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I’m a typical dad. When we pull up to something interesting, I want to point it out to my kids and maybe explain it. Sometimes they want to hear it and sometimes they don’t. We’ve visited a number of cathedrals since we’ve been here in Europe. They’re pretty amazing. This time I was explaining to my kids what a conf... |
I believe when you do good in the world, it comes back to you 10-fold. We see this all the time but still, sometimes it's hard to believe. Also, as people, we have self-protective instincts. We want to make sure that we get our fair share and that nobody takes advantage of us. But when we go out of our way to show t... |
I got this great email from Kymn. She writes: Hi John, LOVE your newsletter! Quick question: 99% of my communication with my VA is via email. We used to meet on zoom frequently and now we do not anymore. Her work is still excellent. I’m wondering if it is a mistake not to connect with her face-to-face more often and... |
I’m on holiday right now. In the past week we rode our bikes from Germany to Switzerland to Austria. The Bodensee borders all 3 countries and is beautiful: <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/a83117ef-f74b-92af-b60c-fcca9bf5ee30.jpeg" width="480" height="359" data-file-id="474060" data-... |
On our bike trip, we could only bring a small bag for our clothes. It’s called a saddle bag and fits under the bike seat. Here’s my wife’s bike fully packed: <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/8d3c40ff-69d1-bbcf-18b0-f895469dc396.jpeg" width="480" height="361" data-file-id="474064" dat... |
Dan sent me this screenshot a few days ago. This guy, Marshall, shared his experience when he went to his dentist. Normally, you’d have a receptionist greet you and get your information for your appointment. Instead, Marshall was greeted by a virtual Filipino receptionist on video. <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/... |
Breakfast in Europe is different than breakfast in the US. In the US I typically eat pancakes or cereal or potatoes and eggs. Since we’ve been in Europe, I haven’t eaten any of those things for breakfast. My breakfast almost every day has looked like this: <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27... |
I didn’t grow up watching “The Sound of Music” like my wife did, but I’ve seen it a number of times since we’ve been married. As we climbed these mountains in Austria I just couldn’t help but sing “The hills are alive, with the sound of music…” over and over again. These mountains really are magical. <img src="https:/... |
Last Sunday, a volcano in the Philippines erupted, resulting in the evacuation of around 1,500 families. The volcano, Mount Bulusan, is in Sorsogon (Bicol Region). It’s part of the southernmost region of Luzon. It’s about 320 miles (517 km) away from Manila and just 43 miles (55km) away from Albay, the capital of that... |
After reaching the pass the other day we had a long fun decent. At the bottom was an amazing river which we followed uphill for a long ways. Maybe 20 miles. The end miles were steep…just like the beginning miles were steep. Hard. After sleeping we didn’t really know what the ride looked like moving forward but we quick... |
The Philippines has a long history and understanding some of it helps understand the people. Before the Spanish colonized the Philippines in the 1500s, it already had a rich history of writing using an indigenous alphabet called baybayin. If you want to learn more about it, you can read about it: <a href="https://en.w... |
A lot of people know that boxing is big in the Philippines because of Manny Pacquiao. Boxing is a big sport in the Philippines. There are boxing gyms all over the country. Whenever Manny fights, the <a href="https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/689013/pnp-zero-crime-rate-in-metro-manila-during-pacquiao-mayweather-bout" target... |
While my family and I were biking across Europe, I’d check my emails and Basecamp on my phone. It’s work, but it’s only a few minutes every other day. The best part is I’m able to do it in places with the most amazing views. <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/174edea8-9ec8-ef7f-b3eb-40... |
I get emails like this from a lot of people. But I’m featuring Mitchell’s email here because it also gave a great suggestion. Hey John! I've listened to every podcast episode you have, I love them, short and sweet and to the point which I appreciate it. I would love to hear some episodes on compensation for OFS's. I k... |
Voting brings a lot of emotion. During the last election cycle my wife and I had some different views. We had a number of heated conversations. Nothing ever got out of control...but it wasn't our normal. We ended up coming really close together and having really similar views in the end. That's rarely the outcome. ... |
Brett sent me this email in response to the previous email about having regular meetings with your OFS. Hey John! I meet with my VA every 6 to 8 weeks. These meetings are not particularly productive, but that is not the point. Systems and quick communication will always be more productive than conversations which easi... |
A few years ago my grandparents (my dad's side) died at 99 and 100 years old. They died a few months apart, both of them still at home. They never went to a care facility. I don't hope to live that long, but I certainly have some long living genetics. This is kind-of morbid, but I have a death plan. I don't want to... |
I just got back from cycling across Europe for a month. No laptop. That's right. I didn't take my laptop with me. "But John...I've been getting your emails 4 times per week for the past month. I've seen your ads on Facebook and Youtube. How?" Guess. Yep...OFS. Running my own business was always about lifestyle f... |
Today is Independence Day in the USA. I'm at Lake Powell. <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/0b7f03e8-f869-dd78-b7bc-8e3fb9c00b52.jpg" width="480" height="221" data-file-id="474172" data-cke-saved-src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/0b7f03e8-f869-dd78-b7bc-8... |
This email contains free training to give to your OFS. I'm sending this out because it has been requested so many times. Training an OFS sucks. I know you don't want to do it. I don't want to do it. It's not fun. It takes time. It requires you to think. It's 1000% effective and will return on your time investment o... |
While on our bike trip I heard about inflation all over the place. Gas is $8-9/gallon! Inflation is affecting everybody, including your OFS. I got this email from Tiffany. Hi John, Sorry to bother you on your holiday, but I got a rather urgent note from my VAs today about their cost of living increases, and wonder ... |
“John, can you just recruit for me? The fact that you made <a href="https://www.onevaaway.com/sales-page-537065901647522650020" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.onevaaway.com/sales-page-537065901647522650020">OneVAAway</a> tells me you have it down to a science. I really don’t have the ti... |
Late last year, a typhoon hit Cebu, which affected several of my OFS, mostly our developers. One of the OFS who was affected is Mark, who works as a web designer and front-end developer for us. Cebu is 2nd largest IT hub in the Philippines. A lot of people move there to gain experience working for tech and start-up co... |
One of the hardest things to do when you get back from vacation is putting away everything that you brought with you. There’s also the cleaning and the organizing. It’s so much work that sometimes you feel like you need a vacation after coming home from vacation. We all clean our homes. It’s a universal thing. We all ... |
Wow, I didn’t really expect a lot of people to respond to a newsletter about breakfast. I’m not super passionate about food. For me, food is fuel. I eat to keep myself healthy. My wife says I don't have a "relationship with food". It's just something necessary for me. But some have really strong feelings about it. ... |
I'm all about family time. And, if I can include family time with friend time, even better. That's one of the reasons I love Lake Powell. I just got back from a week at Lake Powell, where we taught a bunch of little girls how to braid hair, <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/59339d68-... |
A few of you will remember this photo: <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/69d05a9d-8f70-c944-e4bc-c3679dd852ac.jpg" width="320" height="480" data-file-id="474192" data-cke-saved-src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/69d05a9d-8f70-c944-e4bc-c3679dd852ac.jpg" />... |
I'm the type of person who asks for forgiveness rather than for permission. I tend to jump in, before I know exactly how to make it work. I rarely read instructions. These were all good things helping me figure out how to outsource to OFS. There was no manual when I started. Heck, there wasn't even <a href="https:/... |
Remember back when we used to think that in the future, we’d finally be rid of COVID and get back to normal? Those were the good old days. Now, we look at COVID like it’s the flu or the common cold. You don’t want to get it, but you’ll get it sooner or later. When you do get it, we’ll just have to manage it. Filipin... |
I've always found foreign currencies interesting. I'm so used to the green USD that when I first saw other money I thought it was strange. Now I often use foreign currency as a bookmark souvenir of where I've been. Most of the world uses paper and linen for their currency. That’s the texture you feel when you touch a... |
Mistakes are a part of life. There are a lot of things in my life that I wish I could change. But the one thing I’ve never regretted is doing something and failing at it. Most of my regrets are things that I didn’t do or started too late. Like with my business, I made<a href="/the-first-mistakes-i-made-outsourcing/" t... |
Vacation!!! Such a happy topic. But not so much in the Philippines. It comes with stress there. We’re pretty generous when it comes to giving paid time off here at Onlinejobs.ph. We tell our people they can take as much time off as they want. But I have always felt like my people are hesitant to take vacations. W... |
Our lead generation isn't the same as your lead gen. My business is different than yours. But lead generation is still critical to almost all businesses, so here are some ideas for you from ways my team does it for me. - participating in forums - they regularly make posts and contribute to relevant forums. They don't... |
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Luzon, with Abra, a province in Northern Luzon, as its epicenter, last Tuesday (July 26). This earthquake was so strong that the effects were felt all the way in Manila, which is 270 miles away. <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/bf8eb4f7-b6d9-38ad-9b38-6... |
Security is one of the biggest concerns people have when working with an OFS. What if my OFS gets hacked? How secure is the internet in the Philippines? I understand these concerns. We often see it in the news and in movies about how hackers can steal your information. The thing is, most of the technology is the same... |
Everyone wants to hire experienced workers. I get it. An experienced OFS can get to work right away. They require less training and onboarding, giving you a faster investment return. ...in theory. But you know what? Some of the best people I've hired were newbies. They didn’t have any experience. They didn’t know ho... |
I have a friend who lives in Chile. The other day he sent me a photo of his kids: <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/70802be1-30b9-cbb0-b9ab-78feb3df5e9b.jpg" width="360" height="480" data-file-id="474376" data-cke-saved-src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/7... |
What I'm about to say is totally optional for you. But it's also really good. I give my workers at Onlinejobs.ph additional pay for insurance premiums. I pay for their PhilHealth, health insurance, and SSS. Because I don’t have a business entity in the Philippines, I can’t pay for these benefits directly. I reimburs... |
You’re ready to hire another OFS for your team. Should you delegate that process to your OFS? That’s the question Corey asked in his email. John, Gotta confess - most of the time I can't stand people's weekly emails and usually unsubscribe. Your emails haven't met that fate yet! Honestly, I find them insightful and h... |
We have superstitions here in the US. - Don't walk past a black cat - The number 13 is bad luck (Friday the 13th, most high rise buildings don't have a 13th floor...) - Don't walk under a ladder There's more of this in the Philippines. Julia (my content OFS) writes: ------------ Even though a lot of us aren’t that s... |
When it comes to outsourcing your business (or yourself!) to the Philippines, there’s definitely a learning curve. Here are 6 ways you can guarantee failure for yourself : (Hint: Don’t do these things!) 1. Try To Hire Someone To Do Everything Here’s an example of an email I’ve gotten from business owners over the yea... |
I’ve mentioned how Filipino homes are small, how they clean their homes, and how they use tsinelas. All these topics revolve around Filipino homes, and I just realized I haven’t talked about the actual houses yet. I will fix that today. The most iconic architectural style for homes in the Philippines is the bahay kub... |
Jonathan emailed me an interesting question that I think is relevant to everyone hiring OFS. It will give us some good insight into what banking is like in the Philippines. Hey - do you have a post on banking? One my OFS doesn’t have a bank account and says there isn’t a bank on their island. They primarily use PayPal... |
The best (and fastest) way to succeed with outsourcing is to get stuff off your plate and outsource the things you know how to do. That way, you know what to look for. You know what looks good and what looks terrible. If your OFS needs help, you know how to help them. But what about a job that you don't know how to do... |
Many of you have been asking how much I pay in benefits per year per person to my team. I did some back-of-the-napkin math, and here’s what it looks like. <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/c7371ceb-8d92-6a2a-bb36-a478a57cc658.jpg" width="480" height="184" data-cke-saved-src="https://... |
I hate FB...but you already know that. I've said it multiple times. I don't have it on my phone. I don't login to the website. I didn't see the news that blah blah blah... So how do we run so many FB ads? To be completely honest, I don’t know. I mean, I know in general how it’s done. I just don’t know how it’s po... |
Just giving you guys a head’s up that Aug 29, 2022 (Monday) is a regular holiday in the Philippines. A "regular" holiday is like a bank holiday in the US. The holiday is National Heroes Day in the Philippines. It’s celebrated every last Monday of August and was enacted in 1931. The day was meant to commemorate the Cry... |
I'm not a big movie guy. I'm also not a big superhero guy or superhero movie guy. I haven't seen the latest [insert any superhero movie name here] movie. But Julia (and most of the world it seems) is. So here are some Filipino superheros according to Julia my OFS: ---------------- I’m excited whenever a new superh... |
Tropical storm Florita is the 6th typhoon that entered the Philippines this year. I'm letting you know about this storm because it’s really strong. It’s causing a lot of rainfall in most of Luzon, increasing the risk for landslides and flooding. In case you don't know Philippines geography (I'm still learning) Luzon i... |
I started using Basecamp to manage projects in like 2005. It was just me. I didn't have anyone working for me. It was my organization and task list. Things to get done soon and ideas for later. Since then I've gotten super comfortable with how project management software fits in our work flow. Are you new to project... |
One of the things I regularly outsource to my OFS is writing. It’s not that I can’t write. It's that I hate it. And it's super time consuming. When I started my online business, one of the things I did was regularly write articles and submit them to article directories. I wrote blog posts, landing pages, sales pages,... |
I mentioned briefly about paying attention to the exchange rate when <a href="/the-impact-of-inflation-in-the-philippines/?he=*|EMAIL|*&el=email" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="/the-impact-of-inflation-in-the-philippines/?he=*|EMAIL|*&el=email">I talked about inflation</a> a few weeks back.... |
Here’s a quick lesson on Philippine Geography to make it easier for you to identify what part of the country your OFS is located in. The Philippines is subdivided into 17 political regions, Regions 1 to 13, plus four regions that don’t have numbers in their name. Region 1 is in the northmost part of the country; then ... |
"My Filipino worker just disappeared!" I've heard this quite a few times from other business owners, especially those just starting out. This usually happens in these 3 situations: 1. You just hired a new person, gave them their first task, and then they tell you they have to resign. 2. You’ve had someone working for... |
When I hired my first full-time Filipino worker, it scared me a little, not going to lie. Can I afford this? Can they actually do good work for me? Can I keep them busy full-time? How will I create tasks for them to do? How will I have the time to train them? I'm responsible for paying this person...what if I can't? E... |
You found an Online Filipino Specialist who’s really good. You like their work. You’re getting along great. You’re just about to hire them when they tell you, “By the way, I have another job. Is that okay?” It's not ideal, but sometimes hiring someone already working may be your only choice. This usually happens when:... |
We all have little things in our house to make it homey and comfortable. It can be pictures on the wall or a nice comfy rug. In the Philippines, one of those things is the banig. The banig is a traditional handwoven mat. It’s usually made from dried palm leaves or reeds dyed in a variety of colors. These reeds are the... |
The Philippine government just released the official list of holidays for 2023, so we just updated the Philippine Holiday Calendar to include them. If you haven’t subscribed to that calendar yet, you’ll see them below: For PC: <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=bGN2azRxY2pnajI5OW1scXM3YjAyYjdwbWtAZ3... |
School’s back. For some, it's the first time in 2 years. For others, it's back after summer vacation again. It’s the same in the Philippines. Their kids are going back to school. They haven't been in person for 2 years and they're in the back-to-school shopping rush. Only this time it's worse. Julia shares what back... |
When hiring an Online Filipino Specialist, there’s a big chance you’ve had applicants from Manila. If you know any Filipinos, it’s also likely that they’re from Manila as well. Is Manila that big? Why do so many Filipinos live there? First, let me correct some misconceptions about Manila. Manila isn’t a mega city. T... |
In my newsletter, I post regular updates on typhoons and earthquakes in the Philippines. Some of you might be worried if outsourcing to the Philippines is worth it, given that they go through 30-something typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes every year. Yes! It's definitely worth it. Once you find the right... |
When I first started outsourcing to the Philippines, their internet wasn’t really good. Like, 256Kbps wasn't uncommon. That's "K" - Kilobits. Not "M" - Megabits. 5Mbps was really fast! For years, the Philippines had the dubious reputation of having the slowest internet service in Southeast Asia. Fast forward to now, ... |
Let me preface this by saying I am not an accountant or a tax attorney. I’m simply sharing how we’ve been dealing with taxes and our OFS for years. This is how 5 different accountants have dealt with it for us. Also, my OFS Jamie is not an accountant. What she shared about taxes is based on her experience paying taxes... |
JANUARY 2023 UPDATE: We have updated this to reflect the slight increase in the monthly contributions as issued by the SSS Every time I mention SSS I get tons of questions. Here we go. First, this is completely optional. You don’t have to pay for it. But if you can afford to, it’s a nice thing you can do for your OF... |
I get asked this question a lot. Recently, I got an email from Karen and I wanted to share my response for people who have the same question. My business partner is concerned about hiring an OFS directly instead of using an agency out of concerns that this is going to be classification as employee vs independent cont... |
The 13th month payment is coming up in December. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions. Is the 13th month required? For you, it is optional. You don’t have to give this. BUT it’s best if you do because it’s a really effective motivator for Filipino workers. It encourages loyalty. Filipinos are more lik... |
I've talked about SSS quite a few times recently because people keep asking. I want to reiterate that this benefit is OPTIONAL. It would be nice if you can give this to your Online Filipino Specialist, but you don’t have to. In this email, I’m going to list what your OFS can get when they sign up for SSS and regularl... |
What's preventing you from hiring your first OFS? Why haven't you taken the leap yet? I get an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from employers around the world working with OFS. Every day someone says to me: I love my OFS... My OFS has worked for me for 3 years and it's amazing... I couldn't run my company... |
First, let me start with what NOT to tell your friends. Don't tell them the name of your OFS...unless you want your OFS to get another job. People are lazy. Nobody wants to do the work of finding an OFS. If you go raving about your OFS to your friends and then you tell them the name of your OFS, they're going to go lo... |
After last week's email about <a href="/my-ofs-only-takes-paypal-but-i-want-to-pay-through-bank-transfer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="/my-ofs-only-takes-paypal-but-i-want-to-pay-through-bank-transfer/">banking in the Philippines</a>, I got comments on social media about how others handle paymen... |
I’m sorry that this email is really late. I was out for an entire week and didn’t have internet. So I just found out about Typhoon Karding and how devastating it was when I got back. With it happening around the same time as Hurricane Ian, last week was a pretty bad week for the Filipinos and business owners affected b... |
I got this really interesting email from Jared after I sent out the disaster-proofing email. Can you provide more details on your emergency fund? How is it set up? how they 'apply' for it? I also heard of some employers providing generators or other means of backup. is this something you tell them you'll reimburse the... |
One of the benefits you COULD give to your OFS which I mention in my emails, videos, and blog posts is the Pag-IBIG fund. The Pag-IBIG fund, also known as the Home Development Mutual Fund, is a government-owned and controlled corporation mandated to help Filipinos get affordable home financing and set up a savings fund... |
I found this comment on my benefits newsletter from Jacqui Hi there, I went back and re-discovered this blog post because I want to offer my OFS healthcare. My OFS is expecting twins in March next year and I would like to provide her with the best (but most affordable/good value) that there is out there. I don’t have ... |
Here's a fun piece of Philippines culture. What comes to mind when most people talk about convenience stores are places like 7-11. They have 7-11s in the Philippines too, but the purest version of a convenience store looks nothing like a 7-11. In the Philippines, a convenience store is a sari-sari store. <img src="htt... |
Next Monday (Oct 31) is my second most dreaded day of the year: Halloween. The worst day of the year of course is April 15. Tax day. But this isn't about Halloween, it's about All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, two Philippines holidays coming up next week. November 1 (All Saints’ Day) is a special non-working holid... |
Last time I asked about how I don't like Halloween. What I do like is Thanksgiving -> New Years. Everyone is nicer. People are giving. The world is a more enjoyable place when people are looking to help each other. I know it's still October, but let's talk about the holiday period. My business partner, Dan, and ... |
I got this really good question from Debbie about pay raises Hi John, I’m about to do a review with my assistant who has been working for me for 4 months, and would like to reward her work with a pay rise. She still has quite a bit to learn in her role so I want to do it in a way that’s sustainable I don’t want to cre... |
I’m proud that when there’s a disaster, my team will come together and offer to help right away. When the pandemic started, my team donated and distributed groceries to people who couldn’t leave their homes, mainly seniors and families with babies. They started this project on their own, with their own money. When we ... |
I sometimes get comments from people about how much turnover there is in the Philippines. The TLDR of my response is, “turnover is a management issue.” I know that answer is hard for a lot of people to hear. Nobody likes to be told they’re horrible managers. I know that most of us don’t get into outsourcing to be ba... |
At <a href="https://www.onlinejobs.ph/?he=*|EMAIL|*&el=email" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.onlinejobs.ph/?he=*|EMAIL|*&el=email">Onlinejobs.ph</a>, we strongly advocate for Filipinos only to have one full-time job. But I know that there are a lot of jobseekers who have multipl... |
I want to share this email from Danielle because I know many of you might be having this issue too. I’ve had my OFS for 10 months and it’s great :) However, I need a little advice. Sometimes grammar or wording can be an issue. Some of her tasks include writing social posts, newsletter drafts and email drafts.…We have ... |
Check this out. It made me cry. EJ replied to my All Saints and All Soul’s newsletter because, like me, he appreciated how Filipinos celebrate these holidays. As we talked, it turns out he also gives his OFS team <a href="/2023-philippine-holiday-calendar-now-online/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-hr... |
At this time of Thanksgiving (in the US) I'm thankful for the flexibility my OFS provide me. In our house it's a time of puzzles and Legos and being together. <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/bf48256c-6166-63ca-f011-b4d9894fcefc.jpg" width="480" height="360" data-file-id="474604" da... |
My kids are pretty entrepreneurial (at least some of them are). They run a pretty successful local business. They make more than their teachers make. They've also invented all kinds of contracts. Contracts buyers sign. Contracts anyone working for the business sign. If only they weren't so messy and didn't leave thei... |
I like to keep things simple. Simple = efficiency. I try to do this in all aspects of my life. If you've watched any of my videos you'll notice I only wear single color t-shirts. No logos. Nothing fancy (except for my one green/gray striped shirt...that's my "fun" shirt). <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922... |
I recently stumbled upon this blog post by one of our customers, Ziv Raviv, the CEO, and founder of Kivi Media & Daily Cookie. <a href="https://dailycookie.co/get-faster-results-for-your-business-with-an-ofs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://dailycookie.co/get-faster-results-for-your-bu... |
If you have a team in the Philippines and they live close to each other, I’m willing to bet this is something they would do as a form of team building. My OFS Julia writes ------- The holidays are here! Now that the Philippines has reinstated face-to-face classes and work, Christmas party planning is back in full swi... |
A few weeks ago, I talked about how <a href="/how-ej-is-changing-the-lives-of-his-ofs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="/how-ej-is-changing-the-lives-of-his-ofs/">EJ helped his OFS get a new PC</a>. If your OFS is thinking of buying a computer (or you’re thinking of buying a computer for your OFS),... |
Winter is in full swing for me in Utah. Here's what it looks like: <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/63fa063f-801d-6fe0-def3-c3167297f2d3.jpg" width="221" height="480" data-file-id="474612" data-cke-saved-src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/63fa063f-801d-6... |
I get asked "How do OFS make phone calls to the US?" all the time! Recently, I got this email: Can you put out something on how to allow Filipino VA to make calls to the US and to answer calls from the US (without incurring calling fees ideally)? Jason To answer that question, the first thing you need to do is figur... |
I'm not a morning person. I'm not a night person either. I'm a solid 11-7:30 sleeper. If I don't get 8+ hours of sleep my skills (mental, physical, relationship...) go downhill. Last week we went to an in the dark Christmas lights experience with like 10 million lights: <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212... |
You can now send your OFS gifts from Amazon! The Philippines has been able to order from Amazon for decades, but my OFS has never recommended it before because shipping is expensive, and the options are limited. But Amazon recently commissioned several local courier companies for their last mile, lowering shipping co... |
Just before Thanksgiving, I got this email from Austin. It was in response to the newsletter I sent about <a href="/how-ej-is-changing-the-lives-of-his-ofs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="/how-ej-is-changing-the-lives-of-his-ofs/">EJ buying his OFS (Online Filipino Specialist) a laptop</a>. John,... |
I hope you have something fun/great/spirit filled for Christmas and New Years. I just want to remind you that the last week of December will be crammed with <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=bGN2azRxY2pnajI5OW1scXM3YjAyYjdwbWtAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-... |
Merry Christmas. I'm going to keep this short. Right now I find very little expectation in my business. There's little demand from customers and workers. I find I have a bunch of "couch time", which I don't get a lot of during the year. I find this down time to be the perfect time to write up a job post for hiring ... |
I was interviewed by Starter Story, and I shared a lot of stuff there that most people don't know about me or Onlinejobs.ph. <a href="https://www.starterstory.com/stories/onlinejobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.starterstory.com/stories/onlinejobs">https://www.starterstory.com/stories... |
Christmas in the Philippines starts on September 1. Yeah, it's early. But...for a lot of Filipinos, the New Year celebration is the more awaited day. New Year in the Philippines is a loud, bright celebration that everybody looks forward to, regardless of religion or location. While most Filipinos still choose to ce... |
It’s January 2 and I’m sure gyms across the world were packed this morning with people who’ve decided to get in shape as their “New Years Resolution”. I spent the day in the mountains backcountry skiing with my wife. <img src="https://mcusercontent.com/4bdbf922212cd053de282f27f/images/9f886cf1-7ce6-cc01-fba2-541ecc8d3... |
"Hey John, you should create a job board like OnlineJobs.ph in...." I get a lot of requests from people asking me to replicate <a href="https://www.onlinejobs.ph/?he=*|EMAIL|*&el=email" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.onlinejobs.ph/?he=*|EMAIL|*&el=email">Onlinejobs.ph</a> in th... |
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