Online Marketplace for Local Service Providers
Budget: €250 – €750 EUR
Business Concept – Ireland's Fair Service Marketplace
Executive Summary
The goal is to create Ireland's leading online marketplace connecting customers with trusted local
service providers. The platform will operate similarly to Bark.com, allowing customers to post jobs
and receive responses from local businesses. The key difference is a fair and transparent
subscription-based model for service providers, eliminating expensive pay-per-lead systems and
unpredictable costs.
The Problem
Many service providers rely on word of mouth, social media, local advertising, directories, and
lead-generation platforms. Existing platforms often charge for leads regardless of whether the
customer responds or the provider wins the work.
The Solution
A platform that matches customers with local providers, limits competition per lead, provides
predictable subscription pricing, and builds trust through reviews.
Subscription Plans
Starter: €29.99 + VAT per month – 10 lead unlocks.
Professional: €69.99 + VAT per month – Unlimited lead unlocks.
Premium: €110 + VAT per month – Unlimited lead unlocks, featured placement, premium badge,
early access to leads, and priority support.
Lead Distribution
Jobs are matched by service category and location. The first 5 providers to unlock a lead receive
customer contact details. After 5 unlocks, the lead closes automatically.
Premium Notification Advantage
Premium providers receive notifications first and enjoy a short priority window before Professional
and Starter subscribers are notified.
Customer Journey
Customers post a job, select a category, provide location details, and optionally upload photos.
Provider Journey
Providers register, choose service categories and coverage areas, manage subscriptions, and
unlock matching leads.
Core Features
Customer portal, provider portal, admin dashboard, subscription billing, geographic matching,
reviews, notifications, and lead management.
Competitive Advantages
Fixed monthly pricing, no lead credits, maximum 5 providers per job, Irish-focused marketplace,
and transparent pricing.
Mission Statement
“To make finding trusted local service providers simple for customers and fair for businesses.
Executive Summary
The goal is to create Ireland's leading online marketplace connecting customers with trusted local
service providers. The platform will operate similarly to Bark.com, allowing customers to post jobs
and receive responses from local businesses. The key difference is a fair and transparent
subscription-based model for service providers, eliminating expensive pay-per-lead systems and
unpredictable costs.
The Problem
Many service providers rely on word of mouth, social media, local advertising, directories, and
lead-generation platforms. Existing platforms often charge for leads regardless of whether the
customer responds or the provider wins the work.
The Solution
A platform that matches customers with local providers, limits competition per lead, provides
predictable subscription pricing, and builds trust through reviews.
Subscription Plans
Starter: €29.99 + VAT per month – 10 lead unlocks.
Professional: €69.99 + VAT per month – Unlimited lead unlocks.
Premium: €110 + VAT per month – Unlimited lead unlocks, featured placement, premium badge,
early access to leads, and priority support.
Lead Distribution
Jobs are matched by service category and location. The first 5 providers to unlock a lead receive
customer contact details. After 5 unlocks, the lead closes automatically.
Premium Notification Advantage
Premium providers receive notifications first and enjoy a short priority window before Professional
and Starter subscribers are notified.
Customer Journey
Customers post a job, select a category, provide location details, and optionally upload photos.
Provider Journey
Providers register, choose service categories and coverage areas, manage subscriptions, and
unlock matching leads.
Core Features
Customer portal, provider portal, admin dashboard, subscription billing, geographic matching,
reviews, notifications, and lead management.
Competitive Advantages
Fixed monthly pricing, no lead credits, maximum 5 providers per job, Irish-focused marketplace,
and transparent pricing.
Mission Statement
“To make finding trusted local service providers simple for customers and fair for businesses.