Best Virtual Assistant Providers in the Philippines – 2026 Guide

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Author: Martin English, CEO & Founding Partner Hiring a virtual assistant in the Philippines can save time, reduce operating costs, and give founders or teams more leverage. But not all VA providers work the same way. Some providers offer hourly task support. Some...

Building Global Teams: Over 500 Remote Talents Vetted & Placed by Smart Outsourcing Solution

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Published: July 4, 2025 Author: Martin English Expertise: Employer of Record (EOR), Offshore Hiring, Remote Workforce Operations, AI-Optimised Team Scaling TL;DR Smart Outsourcing Solution (SOS) has successfully vetted, hired, onboarded, and supported 500+ remote...

🌟 Case Study: How a Fintech Startup Built a Compliant Remote Team in the Philippines Using an Employer of Record (EOR)

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Author: Martin English, CEO and Founding Partner Published: Jul 3, 2025 Direct answer: how do I hire a finance and accounting team in the Philippines? To hire a finance and accounting team in the Philippines, define the roles you need, set salary bands by seniority,...

EOR vs Staff Leasing vs BPO – Which Model Fits a Start-up?

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EOR vs Staff Leasing vs BPO: Which Model Fits a Start-up in the Philippines? Author: Martin English Last Updated: May 27, 2026 For most start-ups building a dedicated offshore team in the Philippines, an Employer of Record (EOR) is often the clearest starting model:...

Employer of Record Philippines – Hire Legally Without a Local Entity (2026 Guide)

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Employer of Record Philippines – Hire Legally Without a Local Entity (2026 Guide) Author: Martin English, CEO & Founding Partner Updated: May 27, 2026 TL;DR An Employer of Record in the Philippines lets a foreign company hire Filipino employees legally without...