100% Remote • Australia-Ready

IT/Web/Tech Support Rates & Retainer Pricing

Capacity-based remote IT, web development, and API support for Australian practices. Predictable monthly plans from A$199/month, 50% rollover protection, A$50/hour overflow rates, and fixed project bands from A$250+.

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Zero Lock-In Month-to-month flexibility
24–48 hr SLA 2–4 hrs for urgent P1 triage
50% Rollover Carry unused hours forward
50–70% Savings Compared to onshore tech rates
Capacity-Based Philosophy

Structured Capacity Progression: Support, Overflow & Projects

Most financial services and professional practices do not need a full-time, in-house software developer or DevOps engineer at A$120,000–A$180,000/year. Instead, they require reliable, professional engineering capability that is there when needed, maintains operational continuity, and steps up for larger initiatives without agency bloat.

Our three-layer commercial architecture delivers exactly that: Layer 1 provides predictable, recurring maintenance hours with 50% rollover protection; Layer 2 delivers pre-approved on-demand overflow capacity at discounted rates (A$50/hr); and Layer 3 provides fixed-price, milestone-scoped project delivery for significant transformations.

Commercial Structures

Three Flexible Ways to Power Your Practice Technology

Select from predictable monthly support retainers, on-demand hourly overflow capacity, or scoped fixed-price technical projects.

Monthly Retainers

Support Subscriptions

Dedicated monthly capacity for routine maintenance, DNS, web updates, and API monitoring.

Support Plans from A$199/mo
Essential Plan (6 hrs/mo) A$199 /mo
Standard Plan (12 hrs/mo, Popular) A$349 /mo
Plus Plan (20 hrs/mo) A$549 /mo
• Up to 50% monthly rollover on unused hours • Discounted A$50/hr pre-approved overflow rate • Month-to-month with 30-day exit clause
Most Flexible
Hourly Capacity

Hourly & Overflow Rates

Flexible on-demand engineering, ad-hoc fixes, emergency P1 triage, and initial onboarding.

Published Hourly Rates
Active Subscriber Overflow A$50 / hr
Ad-Hoc / Non-Subscriber A$75 / hr
Expedited Emergency Priority (P1) A$100 / hr
Systems Audit & Onboarding A$99.50 flat*
• Strict 24–48 hr SLA (2–4 hr P1 urgent triage) • 50% discount on Systems Audit till 31 Mar 2027 • 100% transparent time logs tracked to the minute
Fixed Scopes

Fixed Technical Projects

Scoped platform migrations, website redesigns, CRM pipelines, and custom portal builds.

Band 1 · Minor Scopes from A$250+

Landing page builds, form webhooks, payment buttons, Turnstile & anti-spam setups.

Band 2 · Migrations & Sync from A$750+

CRM data migrations, Xero/MYOB invoicing sync, M365 migration, website CMS re-platforming.

Band 3 · Custom Tooling from A$1,500+

Client document portals, bespoke API middleware, AI document extraction pipelines.

*All pricing quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD). Unused retainer hours roll over up to 50% for one subsequent calendar month. Extra hours are billed at A$50/hr for active subscribers and always require written pre-approval. Systems audit standard fee is A$199; promotional rate of A$99.50 valid till 31st March 2027.
High-Volume Practices & Multi-Entity Groups

Dedicated Multi-Engineer Pods (30+ Hours/Month)

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For growing accounting networks, AFSL dealer groups, or digital practices requiring 30 to 160+ hours per month of dedicated engineering capacity, we structure bespoke engineering pods. Custom pods include named primary and backup engineers, dedicated Slack/Teams communication channels, weekly sprint planning sessions, and tailored SLA commitments with volume-discounted hourly rates.

Plan Comparison

Monthly Retainer Plan Details

All plans include 50% rollover protection, 4.5+ hours live daily AEST overlap, senior software engineering oversight, and month-to-month flexibility.

Essential Plan

Essential

A$33.17 / hr effective
A$199 / month

6 hours / month • 50% Rollover Protection

Ideal for boutique practices requiring routine website maintenance, DNS management, form updates, and occasional fixes.

  • ✓ 6 hours of dedicated engineering capacity / month
  • ✓ Up to 3 hours (50%) monthly rollover protection
  • ✓ Website bug fixes, layout repairs & content updates
  • ✓ DNS, SPF, DKIM & DMARC email routing hygiene
  • ✓ Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 administration
  • ✓ Intake form & webhook troubleshooting
  • ✓ A$50/hr discounted overflow rate
• 24–48 hr SLA on routine maintenance • 4.5+ hours live daily overlap with AEST • Month-to-month with 30-day exit clause
Most Popular
Standard Plan

Standard

A$29.08 / hr effective
A$349 / month

12 hours / month • 50% Rollover Protection

Our most popular plan for active practices requiring regular web enhancements, CRM syncs, and workflow automations.

  • ✓ 12 hours of dedicated engineering capacity / month
  • ✓ Up to 6 hours (50%) monthly rollover protection
  • ✓ All Essential capabilities included
  • ✓ Practice CRM & Webhook two-way sync (HubSpot, Xplan, XPM)
  • ✓ Zapier, Make & Power Automate workflow orchestration
  • ✓ Payment gateway & Xero/MYOB API troubleshooting
  • ✓ Priority 24-48 hr ticket turnaround SLA
  • ✓ A$50/hr discounted overflow rate
• 24–48 hr SLA on routine maintenance • 4.5+ hours live daily overlap with AEST • Month-to-month with 30-day exit clause
Plus Plan

Plus

A$27.45 / hr effective
A$549 / month

20 hours / month • 50% Rollover Protection

For scaling multi-adviser practices and brokerages with complex integrations, client portals, and ongoing automations.

  • ✓ 20 hours of dedicated engineering capacity / month
  • ✓ Up to 10 hours (50%) monthly rollover protection
  • ✓ All Standard capabilities included
  • ✓ Multi-system API pipelines & document AI parsing
  • ✓ Client portal features & interactive calculators
  • ✓ Google Workspace & M365 tenant security audits
  • ✓ Direct engineer communication (Slack / Teams / Email)
  • ✓ A$50/hr discounted overflow rate
• 24–48 hr SLA on routine maintenance • 4.5+ hours live daily overlap with AEST • Month-to-month with 30-day exit clause
Scope Clarity

Support Retainers vs. Fixed Project Scope

Clear operational boundaries so you always know what is covered by your monthly hours versus what requires a milestone project quote.

Work Category Covered by Monthly Retainer (Layer 1 & 2) Scoped as Fixed Project (Layer 3)
Content, Copy & Assets ✓ Adding blog posts, updating adviser bios, swapping banners, adjusting fee schedules, uploading disclosure documents. → Full site re-architecture, drafting net-new copy from scratch, complete design re-branding across all touchpoints.
Bug Fixes & Troubleshooting ✓ Fixing broken layout elements, repairing contact form failures, debugging webhook timeouts, resolving mobile styling glitches. → Resolving architectural legacy debt requiring full codebase rewrite or framework migration.
Minor Enhancements ✓ Adding calculator inputs, tweaking lead capture modals, integrating Turnstile CAPTCHA, styling new call-to-action blocks. → Building multi-step financial planning portals, client onboarding engines, or bespoke SaaS products.
Security & Compliance Hygiene ✓ Updating SPF/DKIM/DMARC records, patching CMS core/plugin vulnerabilities, updating SSL certs, rotating API secrets. → Full ISO 27001 / SOC 2 / APRA CPS 234 security remediation audits across enterprise infrastructure.
Infrastructure & DevOps ✓ DNS zone changes, MX routing adjustments, Cloudflare edge rule tweaks, staging sandbox deployments. → Full server cloud migrations (e.g. on-premise to AWS/Azure), container orchestration architecture.
Integrations & Workflows ✓ Troubleshooting CRM webhooks, testing Zapier/Make connections, updating API authentication tokens. → Building bespoke middleware connectors between legacy on-premise systems and modern REST/GraphQL APIs.
New Feature / Rebuild Work ✓ Minor UI component additions, single-field database additions, small form field adjustments. → Complete website redesign, new mobile app development, or multi-tenant database restructuring.
Audits & Advisory ✓ Periodic health checks, performance reviews, monthly capacity status reporting. → Comprehensive practice IT strategic architecture roadmap and enterprise vendor RFP evaluation.
Milestone Scopes

Fixed-Price Project Starting Bands

All fixed projects include upfront scoping, dedicated staging environment, 50/50 milestone payment terms, and 14-day post-launch warranty.

01 • PROJECT 1–3 business days

Landing Page / Sub-Page Build

from A$250+

High-converting, responsive landing page or compliant service page built in Astro, Next.js, or WordPress with analytics & intake forms.

02 • PROJECT 1–2 business days

DNS, Email & Authentication Setup

from A$500+

Complete SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI, MX routing, and Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace deliverability hardening.

03 • PROJECT 1–2 weeks

Practice Website Refresh / Migration

from A$750+

Full CMS platform migration (e.g., WordPress to Astro/Static), mobile responsiveness overhaul, and Core Web Vitals speed boost.

04 • PROJECT 1–2 weeks

CRM & Form Integration Pipeline

from A$750+

End-to-end integration connecting lead capture forms to HubSpot, Salesforce, Xplan, or custom CRMs with webhook fallback queues.

05 • PROJECT 2–3 weeks

Client Portal / Document Intake Workflow

from A$750+

Secure, authenticated document upload portal with automated parsing, bank statement OCR intake, and encrypted cloud storage.

06 • PROJECT 2–4 weeks

Custom Software Feature / Tooling

from A$1,500+

Bespoke financial calculators, multi-system API middleware, internal administrative dashboards, or automated reporting engines.

Project Commercial Terms: Fixed projects are invoiced on a 50/50 basis: 50% deposit upon milestone scope agreement and work commencement, and 50% upon User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sign-off in staging prior to production launch. All projects include a 14-day warranty period for defects related to the agreed scope.
Low-Risk Technical Onboarding

5-Point Systems Audit & Setup

Before touching production code or commencing support retainers, our engineering desk conducts a structured 5-point infrastructure audit to map your practice systems, identify security gaps, and establish clean staging workflows.

50% Promotional Discount A$99.50 flat

Standard onboarding fee: A$199. Promotional rate valid for all new practices through 31st March 2027.

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Comprehensive 5-Point Scope

  • 01
    Platform & Codebase Audit: Full inventory of hosting, CMS, staging environments, and repository permissions.
  • 02
    Email Deliverability & DNS: SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI, MX routing, and inbox reputation verification.
  • 03
    Integration Health & APIs: Webhook reliability, token rotation schedules, and CRM data sync error handling.
  • 04
    Performance & Web Vitals: Page speed, mobile responsiveness, SSL TLS 1.3 compliance, and asset caching.
  • 05
    Documented Roadmap: Executive summary of critical risks and a prioritized 30-day remediation action plan.
Economics & Cost Analysis

Onshore Local IT Agency vs. MCR Global Remote Backoffice

Direct cost comparison showing the financial, turnaround, and operational advantages of our dedicated engineering backoffice.

Operational Metric Onshore Australia (Agencies & Contractors) MCR Global Remote Backoffice
Hourly Engineering Rate A$120 – A$180+ / hr Local web agencies & contractors A$27.45 – A$33.17 / hr Included plan rate (A$50/hr overflow)
Monthly Support Cost A$1,200 – A$2,500+ / mo High monthly retainer minimums from A$199 – A$549 / mo Predictable capacity retainers in AUD
Turnaround SLA 3 – 7 business days Queue delays & ticket backlogs 24 – 48 Hours Urgent 2–4 hr P1 triage response
Unused Hours Rollover Use-it-or-lose-it Zero rollover on standard retainers 50% Rollover Protection Carried forward for 1 calendar month
Contract Flexibility 6 – 12 month lock-in contracts Rigid scope definitions Month-to-Month 30-day exit clause, fungible hours
Intellectual Property (IP) Often tied to proprietary agency plugins 100% Client IP Ownership Private Git repositories, zero lock-in
Operational Guarantees

Our Five Non-Negotiable Operating Commitments

Strict governance and client protection standards governing every interaction.

1. Zero Lock-In Contracts

All retainer plans operate on a flexible month-to-month agreement with a simple 30-day written notice to cancel or pause.

2. No Surprise Invoices

Overflow hours or project milestones are never commenced without explicit written pre-approval of scope and cost estimates.

3. 100% Client IP Ownership

All custom code, configurations, scripts, and documentation belong unconditionally to you and reside directly in your private repositories.

4. Strict SLA Adherence

Routine tasks completed within 24–48 business hours; urgent P1 production outages triaged within 2–4 hours with 4.5+ hrs AEST overlap.

5. Australian Privacy Compliance

Strict adherence to Australian Privacy Principle 8 (APP 8), comprehensive non-disclosure agreements, and zero local data storage.

Senior Software Oversight

Direct technical leadership overseen by founder Chetan Mittal (MBA Melbourne Business School, M.Sys.Soft.Eng RMIT, 20+ yrs engineering).

Pricing & Commercial FAQs

Clear information regarding plan hours, rollover limits, overflow rates, and project bands.

How do monthly support hours work? +

Each monthly support plan provides a dedicated block of engineering hours for the calendar month. Your hours cover website updates, email and DNS routing, practice CRM integrations, routine automations, and security hygiene. Support work is tracked against actual engineering effort rather than per email.

  • ✓ Essential Plan: 6 hours included at A$199/month (A$33.17/hr effective).
  • ✓ Standard Plan: 12 hours included at A$349/month (A$29.08/hr effective).
  • ✓ Plus Plan: 20 hours included at A$549/month (A$27.45/hr effective).
  • ✓ Overflow hours billed at a discounted A$50/hr for active subscribers upon prior client approval.
What happens if we need more hours in a month? +

Subscribers receive a discounted overflow rate of A$50/hour. Additional hours always require your explicit written approval before work begins, ensuring complete transparency and zero unexpected invoices.

  • ✓ Active Subscribers: A$50/hour discounted rate upon prior client approval.
  • ✓ Non-subscribers: A$75/hour ad-hoc on-demand rate.
  • ✓ Expedited priority handling: A$100/hour for 2–4 hr P1 urgent triage.
Can unused hours roll over to the following month? +

Yes. Up to 50% of your plan's included hours can roll over for one subsequent calendar month. For example, if you are on the Standard plan (12 hours) and use 6 hours, you can carry forward up to 6 hours into the following month (giving you 18 available hours). Carried hours expire after that month.

  • ✓ Essential: Rollover up to 3 hours.
  • ✓ Standard: Rollover up to 6 hours.
  • ✓ Plus: Rollover up to 10 hours.
What is the difference between Support Retainers, Hourly Overflow, and Fixed Projects? +

Support retainers provide predictable monthly engineering capacity with rollover protection for ongoing maintenance and minor updates. Hourly overflow allows on-demand troubleshooting at discounted rates. Fixed projects provide milestone-quoted scopes for platform migrations, website redesigns, and custom portal builds.

  • ✓ Support Retainers: 6 to 20 hours/month with 50% rollover protection starting from A$199/mo.
  • ✓ Hourly Overflow: A$50/hr for active subscribers and A$75/hr for ad-hoc non-subscribers.
  • ✓ Fixed Projects: Milestone-quoted in 6 starting project bands from A$250+.
What is included in the Systems Audit and Onboarding Setup? +

Onboarding includes cataloging your software systems, mapping domains, DNS records, and email routing, documenting API connections, verifying access credentials, and establishing standard support workflows. A 50% discount applies to the standard A$199 fee till 31st March 2027 (A$99.50).

  • ✓ Platform and codebase audit across hosting, CMS, and repositories.
  • ✓ Email deliverability and DNS architecture verification (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX).
  • ✓ Integration health check across CRM, webhooks, and third-party APIs.
  • ✓ Performance, Core Web Vitals, and mobile responsiveness testing.
  • ✓ Documented findings with an actionable 30-day remediation roadmap.
Who owns the intellectual property and code developed by MCR Global? +

You own 100% of all intellectual property, source code, scripts, and documentation from the moment of creation. Work is committed directly into your private Git repositories under your sole ownership.

  • ✓ Unconditional assignment of all custom code to your business.
  • ✓ Zero vendor lock-in or proprietary licensing fees.
  • ✓ 100% compliance with Australian Privacy Principle 8 (APP 8).

Establish your practice technical support retainer today.

Plans start from A$199/month with 50% rollover protection, pre-approved overflow rates, and zero lock-in contracts.

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Important Regulatory & Commercial Disclaimers

Infrastructure & Custody Notice: Infrastructure & Custody Notice: MCR Global provides remote web engineering, systems integration, API connectivity, email/DNS administration, and technical maintenance services as an independent external technical provider. MCR Global does not take ownership or custody of client CRM databases, proprietary customer records, or domain assets. All scripts, integrations (e.g., Xplan, Xero, HubSpot), and DNS configurations are deployed within client-controlled tenants under delegated administrative permissions. The client practice retains ultimate administrative control and responsibility for final deployment approvals and software licensing.

Non-Provision of Regulated Advice: We do not provide financial advice, financial product advice (general or personal), Australian Financial Services Licensing (AFSL) services, credit assistance or Australian Credit Licensing (ACL) services, legal counsel, or formal accounting and taxation advice. Any technological configuration or integration is implemented purely under client direction and operational scope.

Trademark Disclaimer: All third-party product names, logos, registered trademarks, and brand references (including but not limited to Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Stripe, Ezidebit, Airwallex, Iress Xplan, AdviserLogic, PractiFi, Class Super, BGL, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace) are the property of their respective trademark holders. Reference to them on this website does not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or commercial association.

Commercial Terms & Invoicing: All pricing quoted is in Australian Dollars (AUD) excluding GST where applicable. Invoices are issued in AUD and payable via Direct Bank Transfer (SWIFT/EFT) or Credit Card.