Real estate: the first five things to delegate
Agents usually delegate the wrong thing first. Here is the order that works, and why.
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News and updates from iFOVS Business Support Services.
The ‘Ber Months Are Here: Christmas Season Starts at iFOVS
September 1 means one thing in the Philippines: the ‘ber months have started, and so, unofficially but unmistakably, has Christmas. Radio stations reach for the carols,…
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How much timezone overlap do you actually need?
Most businesses ask for full overlap and need about two hours. The difference costs money and narrows who will stay.
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Why offshore hires fail in month three
Almost nothing fails in week one. The failures cluster at month three, and by then the cause is months old.
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What does a virtual assistant actually do all day?
A realistic week, rather than a list of everything a virtual assistant could theoretically do.
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Philippine holidays: planning coverage for an offshore team
The Philippines observes more public holidays than most of its clients' countries. Planning for them is a fifteen-minute conversation that prevents a recurring one.
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13th month pay and the real cost of a Philippine employee
The single most common surprise for businesses hiring directly in the Philippines, and the one that arrives in December.
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Upwork alternatives for hiring long-term support staff
Upwork is built for projects. Ongoing support roles are a different problem, and the mismatch shows up around month three.
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The best virtual assistant companies in the Philippines: an honest comparison
Marketplaces, agencies and enterprise BPOs are three different products sold under one name. Which one you want depends on things about your business, not about the vendors.
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Philippines, India or Latin America: where should your support team be?
An honest comparison on timezone, cost, English and talent depth — including the roles where the Philippines is the wrong answer.
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