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Hire by the Hour

Pay only for logged time against tasks you have approved, with no minimum weekly commitment and a detailed timesheet on every invoice.

50+ ERP and software projects. Zero failed projects since 2021.

Fix checkout validation bug
3.5 hrs
Update API rate limit config
1.0 hr
Review pull request
0.5 hr
Weekly total
5.0 hrs
0
Minimum weekly hour commitment
1 wk
Typical time to get started
100%
Of billed hours shown on a timesheet
Free
Replacement if not a fit
Why It Matters

Committing to a fixed block for irregular work wastes budget

Small fixes, occasional reviews and one-off tasks rarely need a reserved weekly block. Paying for logged time only keeps the cost matched to the actual work.

Pay for What Gets Done

Billing tied to logged, approved tasks

Every hour billed is logged against a task you have approved, so the invoice reflects work completed rather than time reserved but unused.

  • No minimum weekly commitment.
  • Every invoice includes a detailed timesheet.
  • Scales up or down with your actual workload.
Reviewing a logged timesheet for hourly work
A Path to a Steadier Model Later

The same person, moved to a dedicated block if work grows

If hourly work trends toward a steady weekly pattern, the same person can move to Dedicated Part-Time or Full-Time Resource, keeping context instead of restarting with someone new.

  • Same person carries context forward.
  • No re-hiring cost if scope grows.
  • Move models without losing the relationship.
Discussing converting hourly work to a dedicated block
What a Timesheet Looks Like

Every hour tied to a task you approved

Illustrative example. Your actual timesheet depends on the tasks worked that week.

Migrate legacy report to new schema
4.0 hrs
Patch dependency vulnerability
1.5 hrs
How It Works

From a task list to logged, billed hours in about one week

1
Share the task list
Tell us the skills you need and the kind of tasks you expect to send.
2
Match a specialist
We match someone by relevant experience, usually within the first week.
3
Approve tasks
You approve each task before work starts, so scope stays clear from the outset.
4
Work is logged
Hours are logged against each approved task as work happens.
5
Review and scale
Review the timesheet on each invoice, and scale hours up or convert to a dedicated block as needed.
What's Included

Everything you need to run hourly work smoothly

🎯

No minimum commitment

Pay only for hours logged against approved tasks, whatever the volume.

💬

Direct communication

You approve tasks and review work directly, with no extra layer in between.

📅

Detailed timesheets

Every invoice shows exactly what was worked on and for how long.

✅

Task-based approval

Work only starts once you have approved the task and its scope.

🌐

Timezone overlap

Availability matched to when your team typically sends tasks.

🔐

Replacement guarantee

A new match at no extra recruiting cost if the fit is not right.

What Changes

What Hourly Hiring changes for irregular work

Matched
Cost tied directly to logged, completed work
Transparent
A detailed timesheet on every invoice
Flexible
No minimum commitment for irregular workloads
Scalable
Hours increase or convert as work grows
Direct
You approve tasks, no relay in between
Lower
Cost than a reserved block that sits unused
Why Us

Why teams use hourly hiring through TCB Infotech

1
We run our own projects on the same rigor
Every hourly task is tracked the same way we track work on our own delivery, not a looser standard for smaller engagements.
2
Fast, honest matching
We tell you plainly if a task needs more structure than hourly hiring can offer.
3
Direct access, no relay
You approve tasks and review work directly, on your own tools.
4
Transparent billing
Every invoice carries a timesheet, not a lump-sum estimate.
5
Room to grow
Move to a dedicated block or full-time resource without losing the relationship.
6
Proven delivery
50+ ERP and software projects, with zero failed projects since 2021.
FAQ

Hourly Hiring, answered

What does Hourly Hiring actually mean?
You are billed only for the hours actually logged against tasks you have approved, with no minimum weekly commitment. Work can be as small as a few hours a week or scale up as needed.
How is this different from Dedicated Part-Time Resource?
Dedicated Part-Time Resource reserves a fixed weekly block whether or not it is fully used. Hourly Hiring bills only for hours actually logged, which suits work that varies week to week rather than following a steady schedule.
How are hours tracked and approved?
Every task is logged against your approved scope, and you get a detailed timesheet with each invoice showing exactly what was worked on and for how long.
Is there a minimum number of hours?
No. Hourly hiring has no minimum weekly commitment, though very small or irregular workloads may see slower turnaround than a dedicated resource.
Can hourly hiring convert to a dedicated resource later?
Yes. If hours consistently trend toward a steady weekly block, we can move the same person to Dedicated Part-Time or Full-Time Resource.
What if the person is not the right fit?
We replace them at no extra recruiting cost, with a handover of logged work and open tasks to the replacement.

Start Hiring by the Hour

Paying for logged, approved work beats paying for a block that sits half used. Book a free consultation and share the kind of tasks you need covered.

Book a Free Consultation →

No commitment. See a shortlist before you decide.

Hourly Hiring Features

How Hourly Hiring Works

From an approved task to a logged, billed hour. Here is how we match specialists and track every hourly engagement.

Core Process

Matching, approval and logging, in that order

Matching

A specialist matched to the kind of tasks you send

We match a specialist by the skills relevant to your expected task types, so the first tasks do not need a lengthy ramp-up.

  • Matched to your expected task types.
  • Technical screening before matching.
  • Available within the first week in most cases.
Matching a specialist for hourly work
Task Approval

Nothing starts until you approve it

Each task is submitted for your approval before work begins, so scope and expected effort are clear before any hours are logged.

  • Tasks scoped before approval.
  • Clear expected effort per task.
  • No surprise scope creep mid-task.
Approving a task before hourly work begins
Logging and Billing

A timesheet you can check against every invoice

Hours are logged against each approved task, and every invoice includes the timesheet showing what was worked on and for how long.

  • Hours logged per task, not in bulk.
  • Timesheet included with every invoice.
  • Easy to audit against approved scope.
Reviewing a timesheet against an invoice
What You Get

Everything included in the engagement

🎯

No minimum commitment

Pay only for hours logged against approved tasks.

💬

Direct communication

You approve tasks and review work directly.

📅

Detailed timesheets

Every invoice shows exactly what was worked on.

✅

Task-based approval

Work starts only once you approve the task.

🌐

Timezone overlap

Availability matched to when you send tasks.

🔐

Replacement guarantee

A new match at no extra recruiting cost if needed.