If you’re looking to hire a remote executive assistant in the Philippines, you’re probably wondering what’s the best way to go about recruiting your dream candidate. One option is to partner directly with a firm that specializes in connecting great local EAs to overseas candidates. These VA agencies in the Philippines offer a blend of expertise, affordability, and professionalism that's hard to beat, simplifying the entire process for you while ensuring you find the right fit for your business. At A Team Overseas, we’ve witnessed it firsthand through our clients, and are always happy to share the many benefits of leveraging a trusted partner when hiring a Filipino virtual assistant. That’s why this article dives into why you should consider working with a VA agency in the Philippines. Read on to find out how partnering with a VA agency in the Philippines can be a game-changer for you! 

The Role of a VA Agency

When partnering with a VA agency, you gain access to a structured framework that streamlines the process of hiring and managing remote executive assistants. These agencies act as the point of contact between you and Filipino EA talent, connecting you with skilled professionals who meet your specific business needs. As the first step, VA agencies conduct rigorous screening and vetting processes to ensure they find top-tier talent for you. This includes assessing technical skills, English proficiency, and relevant experience. VA agencies often have very selective criteria to guarantee that only qualified candidates are recommended to their clients.

A good VA agency will also handle administrative tasks such as payroll management, contract negotiations, and performance evaluations. Ideally, they should also provide ongoing support and training to their virtual assistants. This commitment ensures that your VA remains capable of delivering high-quality work consistently. Often the firms also offer scalability opportunities, allowing you to adjust what you need from an EA according to your business needs. Whether you require additional support during peak seasons or want to scale down temporarily, it’ll be easier to manage this transition alongside a trusted agency.

Why Should You Choose to Work With a VA Agency in the Philippines?

1. Access Greater Talent: 

The Philippines has a large pool of talented professionals skilled in a variety of different tools, industries, technologies, and client types, but it isn’t always easy to find the right fit for your specific needs. By partnering with a VA agency in the Philippines, you can access talent of a higher level thanks to the kind of candidates they have in their networks. Local firms will rigorously screen and select candidates based on technical expertise and past work experience in similar roles, ensuring you get access to highly qualified individuals instead of more amateur EAs. 

2. Cost-Effectiveness: 

Hiring an EA from the Philippines is much more affordable than recruiting locally or from other nearshore/offshore regions, without compromising on quality. Still, recruiting offshore remote executive assistants can be a logistical challenge if you’re unfamiliar with the hiring process, local talent pool, and cultural differences. That’s why a VA agency in the Philippines can help you hire the right talent without breaking the bank, handling the recruiting work but still being significantly cheaper than hiring an onshore assistant. 

3. Agencies Help With Security, Compliance & Legal Liability: 

You probably already know that VA agencies in the Philippines conduct thorough screening to ensure candidates possess the necessary technical skills and experience. But that’s not where their involvement ends. EA firms will usually help with compliance (taxes, contracts, etc.), assume legal liability for the engagement, and ensure top-notch cybersecurity so you can rest assured that none of your company information is being handled in a less-than-secure manner. 

4. To Bridge Cultural Gaps: 

Filipino culture emphasizes respect, diligence, and a strong work ethic, aligning well with Western business practices, but there are also a few key differences that you might be unfamiliar with. VA agencies in the Philippines, on the other hand, understand the local talent pool better than anyone and can guide you in navigating the unique night shift culture, managing power outages, and encouraging your new EA to speak up when necessary. 

5. It Will Save You Time: 

If you want to hire a virtual assistant in The Philippines the fastest way, then the best way to go about it is to partner with an agency. You’ll need someone with experience recruiting from the local talent pool and with easy access to a network of prevetted candidates. This is what VA firms can offer you, and it will not only save you significant time but also countless resources and headaches along the way. 

6. To Increase Your Chances of Long-term Success:

While you can probably find an EA in the Philippines on your own, you might struggle to find the right long-term fit. Or, even worse, maybe you do find the right EA but don’t know where to start when it comes to delegation, payroll, compliance, and onboarding - then you risk losing them because the partnership never quite finishes taking off. Working with a VA agency in the Philippines will prevent this from happening, as they will recruit the absolute best fit for your needs and give you ongoing support to ensure you and your new EA are both getting the most out of the engagement. 

Advantages of Partnering With A Team Overseas

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1. Founder-led Guidance:

A Team Overseas’ founder, Kevin, identified that the current options to get a great virtual assistant overseas are lacking, significantly so. Based on his own experience of wanting to hire a Filipino EA, he realized there was a better way of doing things, and decided to take it upon himself. Our agency model is built around his constant work and round-the-clock support - whether that is internally, with clients, or even aiding in EA coaching. Our founder-led process keeps our standards high and results reliable! 

2. Ongoing Support:

Our intention is not to find you an EA and take off for good. On the contrary, we hope to establish a true long-term partnership between A Team Overseas and you and your business. As part of our mission, we provide ongoing support across the entire length of your engagement, through EA coaching, payroll management, compliance and security monitoring, and recurring troubleshooting. 

3. Affordable Subscription:

Let’s face it, some VA agencies in the Philippines don’t exactly have the most affordable pricing models out there. We’ve identified this issue right away an worked hard to fix it, maintaining honest, transparent margins to offer stellar service at a fair price. Our policy is never to sacrifice EAs for profit, and you won’t see us undercutting their pay or giving them extra internal work on top of their assigned client full-time schedule. At 3,000 USD per month, our pricing is at least 500 USD cheaper than our competitors. 

4. Long-term Partnerships:

We believe that the best EA is one that lasts for as long as you want instead of a quick hire that doesn’t make a long-lasting impact on your business. That’s why we focus on securing long-term partnerships for you by recruiting seasoned EAs that align with your work goals and personal values. This long-term vision goes beyond the assistants, though, as we also want our partnership with every client to be as productive and meaningful as possible. Our commitment to you is to make your life easier through EA delegation for the long term! 

5. Regular EA Coaching:

Most VA agencies in the Philippines will part ways with you after your new EA is onboarded. That’s not how we believe things should be done. We’re convinced that consistent support and regular coaching can truly take the right remote executive assistant to the next level, which is why we hold weekly meetings with all EAs to track their progress and monitor any challenges that might arise. Our goal is to help them do a better job and make them feel supported in their new role. 

6. Simplified Payroll:

We take care of absolutely everything related to compliance & payroll. Our team works through a payroll management platform and we ensure that your EA is not only always getting paid on time but also has other key details - like legal compliance, taxes, and work status - in order. By working with us, you don’t need to worry about making sure to pay your Filipino assistant every month. We take care of it while you just focus on managing their work! 

Ready To Hire EAs in The Philippines? Partner With Us!

As you can see, partnering with a VA agency in the Philippines can significantly enhance your business operations by helping you secure skilled professionals, cost-effective solutions, and cultural alignment. Whether you need administrative support, specialized skills, or flexible staffing solutions, choosing the right agency is crucial to ensuring long-term success in your partnership. With that said, we encourage you to consider A Team Overseas for your EA outsourcing needs. With a proven track record in delivering high-quality VA services, we offer tailored solutions to meet diverse business requirements and find your one-of-a-kind remote executive assistant. Contact us today to discover how our services can support your business growth effectively!