What is a Virtual Professional?

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 Also known as Home-based professional or Online professional

 

 What work does a freelancer do? ... Freelancing is basically a different way to work. Rather than being employed by a company in one specific job, freelancers are self-employed and find work via a variety of sources. Clients hire a freelancer to complete a task, project, or service for them.

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Why the world loves Filipino Freelancers

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 ENGLISH SPEAKERS - Filipinos are known to be proficient in written and conversational English making communication with foreign clients much easier. Filipinos are great conversationalists and are fun to work with.

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 GOAL ORIENTED - Filipinos are goal-oriented professionals, hardworking and dedicated to producing quality output as well as committed to customer satisfaction.

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 LOYAL - Hiring a Filipino freelancer almost ensures an amicable long-term partnership. Filipinos are known to be loyal to their clients thus fostering great business relationships.

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 EDUCATED - Most freelancers are degree holders, have had formal training or have attended specialized courses, making them a cut above the rest for the job required.

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 SELF-MOTIVATED - They are pro-active and motivated to do what needs to be done to the best of their abilities. Their positive outlook in whatever situation pushes them to rise to the challenge.

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Types of Virtual Professionals - Voice

This kind of virtual professional is required to communicate over the phone / skype / other voice call apps. Fluent English communication is almost always required

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•  Tech support

•  Customer service/ Customer support

•  Project management

•  Virtual assistance

•  Online marketing

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Types of Virtual Professionals – Non-Voice

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This kind of virtual professional is not required to communicate over the phone.

Fluent English communication is not required but preferred

•  Data Entry

•  Transcription – Medical / Legal / Cinema /  etc

•  Subtitling

•  Graphic Design / Editing

•  Video production / Editing

•  SEO

•  Web Design / Programming

•  Admin support

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Advantages of being a Virtual Professional

•  You control your workload. One of the best parts of being a freelancer is that you get to say when enough is enough.

•  You're less likely to get sick.

•  You get as many breaks and as much sleep as you want.

•  You control your work relationships.

•  You can exercise at optimum times.

•  Freedom To Choose Clients And Projects. You're your own boss.

•  Immense Flexibility Of Location. You avoid the long commute.

•  An Opportunity To Earn More

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Disadvantages of being a Virtual Professional

•  Not Steady or Reliable Workloads

•  Distinguishing Between Work and Personal Time

•  A Lot of Legwork

•  Risk of getting scammed or Not Getting Paid

•  No Employee Benefits

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 BEST PRACTICES WORKING FROM HOME

• Set your goals and meet them

•  Plan your workday

•  Manage your time

•  Provide a designated workspace

•  Prepare the tools you need

•  Dress to Impress

•  Avoid distractions

•  Take a break

•  Stay healthy

•  Connect with fellow freelancers

•  Stay in touch with the outside world

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