Does G-P stand for Greatbig-Price?
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Helping international companies to expand to the USA since 2015
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✔ Compliant, accurate & smooth US multi-state payroll
✔ Comprehensive compliance support across all US states & local regulations
✔ Attractive, personalized benefits packages for your US employees
✔ Quick, compliant & cost-effective US entity setup process
✔ Streamlined recruitment process & frictionless hiring
✔ 24/5 (Human) support – ready to onboard your new hires when you are!
Choose <span style="color:#B31942" Foothold America over Globalization Partners
for your US expansion needs
Straightforward Pricing vs Hidden Fees
At Foothold America, we prioritize financial clarity when entering the US market. We offer a transparent pricing structure, ensuring you see all charges upfront. There are no surprises or hidden fees—just a simple breakdown of your costs.
However, Globalization Partners (G-P) might entice you with seemingly lower rates. While initially appealing, user reviews suggest these headline numbers may be part of the story. Here’s where additional charges can emerge, impacting your overall expenses. These could include fees for onboarding new hires, terminating employees, setup fees, and processing individual transactions – services not necessarily included in their advertised monthly payments.
Pricing
Foothold America
Globalization Partners
Monthly Fees
Best value for money on the market
Complex quote-based pricing; charges 10-15% markup of total costs for enterprises (with minimum fee of $1,500)
Hidden Fees
Transparent pricing
Hidden fees such as platform fee, setup fee, offboarding fee in the fine print.
Wire Transfer Fees
Deposit foreign exchange fee (3% CTF where applicable)
Termination Fees
$900
Professional Service Fee
$0
$95 per employee per month
Dedicated HR Support vs. Ticket Delays
Foothold America takes a personalized approach to HR support. We assign a dedicated HR representative to your US team, ensuring you have a single point of contact for all your needs. This representative gets to know your company and its specific requirements, allowing them to provide prompt and tailored assistance whenever you encounter an issue.
In contrast, Globalization Partners utilizes a ticketing system for support inquiries. While this system can be efficient for straightforward matters, there may be better options for complex or time-sensitive issues. With a ticketing system, your request joins a queue and may take longer to reach the appropriate specialist for resolution. Additionally, you might interact with different representatives each time you submit a ticket, which can lead to a need to re-explain your situation.
HR Support
Foothold America
Globalization Partners
Personalized onboarding & orientation
Dedicated HR & Client Service Manager
With an extra fee.
HR consultation - Detailed
With an extra fee.
Recommend statutory training programs
For enterprise customers only
Guides you with challenging HR employment situations
$250 per employee per month
Live human chat assistance
Dedicated 24/7 customer support
Ticket-based customer support
Ticketing based support with long response times that delay onboarding, terminations, etc
Real-time live chat with 24/7 coverage
Ticketing based support with long response times that delay onboarding, terminations, etc
US Expertise vs Global Knowledge
Foothold America specializes in the intricacies of US hiring and employment regulations. Our deep understanding of US HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance ensures a smooth and compliant experience for you and your US team.
Our specialization allows us to provide a deep understanding of the US market, a crucial factor in avoiding potential delays or errors in your US expansion. In contrast, while Globalization Partners offers a broader international focus, their expertise in specific US requirements may not be as concentrated, potentially leading to compliance issues.
International Expertise
Foothold America
Globalization Partners
Understands how US payroll/employment taxes differ from UK, EU, AUS, NZ, CAN, etc.
Understands how US HR/employment regulations differ from UK, EU, AUS, NZ, CAN, etc.
Understands how US benefits/employee expectations differ from UK, EU, AUS, NZ, CAN, etc.
Knows the typical knowledge gaps between US and non-US HR professionals
Knows the typical knowledge gaps between US and non-US payroll providers
Knows the typical knowledge gaps between US and non-US benefits providers
Has consultants in or near client time zones, alters meeting times to meet with clients in time zones far from the US
Disclaimer:Â The information provided on this page is accurate and up-to-date as of 2024. Please note that circumstances may change over time, and it is advisable to verify information from other reliable sources for the most current details.
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