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Frequently asked questions

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

  Starting with Blackbear is easy. Click the 'Sign Up' button and choose 'For Businesses'. Our team will create a company account for you, organize 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?

  We scope the project with you, determine the budget together, match the best specialists, and within 5 days you are on your way. You have the flexibility to collaborate with professionals based on an hourly rate or fixed budget. We remain involved until the project is successfully completed.

• How does Blackbear work for businesses?

  We source you vetted freelance professionals, managing the entire outsourcing process. From structuring your request to handling payments. We define the project to be performed based on your request and manage the entire process to a successful completion.

• What kind of professionals can I hire via Blackbear?

  You can hire specialists across various expertise levels and a range of fields such as marketing, finance, data, HR, IT, engineering, legal, and much more. Visit our 'Fields' page for an overview of all the fields and specialisms within the relevant field.

• How does Blackbear ensure the quality of freelancers?

  Every hired professional is pre-vetted and handpicked through our personal sourcing to ensure that your required standards are met. You can review our pre-selection, the professional's portfolio, past experience, and feedback from previous clients on the platform.

• How can I track the progress of an active project?

  Progress is easily trackable via the platform, where active project are displayed along with their status.

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

  If the collaboration does not meet your expectations, communicate this to our in-house experts who oversee the progress of every project. We ensure transparent communication to resolve any potential issues ourselves first, and we actively intervene to guarantee success.

• Is there a minimum or maximum budget for projects?

  There is no fixed minimum or maximum budget. Budgets should be realistic for the scope and complexity of the project, and we provide budget based guidance for every project. You can hire based on a fixed budget or an hourly rate.

• What fields do the professionals specialize in?

  The specialists cover a wide range of fields such as marketing, finance, data, HR, IT, engineering, legal, and much more. Visit our 'Fields' page for an overview of all the fields and specialisms within the relevant field.

• Can I hire freelancers for long-term projects?

  Projects can be short-term, or freelancers can be hired for longer periods, depending on the specific characteristics of the project. Blackbear is flexible with timelines and durations based on your requirements.

• Is all temporary hiring compliant?

  Yes, we ensure full compliance with all regulations, tailored to tax legislation and the practical situations within your company. We work strictly with standard agreements that can be refined through advanced contracting.

• What does Statement of Work hiring entail?

  Statement of Work (SOW) hiring is a contractual arrangement that specifically defines the results and services a professional will deliver within a certain timeframe. This is hiring where the focus is on delivering agreed-upon work, which can be completed on an hourly basis or a fixed fee. This provides companies clarity regarding expectations and ensures a results-oriented collaborative process with the hired professional, where budgets cannot be exceeded and temporary hiring never takes place aimlessly. Making it fully compliant at all times.