This episode has Isaac Smith join us to talk about the benefits of building an offshore team in the Philippines direct rather than via a managed service provider or BPO.  He also breaks down the key steps to get started with the ‘direct’ model and we also talk about why it is a myth that hiring direct is non-compliant. Isaac Smith is the founder of TeamUp which helps accounting firms hire direct in the Philippines. If you’re a regular listener of the show you’ll know that TeamUp is a regular sponsor. This episode covers: [06:04] Unpacking the myth that hiring direct in the Philippines is non-compliant [12:30] The pros and cons of hiring direct vs going through a BPO [16.45] Salary expectations in real numbers [26:15] Common mistakes when hiring direct [28:30] What does the recruitment process look like [35:00] 3 ways to manage computers with offshore staff [40:19] Onboarding and how to build strong relationships with new staff remotely [44:39] Fostering happy staff and a positive workplace culture You can find out more about TeamUp here and connect with Isaac on LinkedIn. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by sponsors: Teamup: Hire top Filipino accountants without ongoing BPO fees.  Fathom: All-in-one reporting, analysis & forecasting. Brieff: Structure advisory. Highlight your value.   The Lifestyle Accountant Show is a podcast that helps today’s accounting firm leaders build successful businesses while living healthy, happy lives hosted by Meryl Johnston.  If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review by heading over to ratethispodcast.com/lifestyleaccountant and  simply select your preferred streaming platform For more information or to get in touch with us, head over to our website lifestyleaccountant.co.