A TECH TEAM ON-DEMAND: PAY-AS-YOU-GO TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Is your business being held back by a lack of technology? Are you so busy with technology that you don't have time for sales or strategy? Do you need extra support for your tech team? We can help.

Let’s Talk About Your Business
Moat the best tech for your business.

WE'RE DIFFERENT

£40/h FLAT RATE FOR ALL SKILLS. Whether you need a quick upgrade, transformative software, or extra hands for your team, our rate stays the same.

SET YOUR BUDGET OR PAY AS YOU GO. Need a quick fix or ongoing support? Either way, with our pay-as-you-go model, you get expert help when required without the commitment of a retainer. Alternatively, you can get extra peace of mind by setting your budget.

EVERPRESENT ACCOUNT MANAGER. Consider us part of your team, ready to answer your questions and get to work. All you need to do is send us an email, message us on a chat, or nudge us in a shared doc.

SWITCH US ON AND OFF. Our open-ended contract lets you stop and re-engage when you want—there are 100% no strings attached. We set the foundations for future collaboration, so when we team up again, there’s no need to repeat your processes or reintroduce your team.

ON-DEMAND SERVICE

A multi-skilled tech team when you need it, for as long as you need it

A multi-skilled tech team when you need it, for as long as you need it

Are budget constraints restricting you from hiring a full-time team? Or perhaps you don’t need a permanent technical lead just yet. Regardless of your situation, our pay-as-you-go model offers a swift, flexible, cost-effective solution. 

You gain access to a highly-skilled, ready-made team of specialists covering all aspects of technology, from development and IT support to system architecture and data analysis. 

Rather than committing to long-term contracts, you can tap into our expertise as needed, ensuring you have the right support when it’s most convenient and critical for your business. This way, you can maintain continuity and innovation without overextending your budget.

Moat Builders vs your other technology options
Outsourcing / Agency
Individual Contractors
In-House Team
Moat Builders
Support & Maintenance
Post-implementation assistance and response times
Low

Attention is given when the project is active, but post-delivery support is rare.

Low

Unreliable with no long-term accountability.

High

Support is on hand but compromised due to over-engineered solutions.

High

Success depends on long-term relationships.

Expertise & Experience +
Technical skills, industry knowledge, tailored solutions
Moderate

Varies widely, often junior-heavy.

Low

Limited skills that are hard to verify.

Moderate

Strong specialisation but lacks industry-wide exposure.

High

Seniority-matched, diverse experience with access to multiple skills.

Communication & Collaboration +
Responsiveness, team integration, effective information exchange
Moderate

Inconsistent, depends on provider and structure.

Moderate

Direct communication with the technical expert may lead to misunderstandings.

High

Direct access but requires a manager.

High

Consistent, direct access without a manager.

Quality of Service +
Code quality, testing practices, user experience
Low

Quick fixes over long-term quality.

Moderate

Quality depends on individual skills.

Moderate

Risk of over-engineering and unnecessary complexity.

High

High-quality solutions tailored to the work.

Scalability & Flexibility +
Resource scaling, adaptability, evolving business needs
High

Rapid scaling but contract-dependent.

Moderate

Flexible short-term but unreliable long-term.

Low

Hiring and training are slow, restricted by employment terms.

High

Retains project context with all necessary skills and no onboarding delays.

Cost & Sustainability +
All direct and indirect costs over the service lifecycle
Low

High indirect costs due to lack of continuity, turnover, and delayed support.

Low

Lower upfront costs but high hidden costs from rework and management overhead.

Low

High fixed costs, including salaries, benefits, and retention efforts, with hidden overhead from team management.

High

Predictable and transparent costs, optimising long-term investment by reducing hidden costs and increasing efficiency.

Support & Maintenance
Post-implementation assistance and response times
Expertise & Experience
Technical skills, industry knowledge, tailored solutions
Communication & Collaboration
Responsiveness, team integration, effective information exchange
Quality of Service
Code quality, testing practices, user experience
Scalability & Flexibility
Resource scaling, adaptability, evolving business needs
Cost & Sustainability
All direct and indirect costs over the service lifecycle
Outsourcing / Agency
Low

Attention is given when the project is active, but post-delivery support is rare.

Moderate

Varies widely, often junior-heavy.

Moderate

Inconsistent, depends on provider and structure.

Low

Quick fixes over long-term quality.

High

Rapid scaling but contract-dependent.

Low

High indirect costs due to lack of continuity, turnover, and delayed support.

Individual contractors
Low
+

Unreliable with no long-term accountability.

Low
+

Limited skills that are hard to verify.

Moderate
+

Direct communication with the technical expert may lead to misunderstandings.

Moderate
+

Quality depends on individual skills.

Moderate
+

Flexible short-term but unreliable long-term.

Low
+

Lower upfront costs but high hidden costs from rework and management overhead.

In-House Team
High
+

Support is on hand but compromised due to over-engineered solutions.

Moderate
+

Strong specialisation but lacks industry-wide exposure.

High
+

Direct access but requires a manager.

Moderate
+

Risk of over-engineering and unnecessary complexity.

Low
+

Hiring and training are slow, restricted by employment terms.

Low
+

High fixed costs, including salaries, benefits, and retention efforts, with hidden overhead from team management.

Moat Builders
High
+

Success depends on long-term relationships.

High
+

Seniority-matched, diverse experience with access to multiple skills.

High
+

Consistent, direct access without a manager.

High
+

High-quality solutions tailored to the work.

High
+

Retains project context with all necessary skills and no onboarding delays.

High
+

Predictable and transparent costs, optimising long-term investment by reducing hidden costs and increasing efficiency.

TAILORED TECHNOLOGY

WHEN YOU SHOULD HIRE US

A simple, transparent, and efficient approach to building your technology

Overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks. Tech issues and maintenance are eating up time, leaving you unable to focus on growing your business.

Burned by unreliable providers. Past experiences with tech contractors have left you sceptical. You need a partner who delivers.

Limited resources for an in-house team. You can't justify hiring a full-time tech team but still need guidance.

Manual processes slow you down. From data entry to scheduling, outdated workflows are inefficient, error-prone, and cost money.

Tools that don’t scale. Your current systems can’t keep up with your business’s growth, causing bottlenecks and missed opportunities.

Focus on your strengths and leave the tech to us

Stop wasting time trying to solve technical problems and let us take care of it. With Moat Builders as your outsourced tech team, you can focus on what you do best: running and growing your business.
We provide the same high-quality technology services that big corporations rely on, without the need for a full-time hire. 
No more technical headaches, just the time and peace of mind to drive your business forward.

Not sure if our tech leadership is the right fit for your business? Book a free call with us to explore how we can best support you.

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