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Social E-Commerce Apps

Curbza Lets You Deal With People In Your Verified Network

— August 31, 2016 — Tech
Curbza is the name of an innovative new e-commerce app, launched by entrepreneurs in the city of Dartmouth in eastern Canada, that embraces the concept of social selling on campus by making it possible for people to sell to verified individuals.

What makes this particular e-commerce app unique is the fact that users can buy from and sell to people in specific networks, such as their university network. This means that they can unsure they don't have to go to an unfamiliar part of town or deal with an unverified person when buying or selling. What's more, Curbza users can even create their own private networks, such as for example a company network.

This e-commerce app ultimately aims to declutter and filter the private e-commerce world by making it possible for people to deal with compatible users.
Trend Themes
1. Social Selling - Businesses can embrace social selling by integrating networks and allowing verified individuals to buy and sell to each other, cutting down on the amount of unverified interactions.
2. Private Networks - Creating private networks within the e-commerce app can introduce a new level of security and trust to online transactions for businesses looking to streamline and manage their sales.
3. Location-based E-commerce - Utilizing location-based settings can narrow the scope of online transactions by verifying users within a certain radius, providing businesses with more efficient and manageable sales strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Higher Education - Universities and colleges can integrate this app to create safer and more convenient online marketplaces for students in a secure, verified environment.
2. Employee Networks - Businesses can use this app as an internal sales tool, creating a private network for employees to buy and sell goods, streamlining the process and increasing security in transactions.
3. Local Marketplaces - This e-commerce app provides an opportunity for local vendors and small businesses to create a trusted and localized space for transactions, building community trust and engagement.
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