The Lifestyle Accountant Show

S3 Ep7 - Myths and Mistakes of Hiring Direct in the Philippines with Isaac Smith


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This episode has Isaac Smith join us to talk about the benefits of building an offshore team in the Philippines direct rather than via a managed service provider or BPO. 

He also breaks down the key steps to get started with the ‘direct’ model and we also talk about why it is a myth that hiring direct is non-compliant.

Isaac Smith is the founder of TeamUp which helps accounting firms hire direct in the Philippines. If you’re a regular listener of the show you’ll know that TeamUp is a regular sponsor.

This episode covers:

  • [06:04] Unpacking the myth that hiring direct in the Philippines is non-compliant
  • [12:30] The pros and cons of hiring direct vs going through a BPO
  • [16.45] Salary expectations in real numbers
  • [26:15] Common mistakes when hiring direct
  • [28:30] What does the recruitment process look like
  • [35:00] 3 ways to manage computers with offshore staff
  • [40:19] Onboarding and how to build strong relationships with new staff remotely
  • [44:39] Fostering happy staff and a positive workplace culture
  • You can find out more about TeamUp here and connect with Isaac on LinkedIn.

    This episode of the podcast is brought to you by sponsors:

    Teamup: Hire top Filipino accountants without ongoing BPO fees. 

    Fathom: All-in-one reporting, analysis & forecasting.

    Brieff: Structure advisory. Highlight your value.

     

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