How Much Money Can You Really Save by Outsourcing? A Deep Dive for UK Businesses

As UK employment costs continue to soar, businesses face a critical challenge: how to scale without breaking the bank. Let’s explore the numbers behind outsourcing and reveal why it’s becoming the smart choice for forward-thinking companies.

The Real Cost of UK Employment

Consider a typical UK administrative role:

Base Costs:

  • Salary: £25,000/year (£2,083/month)
  • National Insurance: £2,069/year
  • Pension: £750/year
  • Overheads: £3,600-£6,000/year

Total Annual Cost: £31,419-£33,819

Monthly Cost Per Employee: £2,700-£2,800

The Outsourcing Advantage

At Archipelago BPO:

  • Hourly Rate: £8
  • Monthly Cost (Full-time): £1,280
  • No additional overheads
  • No hidden costs
Real Savings Breakdown

Single Role Annual Savings:

  • UK Employee: £33,600/year
  • Offshore Employee: £15,360/year
  • Total Savings: £18,240/year
Five-Person Team Savings:
  • UK Team: £168,000/year
  • Offshore Team: £76,800/year
  • Total Savings: £91,200/year
Beyond The Numbers

Our Southeast Asian talent offers:

  • Native English fluency
  • Professional expertise
  • Technical proficiency
  • Cultural alignment
Quality Assurance

We ensure excellence through:

  • Rigorous recruitment
  • Comprehensive training
  • Performance monitoring
  • Continuous development
The Social Enterprise Impact

Your savings contribute to:

  • Educational charities
  • Community development
  • Sustainable growth
  • Social mobility

We partner with organisations like the Tuloy Foundation and Children of the Dump to ensure business success drives positive change.

Strategic Benefits
1. Operational Excellence
  • 24/7 capability
  • Scalable solutions
  • Flexible teams
  • Quick deployment
2. Business Focus
  • Core growth activities
  • Strategic initiatives
  • Market expansion
  • Innovation
3. Risk Management
  • Reduced overheads
  • Lower fixed costs
  • Operational flexibility
  • Compliance assurance
Making The Transition

Our process ensures:

  • Seamless integration
  • Clear communication
  • Quality maintenance
  • Measurable results
Success Metrics

Clients typically achieve:

  • 50-60% cost reduction
  • Improved efficiency
  • Enhanced service quality
  • Faster growth
Transform Your Operations

Ready to reduce costs while maintaining quality? Let’s discuss how our unique approach can help you achieve your growth goals while making a positive social impact.

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