Now in Open Beta, Taskfriend Looks to Build Secure, Local Online Marketplace to Energize the Sharing Economy
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Taskfriend (https://www.taskfriend.com/) is a powerful example of how technology can strengthen the human bonds that make for strong, healthy communities and robust local economies. The site helps people locate others nearby who are willing to help with virtually anything, whether that's borrowing a tool or running an errand. Likewise, people can advertise their own services and skills so that friends and neighbors can call upon them when needed.
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Taskfriend's functionality consists of four general categories. Users can post a task, make an offer on a task, post a service or request a service. In any given community, hundreds if not thousands of people have skills that are not being utilized, whereas an equal number of people have simple things that need to be done.
Connecting the latent supply and demand of a community through a simple online marketplace is the goal of Taskfriend. Creating a new task takes only seconds; searching for service providers and others willing to complete simple tasks is equally hassle-free. The no-frills user interface lets people immediately see everyone within a default 5-mile radius who has tasks to complete or services to offer. Users can add rich descriptions to their task or service, allowing fellow members to make informed offers.
Signing up with Taskfriend costs nothing, nor does posting tasks or requesting services. The platform earns a small commission only when members earn money. Members looking for local people willing to perform task or service enter their credit card information to ensure simple, fast payment. Those interested in earning money from tasks simply enter their bank account information; payments typically clear in 72 hours. Taskfriend has partnered with a major payment processor to ensure security and efficiency in all transactions.
Taskfriend understands the value of privacy and trust in the digital age; the payment verification system prevents the sort of spam and fraud that can be found on more "open" sites like Craigslist. To encourage quality and reliability within the community, the platform features a review system for completed and paid transactions. Those who deliver great work and make a positive impression will build a strong reputation.
As the Taskfriend platform grows its user base, the site's creators plan to unveil new features as part of fulfilling the company's mission of empowering local collaboration and the sharing economy.
About Taskfriend
Taskfriend is built on the idea that people are social beings, and because everyone is great at something different, anything is possible when they come together. We believe that by creating communities where people can depend on each other, we can grow as a society as we learn to take more risks and try new things, knowing there are people in our neighborhood who can help us every step of the way.
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