FAQ
Questions we get asked before signing.
If yours is not answered here, ask it on the audit call — that is what the call is for.
General questions
What does a fractional engagement actually cost?
Engagements are fixed monthly retainers based on the days per week involved, not hourly billing. There is no equity component, no recruitment fee, no benefits and no notice period. See the pricing page for current bands.
How quickly can you start?
Usually within a week. We run a free execution audit first, agree scope, and typically begin with your next sprint. There is no hiring loop to wait through.
What happens in the free execution audit?
A 30-minute call. You describe what you are building and where delivery hurts; we ask specific questions about planning, scope and release cadence. You leave with at least one concrete change you can make immediately, whether or not you hire us.
Do you replace our existing team?
No. We add the delivery layer most teams are missing. Your engineers keep building — we remove the ambiguity, blockers and rework that slow them down.
Which time zones do you work in?
We are remote-first and work with clients across US, UK, EU and APAC time zones, with overlap hours agreed at the start of the engagement.
Is there a minimum commitment?
Engagements run month to month after an initial period long enough to be useful — typically three months, since stabilising delivery and proving it takes at least that. You can cancel with 30 days notice.
What if we only need help for one project?
That works. Some engagements are scoped to a single critical release or a specific problem such as a technical due diligence. We will say so if a short engagement is the right answer.
How do you measure success?
We agree the measures at the start. Usually a mix of delivery predictability (committed versus delivered), cycle time, rework rate and stakeholder confidence. If those are not moving, the engagement is not working.
Still deciding?
The audit is free and carries no obligation. Worst case you get an outside read on your delivery problems.
30 min · no pitch deck · one fix you can apply immediately