Fractional Benefits

Fractional executives are C-suite professionals who offer part-time or temporary senior leadership to organizations. They provide expert guidance on projects, strategic objectives, and generally fill skill gaps without the commitment of hiring full-time employees. It's cost-effective and flexible, allowing you to scale up or down as needed. This means faster results faster, reduced risks, and optimal use of your full-time resources. It's all about efficiency and growth, tailored to your needs.

  • Fractional experts bring a wide range of skills and experiences, providing access to top-tier talent you can embed in your business that may be challenging to hire full-time. In fact, 56% of companies that utilise fractional executives do so to benefit from new skills (per a Censuswide survey of 502 leaders and 1009 professionals in the U.S)

  • A Fractional CMO serves as a valuable coach and mentor, guiding the internal marketing team to enhance their skills and maturity through hands-on collaboration and strategic guidance.

  • Fractional go-to-market models allow companies to access specialized expertise without the expense of hiring full-time employees, reducing overhead costs.

  • Businesses can easily adjust their fractional go-to-market resources as needed, adapting quickly to market changes or project demands without long-term commitments.

  • Immediate access to expertise without the need for lengthy recruitment and training, perfect for short-term projects or specialized tasks.

  • 63% of companies bring fractional executives on to support full-time employees, while 74% of staff say they felt supported by the freelancers their companies brought in (per Censuswide survey of 502 leaders and 1009 professionals in the U.S).

  • Project-based engagements allow companies to define a specific budget and desired outcome for a particular initiative and bring in experts with skills tailored to the unique requirements of the project.

  • Less defined and more flexible than a project brief, a retainer enables companies to have go-to-market expertise available 'on call' as needed.

  • Fractional experts can leverage their experience and expertise to help businesses go to market more swiftly, freeing up internal resources for other priorities.

  • Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes can make all the difference if your strategy isn’t performing as expected. Fractional experts bring an external perspective, offering objective insights and fresh ideas to enhance go-to-market and team structure strategies.

  • Outsourcing to fractional experts allows companies to reduce risk by leveraging specialized knowledge and experience while concentrating on their core operations.

Fractional in the news

In numbers

53% higher revenue growth rate

A study conducted by Harvard Business Review revealed that companies that engaged Fractional CMOs experienced an average revenue growth rate of 29% compared to 19% for those without, emphasizing their contribution to business success.

48% faster time to market

A report from DemandMetric showcased that companies that employed Fractional CMOs reported an average of 48% faster time-to-market for new products and services, translating into quicker returns on investment.

36% more likely to achieve goals

A research paper published in the Journal of Business Strategy highlighted that businesses with Fractional CMOs were 36% more likely to achieve their long-term strategic goals compared to those without