Philippines VA Costs

Andrew mentions hiring a virtual assistant in the Philippines who helps manage his email and administrative tasks. This is presented as an accessible solution for managing communication overload.

Key Points:

  • Cost Structure:

    • $1,000 per month for full-time support
    • Much more accessible than people might assume
  • Core Services:

    • Manages email communication
    • Screens and prioritizes important messages
    • Sends screenshots of important emails that need attention
    • Handles basic administrative tasks
  • Benefits:

    • Reduces email overwhelm
    • Allows focus on important work
    • Creates better workflow management
    • Helps maintain productivity without constant email checking
  • Implementation:

    • Assistant reviews emails first
    • Only forwards truly important items requiring attention
    • Communicates through screenshots of relevant emails
    • Handles responses based on provided direction

This solution is presented as a practical way to manage communication overflow while maintaining productivity and focus on core work.

24:38 - 24:50
Full video: 49:58
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Andrew Wilkinson

Co-founder of Tiny

Wilkinson is the co-founder of Tiny Capital, which owns companies including AeroPress, MetaLab and Dribble. He is also the co-founder and chairman of WeCommerce, a holding company that starts, buys, and invests in the world’s top Shopify businesses.

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