In the Okanagan, small business owners are often told to "scale up" by hiring an agency. But the agency model is broken: you pay for account managers you do not need, get trapped in rigid packages, and pay extra every time you have a simple question.
At BoostBC, we take a different approach. We believe you should have a professional tech and marketing team that works like an in-house department, without the overhead.
That brings us to the question we hear most often: what is the actual difference between a Build project and a Boost partnership?
The Build Model: For When You Need a Quick Fix
Build is our on-demand service. It is perfect for one-off projects: a new website, a custom web app, a graphic design piece, or a critical IT issue. You get a flat, itemized quote with no hidden surprises, or our hourly rate of $199 CAD/hr + GST.
It is great for getting something done quickly, but it is transactional. You call us when something breaks or when you have a specific task in mind. And everything we build is yours: domain, hosting, logins, and files, all registered to you and handed over in writing.
The Boost Model: For When You Are Ready to Scale
Boost is our monthly Growth Partnership. When you move to Boost, we become your outsourced tech and marketing department. It is designed for businesses that have moved past the "fix it when it breaks" phase and are ready to grow on purpose.
Why do our monthly partners choose Boost?
- Priority scheduling. You are not waiting in a ticket queue. You are our priority.
- 24/7 support access. Business does not stop at 5pm Friday, so neither do we. Partners get priority emergency access with no after-hours premium.
- Partner loyalty rate. Boost partners pay $150 CAD/hr + GST for extra hands-on IT work instead of the standard $199.
- Integrated workflow. We plug directly into your tools like Slack, Notion, or Asana, so you see work moving in real time. No account managers, no "let me check with the team."
Why Marketing and Tech Work Compounds
Here is the honest reason we recommend a 12-month partnership: this work compounds. Local SEO in a market like Kelowna typically shows movement in 6 to 12 weeks, content builds authority month over month, and IT systems get more reliable the longer someone who knows your setup is watching them.
One-off fixes reset that clock every time. A partnership keeps it running.
And we are not here to trap anyone. If your business changes partway through, we adjust your monthly package up, down, or sideways to fit where you actually are. Prefer no commitment at all? Stay on Build and pay per project or per hour.
Can You Start With Build and Move to Boost?
Absolutely. In fact, most of our partners do exactly that.
Start with one Build project and see how we work. You will notice we do not hold your logins hostage, we do not hide behind account managers, and we do not run upsell scripts. When you are ready to grow, moving to a monthly Boost plan is one conversation, not a contract ambush.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Build and Boost?
Build is for one-off projects and fixes like a website, an app, a design, or an IT problem, with a flat itemized quote or $199 CAD/hr + GST. Boost is our monthly Growth Partnership: we become your outsourced tech and marketing team, with priority scheduling, 24/7 support access, and a $150 CAD/hr + GST partner loyalty rate for extra IT work.
Do you require long-term contracts?
We recommend a 12-month agreement because marketing and tech work compounds, but we are not here to trap anyone. Packages can be adjusted as your business changes, and you can always stay on Build with no commitment at all.
How much does a monthly partnership cost in Kelowna?
Most Kelowna small businesses we work with invest a few hundred to a couple thousand a month depending on scope. Pricing is flat, transparent, and tied to work you can actually see, like an in-house team member, not an agency retainer.
How does the free consultation work?
It is a free 10 to 15 minute conversation by phone, Google Meet, or coffee in Kelowna. You tell us what is going on, we tell you what we would do about it, and you get honest advice either way. No obligation, no follow-up spam.
Let's Do a Fit Check
Not sure which one you need? Before you spend a single dollar, book a free 15 minute Coffee & Clarity Fit Check. We will talk about your goals, look at your current setup, and tell you honestly whether a partnership is the right move for you right now.
