Can’t afford to hire? There’s another way

It's one of the most frustrating positions in business: you clearly need more help, the work justifies it, but a UK salary plus all the on-costs just won't stack up yet. So you stretch the team thinner and growth stalls. There's a way out that doesn't involve waiting until you're bigger.

The real barrier

It's rarely that the work isn't there — it's that a fully-loaded UK hire at £35,000+ is too big a commitment at your current stage. The need is real; the price tag is the problem.

The lower-cost route

A dedicated offshore hire gives you the same full-time capacity for 50–70% less — often the difference between “can't justify it” and “obvious yes.” An admin or finance role you couldn't afford in the UK becomes affordable, full-time, and exclusively yours.

Why it changes the maths

At around £950–£1,150 a month all-inclusive, the decision stops being a stretch. You add the capacity you need now, the work gets done, and growth gets unblocked — without the financial leap a UK hire demands.

Start small

You don't have to commit to a team. One dedicated hire, in the role that's hurting most, proves the model and frees up the most pressure. Most businesses grow from there once they see it work.