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EP01 – Turning the Tides with Knikki Hernandez
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No Experience in ESL Teaching? Try the DISKARTE Method
Looking to start a career in ESL teaching but have no experience? Discover the DISKARTE method, a step-by-step strategy to help … Read More.
How to Download, Install, and Use Voov
Learn how to download, install, and use Voov for your video or streaming needs. Follow simple steps to join meetings as a guest … Read More
What It Means to Be a Freelancer
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Is it Possible to Avoid Eurocentrism in the Study of the State?
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Freelancing and Exodus: Lessons on Life’s Transitions
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Independent vs. Agency: A Guide for Virtual Assistants
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Virtual Assistants: How to Get Started?
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Tools and Platforms for Virtual Assistants
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How can beginners start passive investing in apartment buildings?
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What are the Benefits of Investing in Apartment Buildings?
Learn the benefits of investing in apartment buildings, including steady income, appreciation, and tax advantages, along with important risks
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Discover how apartment buildings can offer passive income. Learn about initial costs, selecting a property manager, market research…
What is Passive Investing in Real Estate?
Learn the basics of passive investing in real estate, including how it differs from active investing, the benefits of apartment …
The Importance of Boredom in Life
Discover why boredom, like flour in a recipe, is a key ingredient for creativity, reflection, and stability in life, relationships, and work.
Why I Failed: A Lesson in Believing in Your Ideas
When was the last time you binge-watched a TV show, or opted to wait for a movie? What exactly is delayed gratification?
Leave of Absence – August 12 and August 17
I am writing to inform you that I will be taking leave on Monday and Tuesday, April 15th and 16th, as well as April 20th and 21st.
Choosing Between an Agency and Freelancing for ESL Teaching
ESL Teaching: Discover the pros and cons of working with an agency versus freelancing for ESL teaching. Read to Learn More
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The Joy of Delayed Gratification in Streaming
When was the last time you binge-watched a TV show, or opted to wait for a movie? What exactly is delayed gratification?
ESL Blog – Why Freelancing is Better for Newbies
Discover why freelancing is a better choice for ESL students, offering flexibility, higher earnings, and valuable business experience.
Can My Virtual Assistant Make Me Money?
Discover how hiring the right virtual assistant can boost your business productivity and revenue. Learn about the different tiers…
Creating Value: The Lesson of Sisig
Discover how the Filipino dish sisig illustrates the power of creating value from humble beginnings. Learn valuable lessons for business …
You Are an Egotistical Person !
Coming from experience, calling someone egostistic might have a deeper issue, suprisingly it is not that person, its you.
VA – What is Buffer ?
Discover why Buffer is the ultimate tool for scheduling and managing social media posts across multiple platforms.
EG Cafe: EGsact place to unwind!
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VA – What is Mojo Dialer
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What is the CEFR?
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VA – How Cold Calling Works?
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Leave of Absence – April 15, 16, 20 and 21
I am writing to inform you that I will be taking leave on Monday and Tuesday, April 15th and 16th, as well as April 20th and 21st.
All About Jane
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What is Asana?
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What is Kadiwa ng Pangulo?
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Holiday Schedule Update 2023
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Is Good Taste, Taste Good – Food Blog
Discover an authentic culinary experience at Good Taste in Baguio City. A great overall experience, ensuring I’ll return better prepared …
Leave of Absence – November 23rd to 25th
I am writing to inform you about my upcoming leave from November 23rd to 25th. This time off is to celebrate my family’s Thanksgiving Day,
Virtual Assistant: What is Lightshot?
One of the best simple tools for virtual assistants is Lightshot. A third-party tool for ESL teachers and VA. Check this post to learn more.
My Cold Calling Adventure: Lessons Learned and Tips for Success
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Leave of Absence – August 14 to August 16
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Pala-Blockbuster Palabok: My Top 3 Palabok Picks
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BizEnglish: 01 – All About Contracts
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ESL Blogs: Weekly Pay – Variations and Reasons
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Baguio City: Mirador Peace Memorial
Welcome to my first travel blog post! Our first blog is the Mirador Peace Memorial. Check my this post to learn more.
Red Alert in Luzon 吕宋岛红色预警
Inquirer reported on the red alert raised in Luzon due to insufficient power supply. Read this article to learn more.
临时缺勤通知：5月20日至22日
Attention! I will be taking a short leave of absence from May 20th to May 22nd to spend time with family.注意我将于5月20日至5月22日短暂休假，与家人共度时光。
Not Upgrading Your System – Common Mistakes
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Two Cents: Disruptive Innovation
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Why You Should Study English in the Philippines
Do you want to improve your English? Here is an article on why you should study English in the Philippines. Check the articles to learn more.
How to Call or Text in the US using Skype ?
Do you need to call or text in the US? Here is how to call or text US Phone number using Skype. Read this article to know more.
What is a Logistic Services – Virtual Assistant ?
Before, we talked about VA, and now Is Virtual Assistant – Logistic Services on demand?Check this article to learn more.
What is a Virtual Assistant ?
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What is Cold Calling ?
What is cold calling and how does it work? Do you think you can be a cold caller. Check this blog to learn more.
Notice of Scheduled Power Interruption
With reference to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) scheduled Power Interruption on December 23, 2021 (Thursday).
Susie’s Cuisine: What makes their Siomai better ?
Recently, there are many siomai shops but one store stand out and that is Susie’s Cuisine. Check this to learn more.
Mamu’s Kitchen: An A-dough-rable Experience
What is the best combination for your afternoon tea? Mamu’s Kitchen: An A-dough-rable Experience. Check to learn more.
Food Blog: Felling Mellow with Mellow Burger
Had a bad day at work, and you just want to feel mellow then try Mellow Burger. Check the blog to learn more.
Eto Pang-Soft-drink Mo – Life Stories
After I upgraded his laptop, he gave me a PHP 50 then said, eto pang soft drink mo. Check this out to read more.
ESL Lesson: What is a Relative Clause ?
One of the challenges in writing that students are facing is their ability to write longer sentences. Read this article to know what is a Relative Clause?
Understanding Time Zones
Working in BPO and other multinational companies gave me an opportunity to work in different time zones. Read this article to understand time zones.
10 Effective Ways to Get Sick
There are thousands of blogs that tell you how to be healthy but what if you want to be sick and not to work. Here are 10 effective ways to get sick.
Food Review: Is Nyaman Na Pho Really Manyaman?
Nyaman Na Pho claimed to be the best restaurant in Angeles City but is it really Manyaman (delicious)? Read this blog to know more.
Food Review: Krishna’s Place – Do You Have the Courage to Try Vindaloo?
My first visit was terrible but everyone deserves another chance. Read my blog about Krishna’s Place and let us see if I have the courage to have Vindaloo.
Food Review: Is Shah G’s Resto Second to Naan?
It opened last year but it gained some popularity because of its pricing and food portion. Read this review of Shah G’s Indian restaurant
Radii: Studify Coworking Station
A place where you can study or work with unlimited coffee. Check out Studify Coworking Station in Tarlac City.
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Tech Blog: What Happens When Windows 7 Support Ends?
I was fortunate to try Windows 7 as early as June 2009 and sadly the day the life support ended as of January 14, 2020. Read…
ESL Blog: How Do I Get Private Students Online?
You now know your rate and you know how to get transfer funds from China. Now you need to know how to get private students. Here are some ways I used to get private students.
ESL Blog: How Much Do I Have to Charge My Students?
You finally decided to do freelance teaching, now you need to know how much do you need to charge your students. Read my blog to know more.
ESL Blog: How to Receive Payments from Chinese Students?
Receiving money is challenging especially with my Chinese students. Read this blog to learn more how I receive money from China.
Tech Blog – Create Your Own Cloud Server
I have an old laptop which is too old to be my workstation but still good to make a storage server. Read this blog to learn more.
ESL Blog: Connection Before Correction
How can you correct the student without making them feel uncomfortable. It is a saying that connection before correction. Read this blog to know more.
Food Review: Is Rangoli Worth the Ring Sting?
A small Indian restaurant with a punjabi’s grocery. Is Rangoli (Red Chili) worth the ring sting? Read this article for my food review.
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