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Where to look for customer service workers?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by dorianking, Dec 3, 2011.

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    I am opening a website that will sell game virtual currency.

    The workers would be basically be on live chat, checking sales when through and then delivering gold. Pretty basic stuff.

    Of course, as a company just starting up, I need cheap worker(s) who can work around the clock while I do everything else behind the scenes. I was told by a friend to come here and ask for suggestions. Let me know what you guys think! I might be trying freelancer.com but they have a $100 deposit to look for staff which is steep especially when starting out for a company.
     
    dorianking, Dec 3, 2011 IP
  2. ApocalypseXL

    ApocalypseXL Notable Member

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    To answer your title - in a college dorm near you .
     
    ApocalypseXL, Dec 3, 2011 IP
  3. dorianking

    dorianking Peon

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    Only if I still lived in a dorm haha.
     
    dorianking, Dec 3, 2011 IP
  4. ApocalypseXL

    ApocalypseXL Notable Member

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    You don't need to live in one you need to visit one armed with a few brews , people will talk and with a bit of luck you'll get your job done for cheaps . Besides geeks always stay in the dorm , they almost never go out lol .
     
    ApocalypseXL, Dec 3, 2011 IP
  5. dorianking

    dorianking Peon

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    Ok, I'll take a look. Luck definitely needs to be on my side.
     
    dorianking, Dec 3, 2011 IP
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    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    Hire someone in those developing countries while they speak decent english.. (hint hint filipinos)
     
    Richie_Ni, Dec 3, 2011 IP
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    Sensei.Design Prominent Member

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    I for myself I would go for the first way, this way it might be easier to judge how trustworthy your staff will be
     
    Sensei.Design, Dec 4, 2011 IP
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    You can try craiglist or freelancer
     
    muplayer2000, Dec 4, 2011 IP
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    Guys please don't post your offers here . The OP just asked where he can find people , he didn't asked for offers . What you just did it's called spam and it denote unprofessionalism and a level of desperation . Personally i wouldn't pick you because of what you just did .
     
    ApocalypseXL, Dec 5, 2011 IP
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    Have you tried ODesk? You can pay buy the hour there.
     
    MiniMe777, Dec 5, 2011 IP
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    freelancer.com is still a good place to be if you want to outsource the service. You don't need to make a $100 deposit, just don't advertise that you're looking for the full-timers. Post your job, talk to the bidders and you could take things outside of the freelancer if need be. You can also check out elance.com; they have a good supply of "virtual assistants" who may just fit your bill
     
    ~GoodLuck~, Dec 5, 2011 IP
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    I think freelancer is best for customer service workers....
     
    shanmugappriya, Dec 6, 2011 IP
  13. linkforrent@gmail

    linkforrent@gmail Guest

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    You can outsource the job to different countries. You can find online job search and post your ads. I am sure you can find a lot of cheap and reliable workers there.
     
    linkforrent@gmail, Dec 8, 2011 IP
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    LOL i was thinking the same thing. that is awesome. You can look for customer service people anywhere. Check around locally to help your community!
     
    Michelle.Janson7, Dec 8, 2011 IP
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    jjp1428, Dec 11, 2011 IP
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    danasurvey Well-Known Member

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    Post on some larger work at home forums.
     
    danasurvey, Dec 11, 2011 IP
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    PC Mechanix Greenhorn

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    I would try craigslist or kijiji. I have had some success with those sites in the past
     
    PC Mechanix, Dec 25, 2011 IP