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I used to think you had to hire locally.
Like an idiot, I was paying way too much for basic tasks. Someone overseas could do the same work for much less. And do it BETTER.
But I was scared of all the legal stuff. Employment laws in different countries. Tax requirements. Compliance issues that could get me in trouble.
So I stuck to hiring people within driving distance of my house. Even though most of my business happens online anyway.
That was dumb.
Last year I finally hired my first international team member. A virtual assistant who's absolutely brilliant. She handles my calendar, email management, and basic research.
The difference isn't just the cost savings. It's the quality and work ethic.
While I'm sleeping, she's working. I wake up to completed projects and organized systems. It's like having a productivity fairy who works overnight.
But here's the thing that almost stopped me from doing it...
All the legal complexity made my brain hurt. Which country's laws apply? How do I handle taxes? What about benefits and compliance?
I almost gave up and went back to overpaying local people.
Then I found a service that handles all the legal stuff. They work across 185+ countries. They deal with payroll, benefits, and taxes for you.
Now I have team members in three different countries. My business runs smoother and my costs are way lower.
If you're still limiting yourself to local hiring, you're missing out on incredible talent.
Talk soon,
-Chris
P.S. That service I mentioned? It's called RemoFirst. Learn more below. 👇
The easiest way to hire globally
Don’t let borders limit your hiring strategy. RemoFirst gives you one platform to legally employ talent around the world—compliantly, affordably, and fast.
We support EOR and contractor payments in 185+ countries with no annual contracts, flat pricing, and full transparency.
Whether you’re a startup or scaling enterprise, you’ll get hands-on support and built-in tools for international payroll, health benefits, taxes, and more.
RemoFirst offers a free tier for contractor management, and EOR fees start at $199/month.