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Automatic Assistance

Consumers increasingly look for a helping hand through on-demand apps

Implications - Already used to looking at their phones when they need to look something up, the next step for consumers is looking to their phones for help in real life situations, from styling advice to pet healthcare. On-demand services are gaining ground in the app world, allowing small businesses to connect with a vast network of consumers seeking their specific services, demonstrating the increasing amount of trust consumers have for the on-demand business model.
Workshop Question - What parts of your service could be streamlined to provide a more instantaneous service for consumers?
Trend Themes
1. On-demand Services - On-demand services are gaining ground in the app world and demonstrating the increasing amount of trust consumers have for the on-demand business model.
2. Real-time Assistance - Consumers are increasingly looking for real-time help in everyday situations through on-demand apps that use technology to connect them with professionals.
3. Digital Platforms - Digital platforms are revolutionizing the way we access services, enabling individuals to easily connect with professionals on-demand and get real-time help in a convenient way.
Industry Implications
1. App Development - Developing on-demand apps that provide real-time assistance in everyday situations is a burgeoning field with many opportunities for entrepreneurs and app developers.
2. Healthcare Services - On-demand healthcare services have the potential to improve access to healthcare professionals and provide real-time assistance to patients with urgent medical needs.
3. Insurance Providers - On-demand insurance providers are emerging as a solution to the challenges facing those involved in the sharing economy and representing a new frontier in the insurance industry.
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