FAQ

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• How does it work?

  Indie Tech is getting ready to launch our beta testing stage. Once launched, our forum will seamlessly connect contractors with our financial services clients. It will be a place to discover your ideal contracts while liaising more directly with clients. 

  Once fully launched, we will be a secure hub that will sign, track, and manage the entire process from onset to completion. 

  By joining now, you will become part of our ecosystem where hiring managers can find you directly. Our anticipated beta launch is mid-June 2021.

• Who is Indie Group?

  Indie Group is the first ever consulting company to bridge the gap between consultants and financial services clients. With Master Service Agreements (MSA) in place, Indie Group will oversee the delivery of your engagements. Think of Indie Group as your business partner, enabling success while taking care of all the fine details. Its sister company, Indie Tech, focuses solely on creating the best automated consulting environment.

• What's a Master Service Agreement (MSA)?

  A Master Service Agreement is a legal contract reached between two parties defining a business relationship. In the context of working with large enterprises, procurement groups sign these agreements with consulting firms (suppliers) and onboard them as vendors of record. These are typically the barrier to entry that force small consultants to act as contractors.

   

• Why do we focus on consulting and not contracting?

  Contracting is the engagement of a professional for a specific skill set only, whereas consulting has professionals meeting a defined set of deliverables and milestones. At Indie Tech, our core focus is to set clear parameters and expectations for consultants resulting in successful project fulfillment and happier clients.

• Is it really free?

  We are completely transparent about our business structure. Our platform is free for independent consultants and hiring managers. The environment is inclusive, supporting the needs and queries of everyone. Indie Tech earns its money from commissions. A 20% charge is added to every signed contract based on an hourly rate. Indie Group receives 16% for managing the project and Indie Tech assumes 4% for managing the functionality of the platform.

• Why do consultants have to be incorporated?

  Indie Tech's primary focus is empowering independent consultants in a dynamic, unbiased ecosystem. We support the integrity of our consultants and wanted to start with who's pain points we know best. As we scale out, we plan to incorporate more users, firms, and suppliers. 

   

• Why do hiring managers have to sign up with their work email?

  Enterprise security is of our utmost concern when working with large financial institutions. As such, each institution will have its own ecosystem of consultants who they are permitted to work with.  In order for you to gain access to this environment, we need to confirm your association with the institution that you are trying to access.

• My financial institution isn't available yet. How do I change that?

  In order for an enterprise to work with Indie Tech, we need to have an existing Master Service Agreement (MSA). If your institution isn't available, we won't have an MSA. Feel free to book a demo with us so we can walk you through what needs to be completed.

• What's in it for me?

  We built Indie Tech to create more transparency and equity in the marketplace. Our forum will allow hiring managers, consultants, and consulting firms (Indie Group)  to establish relationships. The result will be a fair playing field for consultants and cost savings for clients. We promise a very collaborative experience honoring everyone's needs.

• Once I sign up, how long is my membership active for?

  There is no expiry date to your membership. Once your profile is created, it will remain active until you decide otherwise. You will be able to toggle your availability and time commitment so hiring managers can easily see if you are in the market or not. We will occasionally check-in to see how you are enjoying the experience and to let you know about upcoming features, as well as providing any necessary guidance or support.

• Are there any incentives for me to share with my friends?

  Yes! Upon signing up, there will be a referral code to redeem a $500 bonus on secured placements of $10,000 or more.

• What future features can I expect?

  Look no further! Below this section we've outlined some of our planned releases!