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The real cost of hiring nearshore contractors: a worked example
October 2, 2026
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The real cost of hiring nearshore contractors: a worked example

Hiring nearshore contractors costs the hourly rate plus either a flat 15% or your own recruiting time. Here is the math for a three-person team, side by side.

October 2, 20266 min read
Hiring guides

How to hire a bilingual virtual assistant in 2026

The fastest low-risk way to hire a bilingual virtual assistant is through an Agency of Record: a vetted English/Spanish shortlist in about 24 hours, one agreement, compliant weekly pay.

June 21, 20268 min read
Playbooks

How to switch from Deel without disrupting your team

A step-by-step migration playbook: audit your Deel population, handle notice periods and IP continuity, move payments cleanly, and brief your team — with zero gaps in pay.

May 19, 20267 min read
Hiring guides

Best EOR for Mexico in 2026 — and when a contractor is the better call

An EOR lets you employ staff in Mexico without an entity. But most US teams hiring in Mexico need contractors, not employees. Here is how to tell, and what each route costs.

May 18, 20269 min read
Comparisons

Deel vs. Rippling: global employment vs. all-in-one workforce platform

Deel leads on global employment; Rippling unifies HR, IT, and finance in one system. They solve different problems — here is how to tell which one you need.

May 15, 20268 min read
Comparisons

Deel vs. Remote: which global hiring platform actually fits?

Deel and Remote are the two biggest global employment platforms. Here is an honest breakdown of country coverage, entity model, pricing, and who each one really suits.

May 14, 20269 min read
Comparisons

Deel pricing 2026: what contractors, EOR and payroll cost

Deel charges per product: about $40–$50 a month per contractor, a few hundred dollars per EOR employee plus statutory costs, and a per-employee payroll fee.

May 12, 20267 min read

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