Ad-hoc Operational Support
Service Overview
Ad‑hoc Operational Support covers flexible, task‑based assistance such as email management, file organisation, customer management, and general admin. This service is ideal for clients who need occasional support without a monthly subscription.
Conditions of Service
1. Billing Structure
- All ad‑hoc support is billed in blocks of 2 hours.
- Any work commenced will be charged as a full 2‑hour block.
- Additional time is billed in further 2‑hour blocks as required.
- Invoices are issued upon completion of each block unless otherwise agreed.
2. Turnaround Time
- Standard turnaround is 48 hours from the time all required information is provided.
- Urgent requests may not always be available and, if accepted, may incur additional charges.
3. Scope of Work
This service includes tasks such as:
- Email triage and organisation
- File and folder organisation
- Customer communication support
- General administrative tasks
- Light CRM updates
- Document formatting or preparation
4.Out‑of‑Scope Tasks
- BAS, IAS, payroll, or any compliance lodgements
- Financial, tax, or legal advice
- Bookkeeping or accounting tasks outside of your Xero Support service
- Social media content creation or scheduling (covered under Social Media Assist)
- Systems setup, workflow design, or automation (this service is available via directly contacting Jacqui, as it is personalised to suit your business)
- High‑level strategy or consulting unless booked separately
- Tasks requiring specialist qualifications or licencing
- Any request that falls outside this scope will be referred to the appropriate service or professional.
5. Client Requirements
To ensure smooth delivery, clients must:
- Provide all required access, files, and instructions before work begins
- Respond to queries within a reasonable timeframe (24–48 hours)
- Understand that delays in providing information will delay turnaround time
6. Communication
- All communication is via email unless a call is required for clarity.
- Calls are scheduled and counted within billable time.
7. Quality & Boundaries
- Work is completed to a high professional standard within the agreed time block.
- Tasks will not be rushed or completed unsafely to fit unrealistic expectations.
- If a task cannot be completed within the block, you will be notified before additional time is billed.