The Economics of Subscription-Based Technology Departments for SMBs

Mirgen Hoxha, Founder & CEO – Motomtech | July 2025

Executive Summary

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) face a tough choice: hire expensive in-house teams or risk inconsistent results with freelancers. Both options create inefficiencies and high operational costs.

Motomtech’s Technology Department as a Service (TDaaS) uses a subscription-based marketplace model to deliver full-spectrum tech teams at predictable, optimized costs—helping SMBs cut expenses by up to 70% while maintaining Fortune 500-level capabilities.

The Cost Problem in Traditional IT Staffing

Cost Driver In-House Hiring Freelancers/Agencies Motomtech TDaaS
Recruitment High Low None
Salaries High Variable Predictable
Benefits & Overhead High None None
Productivity Variable Variable Consistently High
Risk of Downtime Medium High Very Low

 

How Our Subscription Model Works

  • Fixed Monthly Fee – Covers an entire multi-role tech department.

  • Role Flexibility – Swap hours between developers, cloud engineers, QA, security, and more.

  • Scalable Packages – Start small and expand as business grows.

  • Marketplace Access – Choose specialized skill sets on demand without new hiring cycles.

 

Economic Benefits

  1. Reduced Fixed Costs
    SMBs avoid salaries, benefits, and HR overhead for full-time staff.
  2. No Downtime Costs
    Proactive support reduces operational interruptions by up to 80%.
  3. High ROI
    Lower operating costs mean more budget for growth initiatives like marketing, product development, and sales.
  4. Risk-Free Trials
    Our try-before-you-commit approach ensures alignment before long-term investment.

 

Case Study: Construction Firm

Challenge: Needed custom project management software but lacked a tech team.
Solution: Subscribed to Motomtech’s TDaaS package with software, cloud, and security roles.
Result:

  • Delivered MVP in 4 months at 60% less cost than agency quotes

  • Zero downtime in the first year

  • Expanded service contract after proving ROI

 

Why It Works for SMBs

  • Predictability – Flat-rate subscription avoids financial surprises.

  • Scalability – Add capacity without lengthy recruitment.

  • Expertise on Demand – Marketplace ensures access to niche skills as needed.

 

Conclusion

The economics are clear: subscription-based technology departments offer a better ROI, less risk, and more agility than traditional models. Motomtech’s TDaaS marketplace makes enterprise-grade tech teams accessible to SMBs for a fraction of the cost.

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