When it comes to employing an online worker, you have to make sure that you are offering them a very attractive salary package. Why? Because you have a lot of competitors out there.

Following are some of the deciding factors in setting up your VA salary budget. 

Call center experience. Virtual assistants who have had experience working in a call center will be asking a higher salary range. Call center representative from the Philippines earn between 400 – 600 dollars a month, plus bonuses and incentives.

Philippines being a known outsourcing hub.  Because the Philippines is the top outsourcing destination in Asia, many are competing for its talent pool. Professional virtual assistants are quite aware that they’ll be able to find more than offer. If you found the VA that perfectly match your needs then maybe you can offer some sort of an incentive on top of the usual salary. Filipino VAs love incentives, it makes them productive.

Location. Depending on where your virtual assistant lives, the salary can vary significantly. The reason? Cost of living.

Remote online workers working in urban areas, will naturally be asking for a higher salary range compared to VAs working in the rural areas.

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A business consultant typically has the disposition of someone wiser and more experienced. Of course, clients would want to hear the advice of someone who knows more. Being a business consultant is not hard, but it’s not easy either. If your thinking about taking the plunge and go be a business consultant, here’s what you need to know.

 

 

Many IT consultants have gone to pursue a career of being an independent freelance consultant. Working offshore, consultants serve diverse clients worldwide. Here are a few pointers to help you know if you have what it takes.

 

1. You must be confident and motivated.

Freelancing means you’re on your own. You’re practically self-employed. Of course, you have to have the guts to take chances. Ask yourself the following: “Can I do this?”, “Do I have enough time to master this?” If you’re not confident about your capabilities, reassess your career plans. You must also have the motivation to solve the problems presented to you. Self-constraint is also important to stay away from anything that stops you from doing your work, especially when you’re working in the comforts of your home

 

2. You must be an intellectual problem-solver.

Consulting means solving problems. You need to have a passion for solving problems and must be able to offer viable alternatives. Clients hire you to solve the problems they can’t, that’s the point of being a consultant. You must be prepared beforehand and have the necessary knowhow before you try any approach. Experience is a plus. Otherwise, do a lot of research.

 

3. You must be flexible and adaptable.

Being a home-based international business consultant, you’re able to serve clients from around the globe. These clients have different sets of priorities and different personalities. You must be able to handle diverse situations. Sometimes, projects can have varying costs which can affect your monthly income. Some instances post situations where you might have trouble collecting your money. Be prepared for anything that might come your way.

 

4. You must be pursuasive and assertive.

To get yourself out to prospective clients, you must be persuasive enough to sell yourself. However, don’t embellish the truth. Also, be assertive especially when you think your integrity or benefits are jeopardized. Don’t be afraid to lose a client.

 

5. You must be personable and time-wise.

Being a consultant entitles you to spend a lot of time with clients, current or prospective. A good personality is always a plus. Don’t be disheartened when at first you’re treated like an outsider. Having a good sense of humor can win the confidence and trust of your customers. Know how much time you invest with your clients. Don’t waste time on something that you think is futile.

 

6. You must be honest.

Being untruthful has its prices and can affect your career as a business coach especially in the long run. Be transparent about what you think. It’s important that your client knows your opinions so they can take action. Be tactful.

 

If you plan to be a business consultant, or if you have tips for those who plan to embark on this career, drop a line or two by posting a comment below. I’d love to hear your opinions.

 The continuous success of the outsourcing industry in the Philippines has made come up with new and unique business ideas that would cater to the different needs of their outsourcing clients.

Working with Filipino virtual assistants

Most  small to medium-sized outsourcers hire a homebased virtual assistant (VA) or a team of  Filipino virtual assistants to do their work for them. Although working with virtual assistants provide them with a lot of benefits, foreign employers are still concerned that their VAs won’t be able to work 100% if they are working at home.

Filipino VAs, on the other hand, wouldn’t work in an office even if their employer asked them to. They love the perks of working at home, away from all the office politics and drama.

What is a co-working space?

Put simply, a co-working space is a shared working environment. But instead of the usual pecking order that governs the norms of a traditional office, the success of co-working space is based in mutual trust and respect between space users.

It creates a collaborative community of self-determined individuals who love having independent and flexible works styles.

Location63: Bridging the gap between foreign employers and their virtual assistants

Location63, a first of its kind here in Cebu, is a co-working space that aims to provide laid-back yet highly conducive working environment to virtual workers so that they can be at their best as they work on the tasks assigned to them by their foreign employers.

Who works in a co-working space?

The space can be rented out to:

• expats who are tired of working in their hotel rooms or apartments day-in and day-out
• transient travelers who are in the city for business and are looking for a ‘WiFi-ed’ place where they can work without interruption
• foreign start-up entrepreneurs who are still on the process of building his/her team of virtual assistants
• Virtual assistant employers who want their Filipino virtual assistants to work in an office-like environment
• local virtual assistants who frequent coffee shops for free wifi

The secret to working productively is being able to work in an environment that complements the workers’ personality and working style. Working in a co-working space can promote individuality, increase productivity and make both the employers and VAs happy.

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