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Why You Should NOT Hire a VA?

Updated on : 12 Sep 2024

Today, I want to dive into a topic that might challenge your perspective on outsourcing.

You've probably heard a lot about hiring Virtual Assistants (VAs) from overseas, especially in the Philippines.

But what if I told you that there's a game-changing difference between hiring a VA and what we call 'Virtual Staff' or 'Super VAs'?

Unveiling the Distinction

I feel like I'm killing Bambi's mother when I say this haha, so before I explain my point, let me get one thing straight right from the beginning.

VAs are fantastic for certain tasks, but they might not be the best fit for every role or goal you have in mind.

Most people initially think about VAs when they contemplate hiring remote help, but the truth is, what they usually need is something more versatile and skilled, like Virtual Staff.

So, what's the big difference, and why should you consider this shift in your outsourcing strategy?

Let's find out everything in my newsletter!

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Michael Brodie

Founder of VirtualStaff.ph — Creator of the VirtualStaff Seat System​

Michael Brodie is the founder of VirtualStaff.ph and the creator of the VirtualStaff Seat System, a modern alternative to traditional outsourcing and offshore staffing agencies.

After years of seeing business owners struggle with inflated markups, recruiter-driven hiring, and unreliable offshore models, Michael set out to build something different — not another job board, not another BPO, but a system.

The result was VirtualStaff.ph: a plug-and-play way for businesses to build dependable, full-time back-office teams in the Philippines — without salary padding, outsourcing firm markups, or long-term lock-ins.

Through VirtualStaff Seats, businesses can add reliable Filipino staff directly into their operations — one Seat at a time — for roles like customer support, admin, billing, bookkeeping, and back-office operations.

Today, businesses across the US, Australia, and the UK use the VirtualStaff Seat System to build stable, long-term teams that simply work — while staying in full control.

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