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The freelance ecosystem only works—
if you own the network

We turn the fragmented freelance market into a reliable, on-demand network for SMEs and scaleups.

Ditch agencies. Move beyond marketplaces. Own your network.

What Is BBE Connect?

Trusted by consultancies, startups & scaleups, backed by leading PE & VC funds:

Stop reacting to freelance demand.

Start owning it.
Two ways we make that happen:

Connect React

Staff urgent projects in under 72 hours

For short-notice work, we connect you to freelancers ready to step in—so delivery isn’t delayed.

Connect Proactive

Build freelance networks for future use

We build freelance networks aligned to your future objectives—

so access to talent is in place before you need it.

A.I powered research delivering faster freelancer shortlists

Custom vetting process building higher quality connections

No high agency or platform recruitment fees  

Annual fee cap keeping recruitment fees in check

Match upcoming business goals with qualified freelancers

Manage busy periods by connecting with freelancers early

Scope better projects by integrating freelancer support

Easily manage your freelance network using our free tool

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How it works:

01 - Define your need

(A) We're staffing an urgent project (React).

(B) Build a freelancer network for a future need (Proactive).

02 - We identify the right freelancers 

The Connect team searches across the freelancer marketplace to find you the best talent. 

03 - Vetting 

Every freelancer is put through a custom vetting process we've designed with you.

04 - Direct Access

Freelancers are shortlisted directly to you (React) or stored for future projects (Proactive).

05 - Your network stays organised 

The free Connect tool lets you organise and manage your freelancer contacts easily. 

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Agencies rent you talent.

We build it into your business.
Built for SME's & Scaleups Only

Consulting Firms

Startups

Startups

Scaleups

Connecting You To Leading Freelance & Fractional Experts In:

Strategy

Start-up Roles

Operations

Data

Strategy

Operations

Data

Start-up + Scaleup Roles

Existing freelancing solutions are built for big business. 

Here's why SME's & Scaleups prefer Connect:

Agencies /
Project Plaforms

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BBE Connect

Talent Matching

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Limited to their existing network—hope someone fits the project brief.

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We search across the wider freelancer market to find the best talent. 

Pricing

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High % day rate fees + ongoing fees for every new freelancer.

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Low fixed daily fee with an annual cap—saving clients 75% on average.

Flexibility

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Rigid terms and processes with no will to adapt.

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A flexible system that morphs to each  businesses unique demands. 

Freelancer Vetting

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Standard one-size-fits-all process for all clients and types of projects.

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Vetting tailored to your specific needs & team culture.

Freelancer 
Management

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Little to no project aftercare or ability to build a network of freelancers.

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A dedicated system to manage, organise, and reuse your freelancers.

Live Use Cases

Service 

Money Saved

(vs. agency fees)

The Requirement

How We Helped

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Boutique
Consulting Firm

Proactive

£37K

  • Firm expanding into new territories.
    Need CDD support  at various levels with language skills in German, Dutch and Spanish

  • Built network of 15 Manager & Consultant level freelancers in Germany - led to 3 hires. 

  • Built network of 14 Manager & Consultant level Dutch and Spanish speaking freelancers - led to 2 hires. 

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VC-backed
Proptech 

React

£4K

  • Data Project needing PowerBI expertise

  • Understanding of accounting practices (i.e. general ledger interpretation and work with financial statements).

  • Hired ex-Strategy& data professional in less than 24 hours. 

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A.I Edtech Platform

Proactive

£50K

  • Fractional data expert to build lean, scalable analytics infrastructure and support data-driven decision making.

  • ​Machine learning engineer to rapidly prototype and deploy AI models that support scalable product growth.

  • Built network of Fractional Data Experts (ex-Meta, Google etc.) - led to 1 hire.

  • Built network of 10 machine learning engineers with deep knowledge of training A.I tools - led to 3 hires.

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VC-backed
Car Marketplace

React

£9K

  • Future Operating Model & Org Structure

  • Corporate & Country Market Strategy

  • UK Partnerships

  • ESG / Sustainability Strategy 

  • Hired ex-McKinsey Senior Manager in under 72 hours.

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Fast Growth
Hospitality Business

Proactive

£62K

  • Support leadership team across a range of strategic initiatives.

  • Org design to support upcoming transformation process

  • Pricing work for new hotels.

  • Built network 12 ex-consultants (MBB, OC&C etc.) with hospitality/leisure exp. - led to 3 hires.

  • Built network of pricing experts with direct exp. of hotels industry - led to 2 hires.

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Boutique
Consulting Firm

React

£15K

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  • 1 Senior Manager (German language skills)

  • 3 Consultant level CDD freelancers
     

  • Hired ex-OC&C Manager - converted into a full-time Partner at the firm.

  • Hired 3 Consultant level freelancers in under 48 hours. 

"The freelancers we ended up working with have been some of the best company hires we've made. They helped accelerate our early stage growth and execute our plans with confidence and support"

Sophia - Founder @ Studia

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