Engagement models
Project, hourly, daily or monthly. Each model works for domestic staffing and for offshore teams, and you can move between them as your needs change.
Agree the scope and price up front, and pay as milestones are delivered.
Specialist time when you need it, without a fixed commitment.
Experienced people for as many days as the job takes.
Full-time professionals who work only on your projects, as part of your team.
Comparison
The short version, to help you pick a starting point.
| Model | Ideal for | Key benefit | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project-Based | Fixed-scope deliverables, product builds or audited milestones. | Predictable costs with clear delivery timelines. | An agreed price per milestone, invoiced as each one is delivered. |
| Hourly | On-demand technical consultations, quick fixes or short tasks. | Maximum flexibility. You pay only for logged, active hours. | An hourly rate, invoiced against approved timesheets. |
| Daily Rate | Short-term domain expertise, workshops or emergency backup. | High agility for immediate operational coverage. | A fixed day rate, invoiced for the days worked. |
| Monthly Dedicated | Long-term integration, remote offshore extensions and core roles. | Complete team alignment with full monthly bandwidth. | One monthly fee per person, covering salary, statutory compliance and HR support. |
Combining models
Clients often start with one model and move to another, or run two side by side.
HourlyMonthly Dedicated
Start someone on a scoped hourly task. If the fit is right, move them to a monthly dedicated arrangement.
Project-BasedHourly
Deliver a fixed-scope build, then keep one or two people on hourly terms for fixes and small changes.
Monthly DedicatedDaily Rate
Run your core team on monthly terms and bring in daily-rate specialists for audits, go-lives or emergencies.
Questions
Yes. Tell us what has changed and we'll move the engagement to the model that fits, with the new terms agreed in writing first.
It depends on the model and the role. Any minimum is set out clearly in your proposal before you sign anything.
Through timesheets that you approve. Invoices are raised only against approved time.
Yes. The same four models are available for teams based in India and for offshore teams working with international clients.
Tell us about the work and we'll recommend a model, with pricing, in your proposal.
