The key advantages of an intermediary are manifold: Saving time and effort during the hiring process. Assuring qualifications of hired specialists. Assistance during on- and offboarding, as well as during the entire project. All the variants mentioned in the previous answer regarding an independent freelancer search have one thing in common: They require a lot of work by you. You not only have to invest a lot of time in the active search, but also in the sometimes-multi-stage selection interviews with the candidates, in their professional evaluation, in the matching of availabilities, in contract negotiation and drafting, and subsequently in billing and accounting tasks. Alternatively, you can work with a freelancer intermediary such as ElevateX, who can relieve you of this time-consuming work and offer you  highly qualified candidates based on experience,a strong network, and high quality standards. This way, you get the freelance support you need in a legally secure, efficient, and timely manner and can continue to focus on your core business.