Resources & Tools

Curated tools, software, and reading for businesses hiring fractional executives and executives building their practice.

For Businesses

Hiring Fractional Executives

Essential tools and guides for companies looking to engage fractional executive talent.

How to Write a Fractional Executive Job Brief

Our comprehensive guide walks you through defining scope, expectations, and deliverables when engaging a fractional executive. Get clarity before your first conversation.

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QuickBooks

Industry-leading accounting software for managing fractional executive engagements, tracking contractor payments, and keeping your books clean as you scale your leadership team.

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Gusto

Streamlined payroll and HR platform that makes contractor payments simple. Manage 1099s, automate payments, and stay compliant when working with fractional executives.

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Calendly

The easiest way to schedule meetings with fractional executives. Set up discovery calls, weekly check-ins, and strategy sessions without the back-and-forth email chains.

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Notion

All-in-one workspace for collaborating with fractional teams. Create shared dashboards, meeting notes, project trackers, and strategic documents in one organized platform.

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For Executives

Build Your Fractional Practice

Tools to help fractional executives manage clients, market themselves, and run a professional practice.

LinkedIn Premium

Enhance your professional presence and get discovered by businesses looking for fractional talent. Premium features include InMail, profile analytics, and expanded search visibility.

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HubSpot CRM

Free CRM platform to manage your client relationships, track pipeline, and organize your fractional engagements. Scales from solo practice to a full book of business with ease.

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Stripe Atlas

Form your business entity and set up payment infrastructure in days, not weeks. Stripe Atlas handles incorporation, tax ID, and banking so you can focus on serving clients.

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Loom

Record and share async video updates with your clients. Perfect for weekly progress reports, strategic recommendations, and walkthroughs that don't require a live meeting.

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Toggl

Simple, powerful time tracking for fractional engagements. Track hours across multiple clients, generate invoicing reports, and maintain transparency with businesses you serve.

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Recommended Reading

Books & Publications

Essential reading for anyone in the fractional executive space — whether you're hiring or providing leadership.

The Fractional Executive

Various Authors

The definitive guide to the fractional leadership model. Covers how to structure engagements, set expectations, and deliver measurable value as a part-time executive.

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Built to Sell

John Warrilof

A must-read for business owners considering fractional leadership. Learn how to create a business that can thrive without you — the same mindset that makes fractional work possible.

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The E-Myth Revisited

Michael Gerber

The classic guide to building systems-driven businesses. Essential context for understanding why companies need fractional executives to install processes and scale operations.

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Harvard Business Review

Fractional Leadership Articles

HBR's collection of articles on fractional and interim leadership, the future of flexible work at the executive level, and how boards are rethinking C-suite composition.

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