FAQ's

Fractionus Ask is a short, paid video call with a vetted fractional expert. It's designed to help you solve a specific problem, clarify scope, or figure out the right role before you commit to hiring. It's not a sales call. It's a working session. If you want execution support afterwards, we can match you with fractional talent to deliver it.

Most companies are matched with shortlisted candidates within 48-72 hours. After you select your preferred match, engagements typically kick off within a few days. We handle the contracting and onboarding so there's no lag between decision and execution.

Recruiters find candidates. We match you with pre-vetted operators who are ready to start in days, not weeks. We also handle contracts, payments, and ongoing support throughout the engagement.

Our talent has already been through a rigorous vetting process before you ever see a shortlist. Less than 3% of applicants are accepted into our network. No job posts. No screening hundreds of resumes. No recruitment fees based on first-year salary.

Companies across SaaS, fintech, healthtech, professional services, retail, ecommerce, and more. Most are growth-stage businesses that need senior leadership but aren't ready for (or don't need) a full-time C-suite hire.

Common scenarios: you're scaling and need a fractional CTO to own your architecture decisions, you need a fractional CFO for a fundraise, or you want a fractional CMO to build your go-to-market engine before committing to a permanent hire.

A fractional executive is a senior leader who works with your company on a part-time or retainer basis. They bring the same strategic leadership as a full-time hire, but without the salary, benefits, and long-term commitment. Common roles include fractional CMOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs, CPOs, and CROs.

Most fractional executives work across 2-3 companies simultaneously, which means they bring cross-industry pattern recognition that a single-company hire simply can't.

Tell us the role you need and what outcome you're after. We match you with vetted fractional leaders from our network, typically within 48-72 hours. You review a shortlist, pick the right fit, and start in days. We handle contracts, payments, and onboarding so you can focus on the work.

Most fractional executive engagements run between 6 and 18 months. Shorter project-based scopes (3-4 months) are common for specific outcomes like fundraise preparation or a go-to-market launch. Some businesses keep their fractional leader on retainer for 2+ years as a sustained strategic partner.

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There are no mandatory minimums. You scale up, scale down, or wrap up based on what the business needs.

If the match isn't right, tell us. We'll work with you to understand what's not clicking and find a replacement quickly. The goal is the right outcome, not just filling a seat.

Less than 3% of applicants are accepted into the Fractionus network. Every candidate goes through a three-stage process:

Track Record Review - We verify previous roles, companies they've worked with, and the measurable results they've delivered.

Skills Assessment - We review work samples, platform experience, and domain expertise relevant to their function.

Live Interview - We assess communication style, strategic thinking, and problem-solving approach.

Only operators who've delivered results in high-growth environments make it through.

Yes. We regularly build fractional teams across multiple functions. If you need a CTO and a Head of Design and a Growth Marketer, we can match and coordinate all three. Most multi-hire builds are complete within a week.

Fractional executives across every major function: CMOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs, CPOs, CROs, CHROs, CIOs, CDOs, and CAIOs. Beyond the C-suite, we also place senior specialists in engineering, marketing, design, operations, sales, data, HR, legal, and AI.

If you need senior leadership or specialist expertise on a flexible basis, we likely have the right person in our network.

Yes. You set your own rate. We provide market benchmarks and help negotiate the best price on your behalf, but the final number is yours.

Fractionus operates on a revenue share partnership. You keep the majority of the engagement revenue, and we take a share that covers sales, marketing, contracts, onboarding, and monthly payment management. Companies see a single rate. You focus on delivery.

Yes. Most fractional leaders in our network work with multiple clients simultaneously. That's the point of fractional work. As long as you can deliver on your commitments, how you structure your portfolio is up to you.

Fractionus operates on a revenue share partnership with our talent. Companies pay Fractionus directly, and we pay you monthly. You never chase invoices, negotiate payment terms, or have awkward billing conversations with clients.

We handle all sales, marketing, contracts, onboarding, and monthly payments so you can focus on what you do best: delivering the work. In return, we take a share of the engagement revenue. You keep the majority. It's a partnership, not a fee.

We handle it. When a company needs your expertise, we make the introduction. You focus on the work, not on finding clients.

Fractionus manages the entire commercial side: sales, marketing, contracts, onboarding, and monthly payments. It's a revenue share partnership. You deliver the work, we handle everything else.

Apply through our website. We review every application against three criteria: track record, skills, and communication. If you've delivered measurable results in senior roles, you're the kind of person we're looking for. Less than 3% of applicants are accepted.

Top-tier management consulting firms bill $3,000-$10,000+ per day for senior partner time, with minimum engagements often exceeding $250,000. A fractional executive costs a fraction of that, is embedded in your team, and is accountable for outcomes, not just recommendations.

No. Fractionus operates on flexible retainer agreements. You can scale up, scale down, or wrap up an engagement based on what the business needs. No lock-in periods. No exit penalties.

No. There are no recruitment fees, placement fees, or upfront costs for companies. Fractionus operates on a revenue share partnership with our talent. We handle sales, marketing, contracts, onboarding, and payments. The talent keeps the majority of the engagement revenue, and Fractionus takes a share that covers everything we provide.

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For companies, the price you see is the price you pay. Nothing hidden.

A full-time executive in the US costs 28-35% more than their base salary once you add FICA, health insurance, and 401(k) match. A $300,000 base salary executive typically costs $380,000-$420,000+ in total employer cost.

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Fractional executives are independent contractors. No employer taxes, no benefits, no insurance. A fractional retainer typically saves 40-65% compared to the true cost of a full-time hire. And with Fractionus, the price you see is the price you pay. No hidden fees.

Fractional executive retainers in the US typically range from $8,000 to $22,000 per month, depending on the role and scope. Fractional CFOs and CHROs tend to start at the lower end, while CTOs, CMOs, and CROs with full strategic ownership can reach the higher end.

Day rates for senior fractional executives typically sit between $1,500 and $3,500 per day. Monthly retainers are usually more cost-effective for ongoing strategic leadership.

Our talent sets their own rates. We help negotiate the best price on their behalf and provide market benchmarks, but the final number is theirs.

Our primary market is the United States. Our talent network is global, which means we can match you with fractional leaders who operate in your time zone regardless of where they're based. We also support companies in the UK and Australia with local cost and compliance guidance.

Start hiring and we'll match you with talent in your region.

Absolutely. Many fractional engagements evolve into full-time hires once the business is ready for the commitment. Your fractional leader already knows your team, your systems, and your strategy. It's the lowest-risk way to make a senior hire.

Most fractional work is delivered remotely. Some engagements include periodic on-site days depending on the role and company preference, but remote-first is the default. This is one of the reasons geographic rate differences have compressed significantly in fractional hiring.

Yes. Fractionus handles everything behind the scenes so you and your fractional leader can focus on the work.

Contracts: we provide clear, flexible agreements that protect both sides. Payments: companies pay Fractionus directly, and we pay talent monthly. Onboarding: we make sure your expert is briefed, aligned, and ready to deliver from day one.

Need to scale up, extend, or wrap up? We handle that too. See how it works.

That depends on the role and the company's needs. Most fractional executives work 2-4 days per week with each client. Some engagements are structured as retained days, others as sprint blocks or outcome-based scopes. The format is flexible and agreed upfront.

Fractionus is a revenue share partner and services platform, not an employer of record. We connect companies with independent fractional professionals and manage the full commercial relationship: sales, marketing, contracts, payments, and ongoing support.

The fractional leader operates as an independent contractor. Fractionus handles everything on the business side so the talent can focus entirely on delivery. Learn more about how we work.

Confidentiality is built into every engagement. Our standard agreements include NDA provisions. If your company requires specific IP assignment or non-compete terms, we can accommodate those in the scope of work.

Fractionus provides the agreements. We use a clear, flexible contract structure that protects both sides. You don't need to draft anything from scratch or involve your legal team unless you want to. Most companies sign and start within days.

Fractional executives engaged through Fractionus are independent contractors, not employees. In the US, they're classified as 1099, not W-2. This means the company pays zero employer FICA, provides no health insurance, contributes no 401(k) match, and has no state unemployment tax obligations on that individual.

Learn more about how fractional engagements work.