The specialists are meeting on a new platform: it will be possible to hire the closest and at the most reasonable price

According to Karolis Čepukas, founder of the start-up “Aš dirbu”, the director of the UAB “Pilka linija”, the transformation that Uber or Bolt once made in the taxi market is aimed at causing the platform in the labor market ” Aš dirbu. ” It acts as a marketplace, connecting service buyers and their resellers online and ensuring the ability to find the closest, most suitable specialist in the best ranking, fastest. The idea to create such a site, according to K. Cepukas, originated a couple of years ago, when he needed to do home repairs.

“We had to constantly search for various specialists: electricians, painters, furniture assemblers, plumbers; as well as carrying heavy objects himself and lacking help. It was then that I thought about how convenient it would be if you could find the necessary specialist or help within a kilometer, quickly request the service, pay safely and leave comments, as we are used to with transport services or apartment rentals, “he recalls. the author at the beginning of the platform. According to him, the epidemic only led her to start early.

“At a time when the incomes of many freelancers have declined and some have lost their jobs entirely, more than ever, we need a tool that brings the buyer and service provider together here and now. A lot of small businesses have moved to the Internet, and the same must happen with services, ”said K. Čepukas. He noted that during the two months of quarantine, the number of unemployed in the Employment Service increased by 30 thousand.

Uberize self-employment

The founder of Startuolis plans that the platform will eventually become the main venue for independent Internet specialists and the largest service supermarket in Lithuania.

“Our uniqueness is that here you can not only advertise the job you are looking for or offer, but you can also see directly when service providers are available, which ones are closest to you, what their working hours are and their price, as well as request the service conveniently and pay without cash. . As with other similar platforms, quality is rated based on mutual feedback from the provider and the buyer about the service provided, ”said K. Čepukas.

It will involve older people, young parents, students

According to the founder, the site will also serve the temporary loss of permanent employment, as well as older people who want additional income in retirement, students or youth, people who are raising children and can work part-time. Also only for those who want fast daily work, for example to help bring or transport the required item or to deliver a shipment.

Geolocation will help you find a specialist nearby

“The fast work function is also linked to geolocation, that is, it makes it possible to find the desired helper at a distance of almost 100 meters, in the neighborhood. The pick-up service works on a similar principle, so work to through this platform it can be done in just one hour, ”said K. Čepukas.

All suppliers operate on the basis of an individual activity certificate, business license or have established a company. Both vendor and buyer documents are reviewed initially. The quality and reliability of the work are guaranteed by mutual evaluations. Complaints are answered immediately if complaints arise.

The platform has an integrated payment system: you can pay by bank card, Paypal or Stripe. When requesting services, the buyer’s money is reserved and paid after the provider has completed the work and received customer approval and evaluation.

Part of the benefit: promoting employment in the regions.

The owner also has a social commitment: 20 percent. It will use its earnings each year to improve regulation of Lithuanian labor law, increase employment for older people and residents in the regions.

The project team plans to gather around 5,000 people on the platform in two years. Active professionals.