Elastic Fractional Services

One hundred eighty man-days of prepaid credits. Flexible across all specialties. One unified plan that adapts as your needs evolve.

How It Works

A flexible credit pool system that gives you complete coverage without vendor juggling

Credit Multiplier System

Transparent pricing based on role and expertise level

Role Credit Multiplier Example: 1 Day = Domain
CTO / Chief Technology Officer 1.6x 1.6 credits Technology
CMO / Chief Marketing Officer 1.3x 1.3 credits Marketing
CSO / Chief Sales Officer 1.4x 1.4 credits Sales & GTM
CHRO / Chief HR Officer 1.3x 1.3 credits People & HR
CFO / Chief Financial Officer 1.4x 1.4 credits Revenue & Finance
COO / Chief Operating Officer 1.4x 1.4 credits Operations
CPO / Chief Product Officer 1.3x 1.3 credits Product
CGO / Chief Growth Officer 1.3x 1.3 credits Growth
CCO / Chief Customer Officer 1.2x 1.2 credits Customer Success
CAO / Chief Advisory Officer 1.5x 1.5 credits Strategy & Advisory
Senior Specialist / Director 1.0x 1.0 credit All Domains
Analyst / Junior Specialist 0.7x 0.7 credits All Domains

Pricing Notes

  • Maker vs Shaper Work: Strategic workshops and design work consume 1.2x credits. Execution by senior ICs is 1.0-1.1x. Junior ICs are 0.6-0.8x.
  • Surge Pricing: Changes inside a 72-hour window consume an extra 0.2 credits per day switched.
  • Minimums and Caps: Per-month minimum and maximum credits per role protect calendars and ensure quality delivery.

Outcome Gates & Accountability

Milestone-based delivery ensures clear accountability and measurable results

OKR-Aligned Milestones

At contract start, we create a milestone map aligned to your objectives and key results. Credits unlock against milestones, not ad hoc tickets.

Acceptance Criteria

Each milestone has clear acceptance criteria. Example: "Board-ready GTM plan v1 with ICP, TAM, funnel model, and 90-day playbook."

Weekly Cadence

One steering review and one working session per active role. Regular check-ins ensure alignment and course correction.

Redlines

If you cancel or starve a role of inputs, we can reallocate that week's credits or they burn. Clear boundaries protect both parties.

Guardrails & Quality Control

Structured processes ensure quality delivery and protect margins

Change Windows

Role mix can change only at weekly or biweekly boundaries with 3-5 day notice. This protects calendars and ensures quality delivery.

Engagement Lead

One accountable owner sequences work and defends scope. The Engagement Lead coordinates all functions and ensures unified execution.

Meeting Protection

Only the Engagement Lead attends most cross-functional meetings. Specialist days are protected for creation and execution work.

Rollover & Burn Rules

Limited rollover allowed, then credits expire. Idle credits create scope creep later. Clear expiration protects both parties.

Elastic vs Fixed SKU Model

How our flexible model compares to traditional fixed-scope approaches

Dimension Elastic Credit Pool Fixed SKU Model
Buyer Flexibility Excellent - dial disciplines up and down as needs change Moderate - requires renegotiation for changes
Ease of Selling Moderate to hard without simple explainer Easy - clear deliverables and price
Forecastability & Staffing Hard unless change windows and role minimums are set Strong - clear timeboxes and capacity needs
Margin Control Vulnerable unless multipliers and surge rules are used Strong - delivery teams can reuse playbooks
Accountability for Outcomes Needs milestones layered on top Inherent - acceptance criteria built in
Cross-Functional Coverage Strong - all functions in one pool Moderate - typically function-specific
Churn Risk Low if managed well - can pivot with client Medium unless SKUs are chained
Scope Creep Risk High without discipline - needs guardrails Low to medium - clear boundaries

Contract Terms

Clear terms that protect both parties and ensure successful engagement

Validity Period

180-day credit pool valid for 6-9 months from contract start. Limited rollover allowed, then credits expire.

Early Termination

Early termination fee applies if usage is below an agreed floor. Protects against low commitment.

Renewal Structure

Renewal framed as a fresh milestone pack and a fresh pool, not "more credits." Ensures alignment to new objectives.

Capacity Planning

180 days over 3 months equals 60 days per month. Across 3 roles in parallel, roughly 3 days per role per week. Predictable ceremonies and fixed calendars ensure quality.

Ready to Get Started?

Pricing is tailored to your specific needs and stage. Let's discuss how the elastic credit pool model can work for your organisation.

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