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Errand-Outsourcing Apps

This Task App Lets Students Post Paid Tasks For Other Students to Claim

— March 24, 2016 — Tech
Taskloop is an innovative task app that is designed to cater to university students. The app allows students to upload and offer jobs or tasks that can range from grocery shopping to package pick-ups, with other users being able to take up the task and receive money for it.

The app is easy to use -- all you have to do is post a task and set a price. At this point, any student can complete the task for you and receive payment through the app.

Ultimately, this university-focused task app takes advantage of the fact that many students find themselves in situations where they wished they could complete a simple task for a bit of pocket money. This app enables such users to earn money for different kinds of errands and tasks, while allowing others to outsource or get rid of tasks that they'd rather not deal with for the time being.
Trend Themes
1. Campus Task Apps - The trend of task apps specifically designed for college students to outsource small errands and services, such as grocery shopping or package delivery, is disrupting traditional methods of finding help on campus.
2. Peer-to-peer Task Marketplaces - The rise of peer-to-peer task marketplaces, such as Taskloop, is creating new opportunities for individuals to earn money by offering their services to others in their community.
3. Mobile Task Posting Platforms - Mobile task posting platforms, like Taskloop, are exploiting the convenience and ubiquity of smartphones to connect users with odd jobs or errands, creating more flexible and dynamic labor opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. On-demand Labor - The emergence of Taskloop-like platforms represents a disruptive force in the on-demand labor market, potentially challenging more traditional service providers by offering a low-cost, flexible alternative.
2. University Services - By providing a way for university students to outsource errands, Taskloop is creating new opportunities for universities to improve services offered to their students, either through partnership with the app or launching their own internal task posting platform.
3. Mobile Payment Solutions - The ability to pay for services through Taskloop and other similar apps highlights the need for fast and secure mobile payment solutions, promoting innovation and competition within the fintech industry.
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