Case Study
StudioSpace
StudioSpace is a marketplace connects you with hundreds of independent, world-class agencies—each selected for their expertise in creative, marketing, digital and innovation.
StudioSpace faced significant challenges and lacked awareness of the cost-saving opportunities available through international hiring. They were uncertain about which countries to target for expansion and missed the broader benefits of building a global team. Increasing in-house costs created an urgent need for a cost-effective and scalable solution.
Expansion International approached StudioSpace’s challenges with a strategic and thorough plan. Recognizing the need for a solution, StudioSpace partnered with Expansion International through their EI Program to explore global talent markets. EI conducted comprehensive research into global talent markets, pinpointing countries with access to highly skilled developers at significantly lower costs than in the UK. They curated and shared a pool of top-tier candidates and facilitated the initial interviews, streamlining StudioSpace’s hiring process.
Through the partnership with Expansion International, StudioSpace achieved transformative results. The Philippines was identified as the ideal location to build their team based on Expansion International’s insights and support. Within four weeks, StudioSpace successfully hired three full-stack developers, each offering expertise comparable to UK-based professionals but at a fraction of the cost.
These three hires were secured for the price of one UK developer, resulting in:
- Significant cost savings that have been reinvested into growth initiatives
- Access to a diverse talent pool with specialized skills
- Enhanced project delivery timelines and quality
