Recognized as the Call Center Capital of the World, the Philippines is home to millions of skilled
individuals. Globally recognized as the BPO capital, it has long been dominating in the virtual assistance
field may it be Medical Virtual Assistants (otherwise known as Healthcare Virtual Assistants) or non-medical Virtual Assistants. With these aspects alone, Filipinos have become the top choices among foreign corporations. If you are looking for the right outsourced virtual staff, they should be on top of your list. Here are some of
the many reasons why they make the best virtual assistants.
Affordable but not Cheap Labor
You can hire an entry level Filipino VA for $2 to $5 USD per hour. Most of virtual assistants who post
higher rates are those who already have long-term experience in the field and have more specialties.
Regardless of their rates, it is still affordable for most foreign clients. For Filipinos, the rate is already
good enough but with the hopes of having an increase as they aim to prove their clients that they are
worth more than the posted rates.
English Proficient
In terms of English proficiency, the Philippines is without doubt one of the best in Asia and even the
world. Most Filipinos are competent enough to read news and articles, make work presentations, and
comprehend TV shows in English. With the English language ingrained in their culture, there is no doubt
that can understand the simplest to the most complex sentences.
Hardworking
It is typical for most Filipinos to surpass their employer’s expectations. They are naturally people
pleasers thereby these VAs see to it that they give 100% in their jobs. Hiring a Filipino VA means you can
assume that you can get the best for your business. They are also keen problem solvers and tackle
problems on their own before they ask for help. With the right assistant, you will have high-quality
output and steady business growth.
Experience
From freelancers to BPO companies, hundreds of thousands of Filipino professionals have experienced
working for offshore clients. The great thing about working with a VA from the Philippines is that most
of them are professionals and are degree holders. Moreover, Filipinos understand what it takes to work
with foreigners and can adjust to different time zones.
Loyal and Respectful
Filipinos are some of the most loyal employees in the world. They can stay in a company for more than
twenty years. When employees treat them well, their loyalty becomes unquestioned. They have a debt
of gratitude idea ingrained in their culture which promotes loyalty to anyone who showed them great
favor. Their retention record among foreign clients is proof enough that they can work long term
because they work hard for their personal and client goals.
With great global track record, Filipino virtual assistants have become the first choice among foreign
clients. Combining their outsourcing experience with English skills and positive work ethics, you get
promising results. Given all the reasons highlighted about plus their resourcefulness skills, there is no
doubt hiring a Filipino VA is practical option.
If you’re looking into hiring a Virtual Assistant from the Philippines but is under a US company, look no further! Velp Staffing Solutions offer Virtual Assistant Services for only $5 to $6 per hour, flat rate with no set up fees. You can schedule with their Client Accounts Team directly or learn more about getting started by checking out their page.
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