You start the day with client meetings and strategy in mind. You end it buried in emails, follow‑ups, invoicing, file notes, and admin. If you feel busy but not productive, you’re not alone. Most financial advisers are spending far too much time in  the business instead of on  it. Hiring another full‑time staff member isn’t always viable. Margins are tight, and compliance costs keep rising. That’s where a financial advice virtual assistant  becomes one of the most powerful as

Key Takeaways An Employer of Record (EOR) allows Australian financial advice firms to outsource offshore talent without becoming the legal employer Through an EOR, advisers gain dedicated offshore staff while outsourcing payroll, HR, tax, and employment compliance This model eliminates contractor misclassification risk and avoids the need to establish overseas entities The Philippines stands out as the employer‑of‑choice destination for EOR‑led outsourcing, particularly for f

In the realm of hiring offshore freelancers or contracting staff, many companies opt for direct hiring, unaware of the potential legal pitfalls they might encounter under Australia's Fair Work Act 2009. It's a common misconception that hiring overseas absolves them from local laws, but in reality, falling afoul of the Act can lead to hefty fines and severe reputational damage. Safeguarding your business through risk mitigation is not just advisable, but imperative. What’s the