The Problem
Tim’s debt settlement company was rapidly expanding. He planned to add 50-100 customer service agents to handle outreach, data entry, and ticket resolution. With so much sensitive financial information, security was paramount. Tim wanted remote workers but had concerns about access controls and protocols.
As Tim explained: “With lawyers involved, we need oversight and tight security measures in place. I’m wary about remote workers since this data is so sensitive.”
The Goal
Tim wanted to securely scale up staffing with remote VAs handling tier-1 customer service tasks. This would allow his in-house team to focus on high-level approvals and complex case resolution.
In Tim’s words: “If we can get security and oversight right with remote workers, it solves my staffing needs and lets my core team concentrate on the toughest cases.”
Addressing Concerns
We emphasized our experience staffing remote teams for financial services clients with robust security protocols.
Tim said: “It’s comforting you understand my industry’s security needs. You seem to really know what you’re doing.”
We proposed using pre-programmed thin client devices to restrict access and monitor activity. Tim could have full visibility into the work without any data risk.
The Solution
We suggested an initial 10 VA pilot so Tim could evaluate capabilities and security firsthand before scaling up. After interviews, Tim picked VAs best suited for each role.
The thin clients provided access only to approved apps. Our team handled rigorous training and day-to-day management of the remote workforce.
Tim remarked: “I’m impressed with the training process and security measures. I appreciate you letting me test things out before rapidly expanding.”
The Results
Within 2 months, Tim felt fully confident in our security protocols and management. He quickly expanded to over 50 remote VAs handling tier-1 tasks seamlessly.
Tim enthused: “Being able to securely outsource repetitive work has been a game changer. My core team can now focus on high-value complex tasks and our customers are thrilled with the faster responses.”
