal of time traveling. Yet they still get the job done. (Well, they would have to, given how their remote jobs pay for their lifestyles.)
For some clients, this is not an issue so long as the virtual assistants are still able to carry out their jobs effectively. Though there are some that have valid concerns about the set-up and would prefer that their VA’s work from home.
There’s really no right or wrong answer here since everyone’s needs are different. If you’re stuck on this question, you can read this to have a better grasp of the issue and make an informed decision that benefits both parties.
How Do I Come Up With An Employee-Friendly Remote Working Policy?

Happy employees are productive employees. Best of all, they’re more likely to stay loyal to you, even if another client comes around offering to match what you pay them if they jump ship.
So, it’s very much in your interest to set up a working policy that suits both you and your VA’s. Click here for a basic guide to help you get started.
Also, the past year resulted in a lot of changes in the remote working industry. This article talks about three remote working principles that’s set to change the workplace as we know it. Forever. You may want to read it prior to crafting your remote work policy as well.
Which Functions Should I Keep to Myself?

VA’s are amazingly versatile. So long as you’ve got a good system in place, you can get them to do pretty much anything.
That doesn’t mean you should leave everything to them, though. There are some business or company functions you’re better off keeping close to your chest. Here’s a handful of them.
Why Are Filipino Virtual Assistants So Special?

Now, we get to the crux of the matter. Even if you visit other forums or blogs on remote working, they all agree on one thing: Filipinos are the best virtual assistants.
Not only do they have good command of the English language, but Filipinos are renowned for their hospitality and loyalty. You can bet that those things carry over well into their VA duties.
I could say more on the matter, of course, but this article summarises it all better if you need further convincing.
How Do I Deal With Cultural Differences If I Hire Filipino Virtual Assistants?

Ah, this is always a chief concern and it’s perfectly valid. Western and Asian work cultures do have significant differences, and Australian/Filipino ones are no different.
While the Philippines is rather Westernised, its culture is a melting pot of many others, both Asian and Western. Thus, as with any intercultural working arrangement, you can expect some adjustments on both sides.
Here are just a handful of the most common ones to anticipate.
What Is the Average Salary of a Filipino Virtual Assistant?

It usually varies, depending on the candidate’s skill set and job experience. Click here to view our comprehensive pricing guide.
Should I Pay My Virtual Assistants Based On Their Skill or Their Location?

Okay, so this is an advanced topic. Please bear in mind that if you’re just starting to hire virtual assistants, this shouldn’t be a concern. There are standard pricing guides like the one mentioned above, and most virtual assistant freelancers abide by that. If you’re hiring virtual assistants via a remote working agency like ours *wink*wink,* you don’t even need to think about this.
If you’ve been working with a highly capable virtual assistant that you’ve come to depend on and trust, then you can consider this. Especially if they’re asking for a raise.
There has long been a debate over whether VA’s (or remote workers in general) should be paid based on their skill or location. Obviously, this isn’t a black and white issue and there are many points of contention.
Ultimately, that decision should be made after a comprehensive conversation with the staff in question. Ideally, you should talk about their needs, their future plans, and their career goals. Don’t forget to mention your company’s current trajectory and capacity to meet their proposed salaries as well because you do need to benefit from such an arrangement too.
For more on the topic, you can read this article.
How Can I Best Manage My Filipino Virtual Assistants?

Filipino VA’s are generally quite easy to work with. You will find that they are quite obliging by nature and capable and prompt by training, especially if they went through our programs.
However, the best working relationships entail considerable effort from both parties. If you’ve made it this far and would like to do your part, kudos to you.
For starters, making the effort to learn a bit of the Filipino language will go a long way. You don’t have to compose Tagalog poetry to get along with your VA, but these will certainly come in handy.
Furthermore, here are a few more general guidelines for cultivating and maintaining a harmonious working relationship with your Filipino VA’s.
How Can I Avoid Costly Mistakes If It’s My First Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant?

First of all, it’s normal to have a lot of questions at the beginning. While it’s a lot easier to get involved in remote work these days, you should still expect a bit of a learning curve, especially if you’ve never done it before.
However, there are some things you can watch out for to avoid really costly mistakes that might put you off a remote work set-up. You can read this article to find out more.
What Other Challenges Should I Look Out For and How Do I Deal With Them?

Remote work is wonderful, but it isn’t without its challenges. But forewarned is forearmed, so here’s an article that talks about the most common remote working challenges.
Most importantly, it also discusses some of the best practices for dealing with them. Each entrepreneur faces a unique set of challenges because they have different remote working needs, but the aforementioned article is a great source of general guidelines.
I Really Appreciate How Effectively and Efficiently My VA Works. What’s the Best Way to Show My Appreciation?

Good for you! Lots of virtual assistants, especially among the Filipino remote working community, have a great reputation for going the extra mile for their clients.
This article was originally written in honor of Employee Appreciation Day, but it’s chock-full of ideas for making your VA’s feel valued, even from far away.
Remember, people who feel that their efforts are appreciated will always be driven to constantly give their best at work.
Got further questions? Want to hire your own virtual assistant and would like some assistance? Sign up with Remote Staff today and let us help you get started!
Serena has been working remotely and writing content for the better part of the last decade. To date, she's written for Pepper.ph and Mabuhay Magazine, among others, and has churned out more than a thousand articles on everything from The Basics of Stock Market Investing to How to Make Milk Tea-Flavored Taho at home.




















