Picture this: you’re a startup founder with a definite sense of how you would operate. You want to get the best available talent you need wherever they are located, at rates you could afford. You want to build a successful business without sacrificing your personal life. A business flexible enough that you
Looking for the best time to build a remote team in the Philippines? Hiring in December to January is arguably the best time to do so. As the end of 2019 approaches, many companies are closing their 2019 books and have the foundation to their 2020 budgets. Others are looking to
A national holiday in the US, Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated as a day of feasting and giving thanks for the bounties of the year. In the spirit of this holiday, we asked the Xelure team to share what they are thankful for this 2019, why, as well as how they plan to celebrate it or have celebrated it in the past. Here’s what everyone shared. August:
The consumption of digital video increases exponentially every day. The adage of “I’d rather SEE a sermon than HEAR one” is fervently commonplace. Currently, all businesses are fighting for eyeballs and if you allow me to wax poetically as Yoda, intimating in the prequel trilogy, “The shroud of the internet has
This article from Entrepreneur magazine keeps popping up in my Google feed, so I finally read it even though I did not agree with the headline. The author makes three key points about building your team that I agree with 100%. You create a collaborative environment. Collaboration breeds creativity, and creativity is the
Things are moving fast. I got back from Manila three weeks ago where we prepared for our launching of Xelure. There were many long days and nights depending on which time zone I was on, but I have to say I had no jet-lag issues for this trip. I think the
It has been a busy quarter to kick off our fifth year! We added 10 people to join us on our adventure, we built out our web services team, hired a business development team, got through trademarking our new brand, challenged our creative team to rebuild and animate our website
Hiring attitudes during the pandemic, including businesses that have proved they can thrive in a remote work environment, has been very erratic to measure owing to the uncertainties surrounding the long-term effects of the pandemic and its prospects. One thing is certain, almost a year later, is businesses don’t want
The pandemic opened doors and opportunities. Here’s a look back on the ten tech trends in 2020. In this pandemic year, tech made individuals, organizations, and governments reconsider their digital transformation. In 2020 these technologies and practices have staved off the risk of infection and changed the way we work,
What is RCEP? Last November 16, amid a Global Health Emergency the Philippines signed on to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement or RCEP. This deal includes all ASEAN members– the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Brunei — and trading partners China, Japan, South Korea,
For growing businesses, hiring is often one of the largest operating expenses. Salaries, benefits, office space, equipment, and recruitment costs can quickly limit growth, especially for startups and small to mid-sized companies. That’s why many Western businesses are building offshore teams in the Philippines. How much can businesses save by hiring in the Philippines?
Businesses around the world are competing for skilled professionals who can deliver quality work, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing business needs. For many companies, the Philippines has become one of the best places to find that talent. Why do global companies continue hiring Filipino remote professionals?
Managing employees across different countries and time zones may sound challenging, but thousands of successful companies do it every day. In fact, many startups, agencies, accounting firms, software companies, and professional service businesses have discovered that remote teams in the Philippines can improve productivity, extend business hours, and accelerate growth. Is the time difference between the Philippines and Western Countries really a problem?
Businesses across the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Europe are outsourcing more than just customer support. Today, Philippine remote professionals help companies manage marketing, finance, technology, operations, and many other business functions. What jobs can you outsource to the Philippines?
