# Home Business Apps Ishippo Provides Business Owners With Logistical Solutions By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-business References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ishippo-a-marketplace-for-home-based-business) & [ishippo](https://www.ishippo.com/) Home businesses now have a more efficient app which can better connect business owners to their customers. Th iShippo app relies on [peer-to-peer and crowd-sourced logistics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/its-here-delivery) that allow for complete transparency among sellers, shippers and buyers. The focus of the app is to fulfill the transformation needs of [home businesses and entrepreneurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-app-pro). iShippo creates a unique and efficient logistic ecosystem. The platform allows users to operate in a much wider geographical area than most startups can occupy. Individuals and businesses that work in transport or delivery industries are an integral part of the app, as they facilitate the transportation needs of home businesses. iShippo allows users to "summon a genie" who will then take care of [immediate transportation needs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sameday-holiday-deliveries) for a given business, and even provide personal assistance. Essentially the app consolidates home businesses and their logistical needs in a convenient way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Peer-to-peer Logistics:** Home business apps are embracing peer-to-peer and crowd-sourced logistics solutions as a way to enhance transparency and streamline delivery processes. - **On-demand Assistance:** Home business apps are introducing on-demand assistance services that provide personal assistance to customers along with their immediate transportation needs. - **Efficient Logistical Ecosystems:** Home business apps are creating efficient logistical ecosystems that offer a wider geographical reach and bring together transport and delivery industries into a single platform. ### Where This Applies - **Logistics Industry:** Peer-to-peer logistics solutions present an opportunity for the logistics industry to enhance efficiency and transparency in delivery services. - **Personal Assistance Services Industry:** On-demand assistance services provide an opportunity for the personal assistance services industry to expand their offerings to home businesses and entrepreneurs. - **Transport and Delivery Industry:** Efficient logistical ecosystems create opportunities for the transport and delivery industry to reach a wider customer base and streamline their operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated eCommerce Fulfilment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecommerce-fulfillment-app.md) - [Simple B2B Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2b-payment-app.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp.md) - [Local Delivery Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delivery-route-planner-app.md) - [Home Service Business Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workviewio.md) - [Business Management-Focused Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/business-management.md) - [E-Commerce Logistics Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wish.md) - [Localized Boutique Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boutique-shopping-apps.md) - [Diminutive Indian Grocery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-grocery-app.md)