Monthly Partner Plans vs. In-House Hiring: Which Fits Your Business?

Hiring an in-house designer sounds appealing. They’re part of your team, available whenever you need them, and immersed in your brand. But with that comes the reality of salaries, benefits, onboarding, training, and the constant need to keep their workload full enough to justify the expense. For a lot of small businesses, that’s a heavy lift.

Monthly partner plans give you the best of both worlds. You get a designer who knows your brand inside and out, without the payroll headaches. You can scale the work up or down as needed, and you’re only paying for the hours you actually use. The consistency is there, the creative quality is there, but the overhead isn’t.

The real question is what fits your business right now. If you’re cranking out daily campaigns and constantly developing new creative assets, an in-house hire might make sense. But if you have a steady stream of projects and want the flexibility to get expert design, content, and brand support on your schedule, a partner plan is often the smarter, leaner choice.