Joobeez, the Clermont-Ferrand-based startup founded by Foad Akil in March 2018, is reforming the market for services between private individuals in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This innovative “jobbing” platform enables users to offer or find a variety of paid assignments, from DIY to gardening to housework. With 10,000 registered users and a 98% satisfaction rate, Joobeez has established itself as a major player in the region’s collaborative economy.
A revolutionary application for odd jobs in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Joobeez is unique in its innovative approach to the market for services between private individuals. Based on geolocation, the application connects jobbers and customers quickly and efficiently. This feature enables users to easily find nearby service providers, thereby optimizing travel time and intervention times.
The application offers over a hundred different services, covering a wide range of everyday needs. Here are just a few examples of popular Joobeez assignments:
- DIY and odd jobs
- Gardening and outdoor maintenance
- Housework and home help
- Tutoring and academic support
- Computer assistance
This diversity means that everyone can find a job that suits their skills, or find the ideal service provider for their specific needs. The flexibility offered by Joobeez makes it a particularly attractive solution for students looking for a side job, or for people looking to supplement their income.
Joobeez’s competitive advantages in the jobbing market
Joobeez stands out from its competitors on several counts. Firstly, the rates offered by our jobbers are generally more attractive than those charged by specialist companies. This competitive pricing enables customers to make substantial savings while benefiting from quality services.
Another major advantage of Joobeez is the speed of registration and connection. Users can become jobbers in just a few clicks, simplifying access to additional income opportunities. This ease of use helps to boost the local job market and promote the collaborative economy in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Here’s a table comparing the advantages of Joobeez to traditional solutions:
| Criteria | Joobeez | Traditional solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Rates | Competitive | Generally higher |
| Flexibility | High | Limited |
| Speed of connection | Immediate | Variable |
| Diversity of services | Wide range | Often specialized |
Innovation at the heart of Joobeez’s development strategy
Joobeez founder Foad Akil has no intention of stopping there. The 31-year-old entrepreneur from Clermont-Ferrand has clearly defined ambitions for the further development of his platform. Current projects include the development of an intelligent chatbot to facilitate quotations and match jobbers with customers.
To bring these innovations to fruition, Joobeez launched a crowdfunding campaign on KissKissBankBank from May 27 to July 10, 2019. The aim was to raise 10,000 euros to support the development of new features and improve the app’s user experience.
This crowdfunding initiative illustrates Joobeez’s desire to stay close to its community of users and involve them directly in its evolution. It also testifies to the local roots of the company, which is seeking to consolidate its position in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region before considering wider geographical expansion.
Challenges and prospects for Joobeez
Despite its success, Joobeez faces a number of development challenges. In particular, Foad Akil highlights the difficulties associated with the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, noting that “everything is concentrated in Lyon”. This concentration of resources and opportunities in the Lyon metropolis can hamper the growth of startups based in other towns in the region, such as Clermont-Ferrand.
Joobeez, however, is well placed to overcome these obstacles. In particular, the Clermont-Ferrand-based startup can draw on :
- A loyal and satisfied user base
- Its expertise in jobbing and the collaborative economy
- Its ability to innovate and adapt to market needs
- Local roots and in-depth knowledge of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
To consolidate its position and accelerate growth, Joobeez could consider several strategic avenues. These include developing partnerships with local players (local authorities, associations, businesses), broadening its range of services to meet new needs, and exploring new geographic markets while retaining its Clermont-Ferrand identity.
All in all, Joobeez is establishing itself as a key player in the collaborative economy in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The Clermont-Ferrand jobbing platform has capitalized on the boom in smartphone-based money-making applications, while providing a response tailored to the specific needs of its region. With jobbers earning between 10 and 50 euros per job, Joobeez offers a flexible and lucrative solution for many users. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the future of this promising startup, given its potential for growth and innovation in the regional economic landscape.
