My 4 Hour Workweek

Hey guys!  This is a guest video post from Chris Ducker over at Virtual Business Lifestyle.  Chris is what I would consider a virtual assistance guru.

He’s the CEO of Live2Sell Group, a total business outsourcing provider based in Cebu City, Philippines, with over 200 full-time staff who work for him currently.  The Live2Sell Group includes his virtual assistant company, Live2Care.  If there’s anyone who knows about outsourcing and virtual assistance, it’s Chris.

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I can’t remember where I first heard about Microworkers, but I put it on my list of services to try out, since the basic idea behind the website was intriguing to me.  The basic idea is this:  An “employer” (could be anyone like you and me – doesn’t need to be an actual employer) posts a task that needs to be completed.  “Workers” accept the task, and if the task is completed in an acceptable manner, the “worker” is paid by the “employer.”

The tasks are quick, so workers can make money very fast (sometimes under 3 minutes, even if it’s only for $1), and employers can easily outsource tasks that are helpful to their online business.

Depending on who you are and what you’re looking to do, both sides of this employer-worker relationship on Microworkers are appealing.  Let’s look into the detail about how each side works, and the benefits for engaging in each.

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