# Instantaneous Chore On-demand services run errands for busy consumers. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Jun 13, 2017 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/instantaneous-chore ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Instantaneous Chore trend? **Instantaneous Chore:** For consumers who are either too busy or otherwise inconvenienced every time they need to run an errand, there are a multitude of on-demand apps sprouting up to fulfill these niche needs. Saving consumers time, energy and even worry about potentially forgetting something, instant deliveries and services mean consumers don’t have to run out on their lunch breaks to get their laundry done or make a special trip for gas or milk. In a culture where the phrase "there's an app for that" increasingly rings true, instant gratification and hyper-convenience reign supreme. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 29, 2016 to Feb 12, 2018 - Published: Jun 13, 2017 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Instantaneous Chore trend ### Rapid On-Demand Services The rise of on-demand services has seen an explosion of delivery apps, offering customers the ability to have anything from groceries to laundry completed quickly and effortlessly. ### Digitized Maintenance Marketplace Companies like ResQ are revolutionizing the way maintenance professionals find work by providing a platform for businesses to instantly connect with qualified technicians in their local area. ### Blurring of Business Lines Businesses are increasingly merging to form new innovative services, such as the Whole Foods and Amazon partnership which now allows for lightning-fast Whole Foods deliveries through Amazon Prime. ## What the Instantaneous Chore trend means for industry ### For Delivery Services Delivery services, from transportation to groceries, are now more efficient than ever thanks to the rise of on-demand options offering rapid service and personalized convenience. ### For Maintenance Industries The maintenance industry is set to be disrupted by innovative technologies like ResQ, digitized marketplaces that connect businesses with local service providers to streamline repairs and maintenance. ### For Retail Industry The retail industry is potentially up for a wave of mergers, acquisitions and radical new solutions as established businesses attempt to adapt to the rapid growth of digital competition, such as Amazon and Whole Foods. ## Workshop question What inconveniences does your consumer face and how can your product/service solve for those needs? ## Trend signals for Instantaneous Chore Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Instantaneous Chore trend 7 featured examples from Jan 29, 2016 to Feb 12, 2018. - [On-Demand Maintenance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maintenance-marketplaces): 'ResQ' is a Digitized Maintenance Marketplace for Restaurant Repairs (Category: Business) Implication: ResQ's on-demand maintenance services cater to the needs of the restaurant industry, with potential to expand to other food and hospitality services. - [On-Demand Laundry Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulberrys-laundry): Mulberry's Laundry Offers Service in Minnesota and the Bay Area (Category: Business) Implication: The laundry industry has an opportunity to adopt on-demand, in-house staffing models like Mulberry's Laundry to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction. - [Errand-Outsourcing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/task-app): This Task App Lets Students Post Paid Tasks For Other Students to Claim (Category: Tech) Implication: 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… - [On-Demand Fuel Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondemand-fuel): Booster Fuels Fills Your Car Up Without the Trip to the Gas Station (Category: Autos) Implication: On-demand fuel services are disrupting traditional gas station models in the transportation industry, providing more convenient and flexible options for refueling vehicles. - [On-Demand Grocery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postmates-fresh): Postmates 'Fresh' Offers a Convenient New Way to Order Groceries (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the e-commerce industry by incorporating on-demand grocery services that offer curated high-quality products and fast delivery. - [On-Demand Razor Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-on-demand): 'Gillette On Demand' Offers a Quick Razor Delivery Service (Category: Fashion) Implication: Razor manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of on-demand razor subscriptions by creating innovative subscription models and enhancing delivery services. - [Rapid Grocery Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-foods-grocery-delivery): Whole Foods Grocery Delivery is Now Handled Through Amazon Prime (Category: Business) Implication: With the recent acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon, businesses in the grocery retail industry can explore new opportunities for partnerships and innovative delivery models in or… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)