Drive predictable results with one-time or monthly recurring projects—fixed-scope and fully managed by our international specialists.
Project-Based support covers one-time or monthly recurring engagements with clear deliverables, timelines, and pricing. For one-time projects, like a website build or branding revamp, we assemble a dedicated team with project management and director oversight. Monthly recurring options, such as social media management or Search Engine Optimization (SEO), provide fully-managed strategy and execution without your daily involvement.
Flexible contracts allow cancellation with 30 days’ notice, focusing on outcomes > hours.
Our global experts can include:
Project-based support is tailored for teams tackling defined, predictable needs. It offers expertise without long-term commitments, making it great for high-stakes pitches, overflow work, and white-label efforts. We recommend it for:
Our pricing model adapts to the pressures you face.
Below is a concise, up-to-date snapshot of the hiring/support models used today in Ghost Sherpa.
Use it as a quick reference when matching a project’s needs for talent, control and flexibility.
| Typical dedication | Usual duration | When to use it | Key pros / cons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full-time Staffing
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40 h (external but dedicated) | 3+ Months, extendable | Boost team capacity with extra "hands" |
+ Fast scale-up, keep project control
− You still manage day-to-day work
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Fractional Support
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10–20+ h/week | 3+ Months, extendable | Senior expertise you can't justify full-time |
+ Top-tier know-how at lower TCO
− Limited availability, split focus
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Project-Based
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Varies by scope | Until project delivered | One-off builds, migrations |
+ Pay for results, not headcount
− Rigid to change once signed
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Rigorous screening process including multiple interview rounds, English proficiency testing, skills assessments, and reference checks to ensure only top-tier talent reaches your team for final hiring.
Complete handling of payroll, benefits, compliance, and administrative tasks – eliminating the complexity of international hiring and reducing your operational overhead.
We check in regularly with you and your team to ensure high performance and good fit, and help make adjustments when needed.
Your staffed team is fully embedded into your team: working your hours, following your processes, and part of your culture.
One-time is a fixed-scope project with a clear start and end, like a new website or branding revamp.
Monthly recurring is a fully-managed project with clear monthly deliverables, like ongoing social media management or SEO optimization.
You’ll have a dedicated project team for the full duration, along with support from our Department Directors. We’ll agree upfront on project deliverables, timelines, and pricing.
Pricing is fixed-rate and agreed upfront based on deliverables and scope.
You’ll know exactly what you’re getting, when you’ll get it, and how much it will cost. It’s a one-time investment with no long-term commitment—ideal for budget planning.
You’ll get a fully-managed project with clear monthly deliverables, long-term goals, and pricing. No need to send us what you need completed each week–we’ll take care of strategy and support without any involvement on your side.
You can typically start within 1-2 weeks after initial discussions and contract signing.
Long-term strategy, overflow work, specialized needs, or white-label initiatives.
You’ll have a dedicated team of experts managing your monthly deliverables, along with project management support and involvement from our Department Directors.
One-time projects are rigid to change once signed. Monthly recurring projects have a clearly defined scope, which limits frequent changes.
Contracts are flexible with a 30-day notice for cancellation.
