Blackbear's flexible hiring platform

Frequently asked questions

• How can I get an account as a company with blackbear?

  Starting with blackbear is easy. Click the 'request account' button and our team will create a company account for you and send an invitation for a personal demo and set you up for success. You will be contacted by one of our team members.

• How do I hire freelancers through blackbear as a company?

  Upon having your company account set up, you have access to your company workspace, efficiently managed with on-demand support or dedicated account management from our team, depending on your plan.

  Start by adding your hiring requests within minutes so we can swiftly create and post your job on our platform. Our experts start sourcing and match you with hand-picked professionals, allowing you to choose the best freelancer for the job and kick off any collaboration. You have the flexibility to collaborate with professionals on an hourly rate or based on a fixed budget.

• How does blackbear work for businesses?

  We source you vetted freelance professionals, while also managing the entire process from scoping your request to handling all payments. We simply define the job to be done based on your request, and we will take care of the whole process.

• What kind of professionals can I hire via blackbear?

  You can hire specialists across a range of fields such as HR, marketing, IT, finance, sales, engineering, legal and much more. Depending on the needs of your business and your requests.

• How does blackbear ensure the quality of freelancers?

  Every hired freelancer is handpicked through our personal sourcing done by our in-house experts. Every freelancer will be pre-vetted to ensure they meet the required standards and cultural compatibility. You can review our pre-selection, the freelancer's portfolio, experience, and feedback from their previous clients.

• How do I track progress on a active job?

  Progress is easily trackable via the platform, where active jobs are represented with their status. Communication is available to discuss every job easily and our experts stay actively involved until the very end.

• What if I’m not satisfied with the collaboration with a professional?

  If the collaboration doesn’t meet your expectations, you can request changes from our in-house experts who guide every job. We ensure transparent communication to resolve any issues ourselves and step in actively to guarantee success.

• Is there a minimum or maximum budget for jobs?

  There is no fixed minimum or maximum budget. Budgets should be realistic for the scope and complexity of the job, and blackbear can offer guidance if needed. You can both work on a fixed budget or hourly rate.

• What fields do the professionals specialize in?

  Blackbear covers a wide range of industries including marketing, IT, HR, sales, engineering, legal, finance, and much more. Each professional brings specialized skills to match your job's requirements. We source professionals by hand every single day, based on your specific requests.

• Can I hire freelancers for longer-term jobs?

  Jobs can be short-term or freelancers can be hired for longer duration, depending on the job's specifics. Blackbear is flexible with timelines and durations based on your deployment's requirements.

• Is all temporary hiring compliant?

  Yes, we ensure full compliance in all contracts, aligned with tax legislation and practical situations at your organization We work strictly with model-agreements that can be enhanced through advanced contracting.

• What does statement-of-work hiring entail?

  Statement-of-work (SOW) temporary hiring is a contractual arrangement that specifically defines what results and services a professional will deliver within a specified time frame. This is hiring where the focus is on the delivery of agreed-upon work, which can be completed on an hourly or fixed fee basis. This offers companies clarity about expectations and ensures a result-oriented cooperation process with the hired professional, where budgets cannot be exceeded and temporary hiring can never take place aimlessly. Making it fully compliant at all times.