Case Study
Saving Over 72% on E-commerce Admin and Design Talent
Challenge
Needing E-commerce Support at a Fraction of Local Costs
Lunar Drift, a company specializing in children’s play equipment, needed a Virtual Assistant to handle e-commerce admin tasks and a Graphics Designer to elevate their branding. However, local hiring costs were too high to sustain their growth goals.
Solution
Affordable and Skilled Global Hires
Remote Hero sourced a Virtual Assistant and a Graphics Designer from the Philippines, providing Lunar Drift with highly skilled professionals who helped manage their online store and enhance their visual branding.
Results
Quick hires who helped Boost Productivity while utilising Cost Efficiency
Substantial Savings with Top Talent
Lunar Drift saved $74,514 in the first year, a 72% reduction in hiring costs, while still securing the expertise needed to run their operations efficiently.
Cost-Effective Talent Without Compromising Quality
The offshore team exceeded performance expectations, helping the company manage its growing e-commerce business while keeping expenses under control.
| US COST | Philippine Cost With RH | |
|---|---|---|
Virtual Assistant with E-commerce experience | $31,000.00 | $8,400.00 |
Graphics Designer | $66,000.00 | $14,400.00 |
Social Security Contribution (6.2%) | $6,014.00 | N/A |
Remote Hero Fees (25%) | N/A | $5,700.00 |
Total Cost | $103,014.00 | $28,500.00 |
This presented savings of over 72% which includes Remote Heroes' 25% recruitment fee. The following year Lunar Drift will save over 77% in employee costs.
Our operations are running smoother than ever. Remote Hero has given us access to talent that we couldn’t afford locally, and it’s made a world of difference.
Tracy B
Marketing Officer of Lunar Drift
