Where Can I Find This Person

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School has gotten to me...

And I now need to hire a good assistant from overseas... I've got the cash, but I have no idea how to get someone who...

- Can manage my support desk
- Handle Refunds
- Help me manage my coaching forum
- Assist me in editing Sales Pages
- Respond to customers comments/complaints
- Do a little SEO.

I basically want a full time assistant for my business... I can't use odesk as I don't have a credit card.

Any ideas.... I need someone I can trust.
#find #person
  • Profile picture of the author freedumb
    paypal and elance?
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    You think... Couldn't find much on elance.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan Petersen
    I've hired people from the Philippines but for what you described I would try to find someone who is already on your list/customer/forum.

    Make a list of folks who are very active in your coaching forum. Folks who are helpful and contributing to your forum. Approach them and go from there. It might not work out but it's worth a shot.

    Send an email to your list just like you did right here and see if anyone replies with interest.

    You should be able to find someone you can trust and is ready to go if you already know them and they know your business vs. starting from scratch looking for someone on odesk or bestjobs.ph etc.

    And remember they're an independent contractor not employee.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    I suggest you start close, then work your way out...I'm sure there's a kid or two at your school that might work out. At least that's the first place to look, IMO.
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  • Profile picture of the author roberthilley
    I just read about a deal like this in Inc. magazine ... since I am new here, I cannot post links (frustrated). Google this, "My Favorite Tool for Handling the Small Stuff"

    You may also want to look into getting a prepaid credit card from a company like green dot or futura.
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  • Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

    School has gotten to me...

    And I now need to hire a good assistant from overseas... I've got the cash, but I have no idea how to get someone who...

    - Can manage my support desk
    - Handle Refunds
    - Help me manage my coaching forum
    - Assist me in editing Sales Pages
    - Respond to customers comments/complaints
    - Do a little SEO.

    I basically want a full time assistant for my business... I can't use odesk as I don't have a credit card.

    Any ideas.... I need someone I can trust.
    Caleb,

    why not simply ask your parents to borrow their credit card? I am sure they are quite aware of your success, and would not mind doing that.
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  • Profile picture of the author Always-A-Warrior
    Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

    School has gotten to me...

    And I now need to hire a good assistant from overseas... I've got the cash, but I have no idea how to get someone who...

    - Can manage my support desk
    - Handle Refunds
    - Help me manage my coaching forum
    - Assist me in editing Sales Pages
    - Respond to customers comments/complaints
    - Do a little SEO.

    I basically want a full time assistant for my business... I can't use odesk as I don't have a credit card.

    Any ideas.... I need someone I can trust.
    PM me. I can handle your support needs. I'm oversees ... does Hawaii count?. I've done work for MF and others.
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  • Profile picture of the author pethanks
    Try to post "hiring" in one of the well known advertising websites like craigslist. I am sure somebody will apply for that position.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mission0ps
    I have had some great work done by folks on odesk they are pretty good there. But beware of who you pick. Really try to get a good handle on them B4 you jump in the deep end. I hired a writer from the US with totally awesome feedback but after 2 articles she has vanished from the face of the earth..

    So just be cautious - I recomend odesk and the Philippine work force great ethics and really keen
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    • Profile picture of the author cebaxter
      Originally Posted by Mission0ps View Post

      I have had some great work done by folks on odesk they are pretty good there. But beware of who you pick. Really try to get a good handle on them B4 you jump in the deep end. I hired a writer from the US with totally awesome feedback but after 2 articles she has vanished from the face of the earth..

      So just be cautious - I recomend odesk and the Philippine work force great ethics and really keen
      I also use odesk. I interview on skype and get a conversation going to check their use of english etc.

      Odesk is good, but beware and interview thoroughly. I tend to put up the job as a questionnaire - I put the tasks I need up and ask them to apply by telling me how they will approach each task. It seems to have worked so far...
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      • Profile picture of the author sunnygal
        Isn't this something you should be trying to use the "Warrors for hire" forum to fulfill?

        At least someone on this forum, you can read their previous posts and form a good impression of their level of competence.
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        • Profile picture of the author Gary King
          Originally Posted by sunnygal View Post

          Isn't this something you should be trying to use the "Warrors for hire" forum to fulfill?

          At least someone on this forum, you can read their previous posts and form a good impression of their level of competence.

          Caleb,

          Agreed with sunnygal, you might be able to find a Warrior (probably one goal of posting your thread of course)...

          Try posting here: http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...jobs-here.html

          This little spot of the forum keeps getting traffic since it was made a sticky, so it might get some eyeballs for you.

          Gary
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  • Profile picture of the author King Shiloh
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    Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

    School has gotten to me...

    And I now need to hire a good assistant from overseas... I've got the cash, but I have no idea how to get someone who...

    - Can manage my support desk
    - Handle Refunds
    - Help me manage my coaching forum
    - Assist me in editing Sales Pages
    - Respond to customers comments/complaints
    - Do a little SEO.

    I basically want a full time assistant for my business... I can't use odesk as I don't have a credit card.

    Any ideas.... I need someone I can trust.
    You can trust me. I can do all of the above for you if doing them wouldn't hurt. I'm not kidding but how do I convince you?

    Okay, pay me after I must have done an excellent job. Why do I want to be paid after I have satisfied you? Simple!

    I trust you, Caleb.
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    • Profile picture of the author Gary King
      Originally Posted by King Shiloh View Post

      You can trust me. I can do all of the above for you if doing them wouldn't hurt. I'm not kidding but how do I convince you?

      Okay, pay me after I must have done an excellent job. Why do I want to be paid after I have satisfied you? Simple!

      I trust you, Caleb.

      Well, there's a decent offer - pay him after he does a good job for you!

      You'll have to work out payment method King Shiloh, I've seen from your other posts that you can't accept PayPal in your location - just don't forget that part so everyone is on the same page when you start.

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  • Profile picture of the author WD Mino
    Hi Caleb,

    I hired my programmer from poland. Through a site I am a member of Freelancer.com | Online Jobs | Freelance Employment | Outsourcing Services | Programmers | Web Design | Freelancers

    If you need a good VA you might want to check out Warrior Katie Rich she is a professional VA View Profile: Katie Rich I think it is pretty cool at 16 your looking for a VA I would not recommend going over seas to the philippines or whatever.

    As one member mentioned try if you can to grab someone from your coaching who is quite active and have them do some of the support etc..

    Cheers
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  • Profile picture of the author reksrein
    I have a name mr suwandi chow...
    you may contact him, he is an indonesian and can be trusted
    btw, you are a lucky guy with no lack of money...lucky you man
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Thai
    You can try this Caleb

    http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...g-75-week.html

    I had hired 2 VA's from them before. One of them is quite good the other is mediocre. But you can always try as they offer cheap rates

    All the best
    Michael Thai
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  • Profile picture of the author Barry Unruh
    Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

    School has gotten to me...

    And I now need to hire a good assistant from overseas... I've got the cash, but I have no idea how to get someone who...

    - Can manage my support desk
    - Handle Refunds
    - Help me manage my coaching forum
    - Assist me in editing Sales Pages
    - Respond to customers comments/complaints
    - Do a little SEO.

    I basically want a full time assistant for my business... I can't use odesk as I don't have a credit card.

    Any ideas.... I need someone I can trust.
    You can definitely find some very talented Filipinos who can handle all of this, but you need to make sure you make it very clear what hours of the day you need them to work.

    "Help me", "Assist me", "Respond to customers", could all be time of day sensitive jobs.

    Those of us sitting on the opposite side of the world are 12 hours off of EST. Depending on where your client base is, you may be needing your overseas assistant to work at night.

    Just something to add to your considerations.
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    Thank you to Shane for the report.

    Note to others; I got 5 Private Messages last night. I never asked anyone to PM me there offers, but to make recommendations in the thread.. Please don't spam me! (My inbox is already 97% Full)

    Caleb
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