Understanding the FTE Outsourcing Model: Pricing and Benefits

### Pricing at a Glance: DR Outsourcing Capacity Plans

| Plan Type | Weekly Capacity | Monthly Rate |

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Part-Time	20 Hours / Week	Contact for Quote
Full-Time (FTE)	40 Hours / Week	$1,950 / Month

If you have ever looked at outsourcing and thought, “I do not want random help. I want one person who actually knows my business,” then you are really looking for an FTE outsourcing model.

A lot of outsourcing offers are built around tasks, tickets, or flexible hourly help. That can work for one-off needs, but it usually breaks down when the work is ongoing. Someone has to learn your tools, understand your customers, and follow your process week after week. That is where the FTE model becomes more valuable, especially when utilizing nearshore outsourcing in the Dominican Republic.

What is the FTE Outsourcing Model?

FTE stands for Full-Time Equivalent. In plain English, the FTE outsourcing model means you have one dedicated remote team member working full-time support for your business on a consistent weekly schedule.

At DR Outsourcing, the Full-Time plan is structured as 40 hours per week at $1,950 per month. This is billed as weekly capacity access rather than hourly labor. The goal is not just "buying hours"—it is building support into the way your business runs.

The core pillars of the FTE model include:

• •One dedicated person (no rotating staff).

• •Recurring weekly support.

• •Role ownership instead of random tasks.

• •A team member who learns your specific systems (CRM, Email, Order Flow).

FTE vs. Hourly Freelancers: Why Consistency Wins

The biggest problem with hourly or project-based help is the "reset cost." Every time you switch people, you pay in retraining, missed details, and slower turnaround.

Model	What You Get	Main Weakness
Hourly Freelancer	Help for a specific task	Low continuity; high re-training cost
Project-Based	A defined deliverable	Ends when the project ends
FTE Outsourcing	Dedicated team member	Requires steady, recurring work

Freelancers are great for a one-time logo or a landing page. But if someone needs to manage your order flow or handle repeating admin work, a dedicated remote team is the better choice because the value compounds over time.

How FTE Pricing Works at DR Outsourcing

Our pricing is locked and built around weekly capacity blocks. This eliminates the friction of hourly billing and allows you to scale up or down based on your operational needs.

Key Pricing Rules:

• •Fixed Tiers: Pricing is based on weekly access (1-5 days).

• •No Hidden Fees: Onboarding and oversight are included in the monthly rate.

• •Month-to-Month: Engaged on a flexible, recurring basis.

Cost Comparison: Local vs. Nearshore FTE

Option	Est. Annual Cost	What is Included
Local U.S. Admin	$40,000 - $55,000+	Salary, benefits, payroll taxes, office space
Nearshore FTE	$23,400	Dedicated full-time support, QA oversight, no overhead

The Hidden ROI: Reclaiming Your Attention

The biggest return on investment isn't just the payroll savings—it's what happens when the owner gets out of the daily grind. DR Outsourcing is designed to help founders reclaim 10 to 40+ hours per week.

When you move from "doing the work" to "leading the business," you create room for faster response times, cleaner handoffs, and—most importantly—more time for sales and growth. This is particularly effective for specialized industries like promotional products distribution.

Is the FTE Model Right for Your Business?

Use this checklist to decide:

• •[ ] Do you have 10+ hours of recurring work every week?

• •[ ] Do you need someone who learns your CRM or internal tools?

• •[ ] Are dropped details or slow response times hurting your growth?

• •[ ] Do you want one dedicated person instead of several freelancers?

If you answered "Yes" to most of these, the FTE model is likely the best path for your next stage of growth.

Ready to build your dedicated team? Explore our FTE Plans and see how we can help you scale.