Compare hiring models

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Management:

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Works directly for you.

• Employee (W2)

• Contractor (1099)

 

Works for us:

• Dedicated Teams: Our software teams in your organization.

• Software Outsourcing: Our PM and software teams are building for you.

• Staff Augmentation: Our software developers are on your team.

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Hiring & recruiting

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Works directly for you:

1. Recruiters: Hiring employees to work full-time.

2. Staffing agency: Hiring temporary positions, contract roles, or temp-to-hire positions.​

3. Freelance marketplaces (e.g., Upwork): Hiring for one-off projects or tasks.
    

Works for us:

1. Software development companies & agencies: Hiring for a project, short-term and longer-term engagements.
    

Engagement model

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Fixed Bid:

• Perfect for projects with clear requirements and timelines. It provides a structured approach with a predefined scope and budget.

 

Time & Material (Hourly):

• Designed for flexibility. You pay for the actual hours worked, adapting easily to changing project needs.

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Retainer/Staff Augmentation:

• Ideal for ongoing support or team expansion. It offers dedicated resources, allowing you to scale your team as needed.

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Billing

• Freelance & contractors (Hourly)

• Part-time (Hourly or flat)

• Full-time (flat)

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Mandatory to include in the contract (i.e., MSA)

• IP Assignment

• None compete clause

• "No-poach" or "Non-solicitation" clause

• ​Buyout terms

• Security & Compliance