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Peer-to-Peer Service Platforms

Zaarly is a Marketplace for Hiring Carpenters, Handymen and More

— January 26, 2016 — Lifestyle
Zaarly is an innovative new platform that allows individuals to host their own "micro" stores and sell their services to other peers. Above all else, Zaarly creates a means for interested individuals to earn a living by effectively democratizing access to the work force, a particularly noble pursuit in a time marked by soaring unemployment rates and high debt. While in previously an individual may have advertised their services by flyer or word of mouth, Zaarly is a modern digital solution.

Some of the wide variety of services available on Zaarly include housecleaning, landscaping, HVAC services, lawn mowing, carpentry, arborist services, home organization, carpet cleaning and much more.

Zaarly is currently active in Austin, Minneapolis, Denver, Kansas City, San Antonio, Nashville and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Trend Themes
1. Peer-to-peer Service Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows individuals to host their own micro-stores and sell services to other peers.
2. Democratizing Access to Workforce - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a solution that effectively democratizes access to the work force, providing individuals with more opportunities to earn a living.
3. Digital Solution for Service Advertising - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a modern digital solution for individuals to advertise their services and connect with potential customers more efficiently.
Industry Implications
1. Marketplace Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a marketplace platform that connects service providers with customers, enabling seamless transactions and increased earning potential.
2. Gig Economy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solutions that empower individuals to participate in the gig economy by offering their services to a wide range of customers.
3. Local Service Providers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a platform that connects local service providers with potential customers, making it easier for individuals to find and hire professionals for various tasks.
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