ATTENTION: SMALL Business owners

The Remotely Method:

How Aussie SMEs Are Embedding

High-Performance Remote Teams That Work While You Sleep

Access the top 1% of Filipino professionals who don't just 'do the job' – they own the outcome. We provide the strategy, recruitment, onboarding and systems to take the guesswork out of hiring offshore.

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Does this sound familiar?

  • You’ve tried hiring cheap freelancers on marketplaces, only to be ghosted or spend more time fixing their mistakes than it would have taken to do it yourself.

  • You’re watching your profit margins get devoured by high local labor costs, super, and payroll taxes before you even get a chance to reinvest in growth.

  • Feeling like the 'Chief Everything Officer' stuck doing $20/hour admin tasks because you can’t justify the $100k+ salary for a local hire.

  • You started this business for freedom, but now you’re working 70-hour weeks just to keep the operational gears turning.

What if you could...

  • Slash your operational overhead by 70% while actually increasing the quality of your output.

  • Move 3x faster than your competitors because you have the talent to execute ideas the moment they strike.

  • Finally get your weekends back and have the peace of mind that your business is growing even when you’re offline.

The Elite Talent Your Business

Needs to Scale

(Without the Local Price Tag)

Stop hiring "task-takers" and start building a team of specialists. We find, vet, and place the top 1% of global talent into your business so you can finally step out of the day-to-day.

admin / operations

finance

marketing & Social

design & creative

sales

Tech & IT

How We Get You From Overwhelmed to Optimised in 3 Simple Steps

Start with Strategy

The Diagnosis

We don’t just "find a virtual assistant." We start with a deep dive into your current bottlenecks and opportunities. We identify the $20/hour tasks currently eating your $1,000/hour time. Then, we headhunt the top 1% of talent specifically suited for your industry and culture. You only meet the candidates we would hire ourselves.

Frictionless Integration

The System

You're probably thinking "How do I actually manage them?" Remotely provides the framework for a seamless handoff. We help you set up the communication channels, KPIs, and workflows so your new team member is productive from Day 1. We don’t just give you a person; we give you a plug-and-play operational system.

Scale with Leverage

The Outcome

This is where you stop "The Payroll Bleed". With your overhead slashed by 70%, you now have the capital to reinvest in growth. You move from being the "Operator" stuck in the weeds to the "Owner" focused on the big picture. Your business scales, your margins widen, and you finally get your time back.

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Why Smart Founders are Firing Their Agencies and Building In-House Empires Instead

Traditional agencies charge you for their fancy offices and bloated management layers. With Remotely, you get elite talent at a fraction of the cost – integrated directly into your team.

Traditional agency

  • 50–80% mark‑ups on talent cost

  • Below market pay, low retention

  • Provide untrained junior staff

  • Limited transparency & control

  • Lock-in contracts with exit fees

  • No choice over assigned staff

  • Only support limited / admin roles

  • Leave you to manage, train, and supervise

  • Disappear after hiring, no support

remotely

  • 100% salary pass-through, no mark-ups

  • ONLY charge is simple monthly fee

  • Seasoned talent trained in your industry

  • Full control and direct integration

  • No lock-in contracts – cancel anytime

  • Lifetime replacement guarantee

  • Can hire for any remote role

  • Plug-and-play system, no guesswork

  • Ongoing support, direct access to Founder

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

Here's what we usually get asked

How do you actually vet the talent to ensure they are "Top 1%"?

We don’t just pull people from a database or bench of juniors waiting for work. Every hire we make is a bespoke search tailored to your specific bottleneck. Out of 100 applicants, we reject 99. The candidates you see have already passed a 5-stage vetting process: video screenings, typing and technical assessments, one-on-one interviews, and a practical task designed to mimic the actual work they’ll do for you. We do the 40+ hours of heavy lifting so you only spend 30 minutes picking the winner.

How is Remotely different from just hiring someone on Upwork or Fiverr?

Upwork is a crowded flea market; Remotely is a strategic operations partner. On those platforms, you’re sifting through gig workers who often have five other clients and zero loyalty. With Remotely, you get a dedicated A-Player who works 100% for your business. We handle the sourcing, vetting, and support you through fully integrating them into your business – so you don't have to play freelancer roulette and hope they don't ghost you next Tuesday.

How does your pricing work? Are there hidden markups on the salaries?

We hate bloated markups as much as you do. Most agencies charge you $2,000 to $3,000 and pay the worker $600, pocketing the difference. That’s a broken model that leads to high turnover. At Remotely, we use a 100% pass-through model. Every dollar you allocate for your talent’s salary goes directly to them, with zero markups. You simply pay us a flat, predictable monthly management fee to handle the sourcing, vetting, payroll, legal compliance, and ongoing support. It’s a transparent partnership that aligns our interests to your success and growth.

What kind of roles can I actually fill with Remotely?

Our most popular roles include Executive Assistants, Digital Marketers, Bookkeepers, Lead Gen Specialists, and Admin & Operations Support. However, the Philippines has a deep pool of 120 million people with decades of experience supporting Western clients in ANY role that can be done remotely. If the work happens on a laptop, we can find a world-class specialist for it.

How much can I realistically expect to save on my payroll?

On average, our clients see a 60% to 80% reduction in payroll costs compared to hiring locally in Australia. This is the power of Geographic Arbitrage. You aren't hiring "cheap" labor; you’re hiring senior-level experts who live comfortably in their own country on a salary that wouldn't even cover an entry-level intern in Sydney.

What is the typical monthly salary for an offshore team member?

Top-tier Filipino talent typically falls between $800 and $3,000 AUD per month. You can go cheaper but we generally wouldn't recommend it. Junior roles sit at the lower end, while specialised experts (like senior devs or professionals with extensive international experience) sit at the higher end. Because we don't mark up the salary, you’re paying the true market rate. We’ll give you a tailored cost estimate during our discovery call so you can see the exact ROI before moving forward.

I’m already overwhelmed – will I have to spend all my time managing these people?

This is our point of difference. We don’t just hand over a hire and wish you luck. We provide the Remotely Blueprint – a full offshoring system containing the same templates, first-hand knowledge and management frameworks we use – to make the integration seamless. We work closely with you to implement the system, giving you as much hands-on support as you need.

What happens if a hire isn't a good fit for my company culture?

All our placements come with a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee. If a hire doesn't work out for any reason – whether it’s day 10 or month 10 – we will replace them at no additional cost. We’re in this for your long-term growth, and we won't settle until the fit is perfect.

My business is very niche; can you find people who understand my industry?

Absolutely – once we understand your goals, our headhunters go out and source talent with experience in your specific vertical and using your specific software and tools. Importantly, the frameworks and systems that make offshoring work apply regardless of industry. We’ll help you identify the best tasks to delegate as part of our onboarding process.

How do you handle time zone differences?

The Philippines is in the same time zone as Perth, and only a few hours off the East Coast. We specifically source talent who are comfortable working your hours, whether you want a full 8-hour overlap or just a 4-hour window for meetings. Some clients prefer to work asynchronously to have a business that moves forward while they sleep, it’s really up to you.

Is my data and intellectual property safe with offshore staff?

All Remotely Associates sign comprehensive NDAs and undergo regular data protection training and assessments. You have full control over your offshore team, including their compliance to your data protection protocols to suit your risk profile. We also provide guidance on remote working best practices, including using secure tools like 1Password and Multi-Factor Authentication to ensure your company data remains 100% protected.

What does the onboarding process look like, and how fast can we start?

From the moment we start the search, we typically have a shortlist of top candidates in front of you within 10-14 days. You interview the top choices, pick your winner, and they can usually be integrated into your team a week later. You can go from completely underwater to fully supported in less than a month.

MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Hey, I'm Simon

I spent my career in consulting and Big Tech, helping the biggest companies in the world to grow and solving problems across all aspects of their operations, and eventually leading the setup for Google’s operations in the Philippines. I saw how powerful a world-class offshore team can be when done right – and how the traditional outsourcing model was broken.

Having returned to Australia after 5 years abroad in London and Singapore, I founded Remotely to apply everything I’ve learned in service of helping Aussie SMEs to level up their business and scale using the same playbooks previously only available to corporate giants. Our mission is to make world-class offshore execution accessible to ambitious Aussie businesses – and to create meaningful, high-impact opportunities for exceptional talent in the Philippines.

Led the recruitment and operational setup of high-performing teams in the Philippines for Google, managing complex global workflows at hyperscale.

15+ years global experience for the world's largest brands across Finance, Legal, Risk, Strategy, Operations, and Sales.

Extensive experience bridging people and cultures, worked in major business hubs including Tokyo, London, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne.

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