Open marketplace where users can post tasks they need done (Home Repairs, Dog Poop Removal, Dump Runs) and someone verified in their community gets it done.
The text provides an overview of a task-based open marketplace platform, available across the United States. The platform facilitates users to post tasks and have them completed by verified individuals, with user verification handled by a service. Task posters choose prices, and payments are processed via an integrated payment system, with subscriptions currently set at $5 per month for unlimited use. The platform, built using a popular web development framework, integrates various features such as a live interactive map, detailed user profiles, and secure payment processing. It is available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, and web. Users who perform tasks are fully verified for added security.
Operationally, the platform is self-sustaining, requiring only marketing efforts from its owner to ensure ample users in growth areas. Marketing is achieved through social media and email campaigns, with systems in place to offer discounts to attract users. Financially, the service launched in a small locality, where it successfully completed numerous tasks and generated significant revenue. However, expansion efforts to larger cities faced financial limitations, which impacted marketing outreach and user acquisition.
Despite these challenges, the platform is fully developed, functional, and ready for operation, with an associated team available for maintenance. The app's security measures, review system, and its capability of integrating payment processes and verifications are highlighted as critical features. The document emphasizes the potential for success with adequate marketing resources and strategic deployment.
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Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
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2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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