Many individuals have a knack for repairs and can build or fix anything that finds its way to their work bench. Thanks to a marketplace called ServiceLive, job seekers who know their way around a toolbox can assist others in home repairs and get paid for services rendered.
George Coll, president of ServiceLive, said the company was originally founded in 2007 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings to address the way in which Sears engaged third party service providers. But after further evaluation, the ServiceLive team recognized the inefficiencies and fragmentation of the broader services industry could be ameliorated with a better solution.
So they began to develop a marketplace that would provide answers for home improvements and repair questions, all while improving the transaction experience from both the buyer and the consumer’s perspective.
In a nutshell, the site allows service providers to communicate online with thousands of potential service jobs in their areas, from homeowners to larger companies with higher volume. They can evaluate a buyer’s pictures along with detailed descriptions of the prospective project and decide whether it is a job they are equipped to handle.
Since the onset of the recession, Coll said that job seekers have been turning to ServiceLive as a way to build their own business.
Coll: “Beyond serving as a one-stop service solution for consumers and businesses, ServiceLive is a great job solution for skilled service providers looking to supplement their incomes, start a new career, or even their own small business. In fact, ServiceLive offers a unique opportunity for individuals and service firms looking for a new way to keep busy and keep working in these troubling economic times.”
To become a registered service provider on the site, providers need to complete an online registration, including company information, insurance information, employee information, including skills, certifications and licenses. A background check is conducted. Once these checks are passed and the profile is posted, service providers can begin to work.
“In today’s economic climate, service providers must be resourceful, look for multiple ways to expand their business opportunities, and move beyond the traditional modes of communication to build relationships with their customers,” Coll said. “At the same time, they need to be prudent about taking on desirable clients and projects. By using ServiceLive.com, all service orders are managed through a sophisticated online platform that covers everything from the service order posting all the way through payment and rating system.”
There are currently more than 20,000 registered providers on the site. To view a full list of various areas of services, click here.
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