The AskForTask To-Do App Gets Someone Else to Do the Dirty Work
Laura McQuarrie — June 5, 2014 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & askfortask
AskForTask is a to-do app unlike any other—you do have the ability to create a list of things that you need to get done, but instead of doing these things on your own, the app lets you find another trusted individual to take care of a task for you.
The app has several categories that you can choose from, including chores related to cleaning, delivering, office help, virtual tasks, or other. When posting a task you'd like to offer up to someone else, AskForTask lets you upload a photo, add a description, location and of course, name your price. It's a win-win situation, since you can pawn off a chore you don't have time for to someone else and they get to make money off of a task they don't mind doing.
The app has several categories that you can choose from, including chores related to cleaning, delivering, office help, virtual tasks, or other. When posting a task you'd like to offer up to someone else, AskForTask lets you upload a photo, add a description, location and of course, name your price. It's a win-win situation, since you can pawn off a chore you don't have time for to someone else and they get to make money off of a task they don't mind doing.
Trend Themes
1. Outsourcing To-do Lists - The trend of outsourcing personal to-do lists through apps is creating opportunities for a new type of gig economy focused on small and one-off jobs.
2. Peer-to-peer Task Marketplace - The growth of peer-to-peer task marketplaces is providing consumers with more flexible options for getting everyday tasks and errands completed.
3. Hybrid Personal Assistance Services - The rise of hybrid personal assistance services is creating opportunities for individuals and businesses to outsource a wider range of tasks to a single provider.
Industry Implications
1. Gig Economy - The gig economy industry is ripe for disruption as outsourcing personal to-do lists through apps provides users with quick and efficient solutions for small, time-consuming tasks.
2. Task Management - The task management industry is seeing a shift as peer-to-peer marketplaces like AskForTask provide consumers with alternatives to traditional personal assistants and corporate task management solutions.
3. On-demand Services - The on-demand services industry is evolving as hybrid personal assistance services like AskForTask expand to offer a wider range of support options to both individuals and businesses.
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