1. What is TalentCheetah?
TalentCheetah is a specialized talent marketplace dedicated to helping smart businesses find and hire Project and Program leaders for fractional, contract, and direct hire opportunities.  Our specialty is experienced independent consultants and 1099 experts who lead complex, high-stakes initiatives. From PMO implementation and New Product Introduction (NPI) to M&A integration, enterprise technology implementations, and digital transformation, TalentCheetah connects companies directly with proven leaders who can move critical work forward.  

2. Who are the TalentCheetah Professionals?
Our project and program management Professionals have graduated from top schools in the world and have worked at well-known companies like Google, Microsoft, McKinsey and Facebook. They are experienced Professionals who have joined the burgeoning freelance workforce for various reasons including work-life balance and client/project autonomy.

3. How are TalentCheetah Professionals screened?
Every TalentCheetah Professional has passed our rigorous 25-step AACE (Aptitude, Attitude, Communication and Expertise) screening process.  We do the upfront heavy-lifting to accelerate your time-to-hire!

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4. What types of businesses use TalentCheetah’s Services?
We work with any organization looking for greater speed and autonomy in the hiring process without the exorbitant fees.  Since we focus exclusively on curating project and program management talent, we assist businesses of all sizes in any industry by connecting them with top project and program management freelancers.  Sign up today.  It’s FREE!

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We serve:
1.   Small-to-medium sized businesses
2.   Consulting firms
3.   Fortune 1000 Companies
4.   Family-owned businesses
5.   Schools / Educational organizations
6.   Non-profit and Faith-based organizations
7.   Start-Up Companies
8.   Entrepreneurs / Solopreneurs 

5. What types of projects can I get help with?
Our trained project and program management Professionals can assist you with any type of project or program.   They come from a variety of industries and have diverse domain expertise and project experiences.  Below is a list of our most common project types.

1.   Information Technology / IT Services / Digital Transformation
2.   Software Implementation & Migration
3.   New Product Introduction
4.   Infrastructure & Deployment
5.   Cloud Services & Security
6.   Business Process Optimization & Change Management
7.   PMO Implementation & Optimization
8.   Project Management Training, Coaching & Consultancy
9.   Sales Enablement & Marketing
10. Mergers & Acquisitions

No.  Any project type can be posted on TalentCheetah including remote work, onsite work, part-time contract work, full-time contract work or somewhere in-between.  Our diverse network of Professionals is available to meet your unique project requirements.

7. Are Professionals employees of TalentCheetah?
No.  All Professionals in our elite network are independent contractors / consultants available for fractional and contract work.  They join our network for greater autonomy in client, work, pay and schedule selection.  

8. Am I responsible for medical benefits, insurance or paid time off for TalentCheetah Professionals?
No. This is one of the many benefits of hiring a Professional through TalentCheetah.  Professionals in our network are independent contractors; therefore, you forgo the additional overhead required when hiring a full-time employee including medical benefits and paid-time-off.

9. Am I responsible for filing a 1099 tax form for the Professionals I hire through TalentCheetah?
No. A key benefit of hiring a Professional through TalentCheetah is that you are not responsible for filing 1099 tax forms for experts you hire through us.  TalentCheetah handles required 1099 federal and state compliance, reporting and filing.  

As an Expert Marketplace, TalentCheetah functions as a third-party settlement organization. 

For more information on this important topic, please refer to these FAQs on the IRS Website related to requirements specific to third party settlement organizations like TalentCheetah.

We will supply you with our W9 when you hire a professional.

10. Do I have the option to extend an offer of full-time employment to a TalentCheetah Professional?
Yes!  Offers of full-time employment may be extended to any Professional in our network who has completed project work for you through TalentCheetah.  Please refer to Section 1.15 in our Terms of Service for full details.

11.What is TalentCheetah’s Pricing Structure?

For Clients who Hire an Expert (You!)
There are no upfront costs, fees or subscription requirements.  Posting projects and browsing available talent is always FREE.  Pay only after you find and hire a Professional and pay only the hourly rate or fixed fee you negotiate.  

Offers of full-time employment may be extended to any Professional hired as a contractor/consultant for a one-time conversion fee of 15% of the negotiated annual salary, payable by the organization extending the offer.  Refer to Section 1.15 of our Terms of Service for details.  

A one-time recruitment fee of 15% of the final negotiated annual salary is billed for each full-time permanent (direct hire) placement.

For Professionals (the Expert you hire)
Freelance Professionals are billed a 15% service fee per contract.  (Example: A $120/ hour contract nets the freelance Professional $102/hour). 

12. How do I pay my Professional? 
TalentCheetah handles invoicing and payments for your Professional. You will receive an invoice from TalentCheetah for services delivered under your engagement. Our standard billing cycle is every two weeks, with payment due Net 5, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Invoices can be paid conveniently via bank-to-bank ACH at no additional charge or by major credit card. Credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee, paid by the hiring organization.

All payments for services delivered by your Professional must be processed through TalentCheetah in accordance with our Terms of Service. Before work begins, you will be asked to confirm your billing information and preferred payment method. TalentCheetah will also provide a copy of our Form W-9.

If your organization has established or more complex accounts payable requirements, we’re happy to work with you to discuss alternative billing and payment arrangements.

13. When is payment due? 
TalentCheetah typically invoices clients every two weeks, with payment due Net 5 calendar days from the invoice date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

14. May I make payments to my Professional outside of TalentCheetah?
No. TalentCheetah manages payment processing as part of our marketplace service. All payments for services provided by Professionals introduced or engaged through TalentCheetah must be processed through TalentCheetah in accordance with our Terms of Service.

15. May I review hours logged by my Professional prior to payment processing?
Yes.  You have real-time access to hours logged by your Professional throughout the engagement and can review and approve submitted hours before they are invoiced and payment is processed.

16. Are the project terms included in my posted role, such as hourly rate, fixed fee and expected hours per week, legally binding?
No. The terms you provide when posting a role help TalentCheetah identify Professionals whose experience, availability, and rates align with your requirements.

Final engagement terms—including rate, expected hours, scope, and start date—are agreed upon between you and your Professional and documented in the applicable TalentCheetah Project Proposal or Statement of Work. You must approve the final engagement terms before work begins.

17. How does TalentCheetah protect my data and privacy?
TalentCheetah takes the privacy and security of your information seriously. Our website uses SSL encryption to help protect information transmitted through the TalentCheetah platform.

Roles you post on TalentCheetah are not publicly accessible. They are visible only to Professionals who have been accepted into the TalentCheetah network. Your posted role does not display your company name or contact information, giving you control over when and with whom you choose to share that information.

18. What can I expect after I post a role?
Immediately after posting your role, TalentCheetah’s AI-powered matching technology identifies your Top 3 available matches based on your requirements. You can review their profiles and video resumes, communicate directly with candidates, or browse the TalentCheetah network to explore additional Professionals.

Your posted role can also be made visible to Professionals in our approved network, allowing interested candidates to apply directly. Your company name and contact information are not displayed in your posted role, giving you control over when and with whom you choose to share that information.

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19. Do TalentCheetah Professionals bid on my project?
No.  TalentCheetah is not a bidding marketplace. You and your Professional agree directly on final engagement terms, including hourly rate or fixed fee, before work begins.

20. How do I hire a TalentCheetah Professional?
Once you’ve selected the right Professional, log in to your TalentCheetah client account and click “Hire” on their profile. You’ll then confirm the engagement details and complete the required steps to get started.
It’s that simple. 

21. What documents must be completed before getting started with my Professional?
Before work begins, the final engagement terms must be documented and approved by both parties through the applicable TalentCheetah Project Proposal, Statement of Work, or other engagement agreement.

Depending on your organization’s requirements and the nature of the engagement, you may also choose to enter into additional agreements directly with your Professional, such as a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or other project-specific documents. TalentCheetah is not a party to agreements entered into separately between you and your Professional unless expressly stated otherwise.

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22. What happens if my engagement extends beyond the original estimated duration?
No problem. If your engagement continues beyond the duration originally anticipated, you can continue working with your Professional through TalentCheetah. Your TalentCheetah account and applicable marketplace features remain available throughout the engagement.

If needed, the Project Proposal or Statement of Work may be updated or extended to reflect changes to the engagement duration, scope, hours, or other terms.

23. Does TalentCheetah provide any assistance if I encounter issues with my hired Professional?
Yes.  TalentCheetah is here to support you throughout your engagement. If you experience an issue with your Professional that you’re unable to resolve directly, contact us at support@talentcheetah.com.  We’ll review your concern and respond within one business day.

24. Does TalentCheetah have a Customer Satisfaction Guarantee?
Yes.  If your TalentCheetah Professional does not meet your expectations within the first 30 days of the engagement, we’ll work with you to quickly identify a qualified replacement from the TalentCheetah network.

Contact us at help@talentcheetah.com for assistance.  

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