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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