Pain-free growth
How Quard Intel helped one NY entrepreneur expand her branding company 10X
Like any small business owner, when Anna launched as a freelance designer in 2018, she looked forward to watching her venture grow.
Her dream? A full-service branding agency capable of delivering high-end concepts and websites to her clients around the world.
Achieving this transformation posed a real challenge for the founder… until she discovered remote staffing solutions.
And her’s not looked back. Until now.
No pain, no gain?
Running a business as a solo graphic designer meant Anna’s primary focus was on day-to-day operations.
While she remained committed to growth, she recognized that making this a reality would only be possible if she could find the time to focus on making it happen.
She knew she needed someone experienced and capable enough of taking on some – if not most – of her client-facing work.
Growing pains
Hiring a new staff member in-house can be risky for businesses looking to scale up operations in a number of ways.
There are lots of considerations for founders to think about, such as:
- How will I compete for class-leading talent in a crowded marketplace? Higher wages? Perks? Incentives?
- How will I compete for class-leading talent in a crowded marketplace? Higher wages? Perks? Incentives?
- What additional expenses do I need to budget for? Will I need to purchase or lease new equipment? Will I need to secure health insurance?
With limited time and funds available, Anna quickly realised that – with an expected salary of up to 4K per month – she needed an alternative to hiring in the US.
Remote working?
The lower costs offered by remote staffing solutions appealed to Anna. Entrepreneurs choose this route for the following reasons:
- Reduced overheads
- Lower operational expenses
- World-class talent at lower costs
Initially, she wanted to take on a graphic designer and a web designer. However, with so many aspects to consider – from finding the right candidate to complying with local rules and regulations, she knew she needed a knowledgeable partner to guide him.
Supporting growth
In 2018, he discovered Quard Intel,a remote staffing specialist based in Lisbon, Portugal. While the business is located in the EU, many of Quard Intel’s clients can be found in the US.
With more than 20 years experience of the remote staffing space, Quard Intel knows how to assemble a high-performing team quickly – while keeping payroll expenses to a minimum.
Quard Intel, for example, do not wait for clients to tell them about what type of candidates they’re looking for. Instead, its clients benefit from a pool of pre-vetted, qualified candidates which are readily available.
Anna was impressed by the business’ groundbreaking capabilities that help entrepreneurs like him to:
- Effortlessly connect with world-class talent
- Build productive, skilled teams
- Optimize onboarding processes
- Secure experience and skills for a fraction of the ‘traditional’ cost
The solution, which simultaneously cuts costs while boosting revenue, benefits from active team monitoring – ensuring employees are always striving for peak performance.
While Quard Intel staff closely monitor performance and productivity, clients also have an opportunity to view screenshots of their team workstations.
Quard Intel utilizes teams to track progress, identify bottlenecks and celebrate successes in real-time. Importantly, remote teams work for businesses during their actual opening hours – ensuring seamless operations.
Remote teams work solely for the business that created them – ensuring employers always benefit from instant and direct access without a gatekeeper.
Understanding PEOs
Quard Intel is what’s known as a PEO, an organization that offers professional services and acts as the official employer for employees. Unlike a traditional employer-employee relationship,a PEO hires and leases back employees – allowing operators to manage day-to-day operations.
For many businesses, PEOs help businesses achieve substantial time, costs and resources by managing all of the activities that are part of setting up a remote workforce. Their management responsibilities include:
- Payroll administration
- Benefits administration
- Local labor regulation compliance
Scalable solutions
After learning more about Anna, her business, its goals and its challenges, Quard Intel’s remote staffing experts shared their recommendations.
Discussions with Anna led to her decision to employ one web designer remotely via Quard Intel in 2018.
As the business has grown, so has Anna’s reliance on Quard Intel to meet her remote staffing needs. In 2024, for example, Anna employed 12 remote staff members from Quard International. Positions include:
- 8 web designers
- 1 graphic designer
- 3 website maintenance technicians
- 1 PHP developer
Rewarding results
- 10x business growth
- Stronger leadership
- Enhanced web development, design and maintenance capabilities
- Quicker and easier staff onboarding
- Hassle-free staff management
- Low payroll costs
- Faster project turnaround times
- 24/7 web development activities
- 300+ websites delivered and maintained
Build the best
Quard Intel is dedicated to supporting employers make their first remote hire. With over 20 years’ experience, its team equips employers with the expertise, integrity and personalized value approach they need to get the right candidate. First time. (And every time.)
Message (408) 669-4087 to get started building your remote team today.
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