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Instant Errand Assistants

The Exec’s Will Do Anything You Please for Only $25 an Hour

— June 9, 2012 — Business
As schedules get busier and time runs out, often it’s hard to juggle everything one needs to do throughout the day, and this is where Exec comes in handy. This company offers residents of San Francisco instant help when requested. They have a team of people who run errands from 9am-9pm every day for only $25/hour.

Whether you need house cleaning, vacation planning, deliveries or grocery shopping, they have you covered. It’s like having a personal assistant on call, and you don’t have to be filthy rich to use this service, which is super awesome. Some recent examples of errands that have been done by the Execs include filling a client's fridge with coconut water, getting Giants tickets and shelf installations in a salon.

Clients are billed for the services rendered directly on their credit card. The Exec also has a division called ‘Exec for Companies’ that is specialized in providing corporations with instant aide when needed during busy times.
Trend Themes
1. On-demand Errand Assistance - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that connects users with local individuals who can assist with errands on-demand, similar to Exec.
2. Personal Concierge Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription-based service that offers a personal concierge to handle various tasks and requests for individuals.
3. Task Outsourcing Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a mobile app that allows users to outsource errands and tasks to a network of pre-screened individuals.
Industry Implications
1. Gig Economy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a digital platform that connects gig workers with individuals seeking temporary help with errands and tasks.
2. Personal Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a technology-driven company that provides personalized services, such as errand assistance, house cleaning, and vacation planning.
3. Corporate Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform that offers instant assistant services to corporations during busy periods, similar to Exec for Companies.
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