Comments on: Is “Outsourcing” A Dirty Word For Our Economy?

By: Alannah Gibney

Alannah Gibney — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:19:00 +0000

I strongly agree with you Dale. Hiring a virtual assistant is a smart thinking, especially for small business and yes, it’s a win win situation. Most of my connections in Business hired VA(s) and also it’s important to be careful in choosing one.

By: Toby Gospodarczyk

Toby Gospodarczyk — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:05:00 +0000

In reply to Brendan.

Good question. Most companies of course won’t advertise that they’re outsourcing, but should be honest about it if asked.
All points within the article taken into consideration, it shouldn’t be something that should be hidden but the general public still has negative feelings towards it, because the last time they called up Samsung or Telstra with a problem they probably spoke with an outsourced customer service representative that wasn’t all that helpful.
This type of outsourcing isn’t what the article is talking about, and I don’t really agree with it either.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:05:00 +0000

I have a question is it ok to hide that you are not outsourcing, or should I say some of my workers are outside of Australia?

By: DdM

DdM — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:27:00 +0000

Just curious…Did your international Virtual Assistant type your article? There are spelling mistakes, a poor use of grammar and a great deal of the punctuation seems to have gone AWOL. That was all before point (1).

Nevertheless, you have every right to hire or exploit, I mean employ, whom ever you see fit. Good luck to you and your profitable, not proficient, business. Well done.

By: Jennifer L

Jennifer L — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 06:04:00 +0000

Some great points Dale, although I think it’s sad that there is 20% unemployment of school leavers in our area. Sometimes you can take on an Intern to set them on the right path. Training is a really important thing for everyone in our society.

By: Debbie Rein

Debbie Rein — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 14:42:00 +0000

Very well said and totally agree with you Dale.
There is no way I could afford to pay for Australian based contractors to help me build up my new website and members area for my soon to be launched business.
I have employed some great people from the Philippines for well over a year now and they provide great work and are extremely loyal.
I couldn’t ask for better – and my take on the outsourcing. I pay top level rates for my workers and have drastically improved their standard of living. They all have children who now always have books for school. AND after the huge typhoon, they were able to rebuild the damage quickly because they have funds coming in. (and I pay them to have holidays and sick leave as well!)

By: Dave Fedcheshen

Dave Fedcheshen — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:17:00 +0000

In reply to Dale Beaumont. Real estate and finance

By: Dale Beaumont

Dale Beaumont — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:46:00 +0000

In reply to Brian Wilkinson. Hear hear!

By: Dale Beaumont

Dale Beaumont — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:45:00 +0000

In reply to Satya Morrison. Thanks Satya for leaving your comment. Great to know we are on the same page :-)

By: Dale Beaumont

Dale Beaumont — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:44:00 +0000

In reply to Dave Fedcheshen. What is your business Dave?