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'''Business Owners Leverage the Crowd'''
'''Business Owners Leverage the Crowd of P2P WeGoLook Platform'''


“Crowdsourcing is the latest trend of outsourcing for businesses. Business decision makers are becoming adept in this latest marriage between technology
“Crowdsourcing is the latest trend of outsourcing for businesses. Business decision makers are becoming adept in this latest marriage between technology
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     Humans combining with technology….what else is new?  It seems we are inundated at every turn with the latest gadget which promises futuristic  
     Humans combining with technology- it's a great concept. However, we are inundated at every turn with the latest gadget which promises futuristic  
business applications.  Understanding which applications are relevant and applicable to your business can be a very difficult and often intimidating task.  
business applications.  Understanding which applications are relevant and applicable to your business or personal life can be a very difficult and often  
Crowdsourcing, however, is a relatively new tool almost every business can benefit from in many different ways.
intimidating task. Crowdsourcing via P2P and B2B platforms is a relatively new tool almost every business or individual can benefit from in many different ways.


     Crowdsourcing is basically “outsourcing” tasks to individuals or groups who are accessible through a variety of platforms or open calls.  Think of  
     Crowdsourcing could be described as “outsourcing” tasks to individuals or groups who are accessible through a variety of platforms or open calls.  Think of  
crowdsourcing as your own personal assistant available only when and wherever needed.  For example, a specific project requires copied documents from a  
crowdsourcing as your own personal assistant available only when and wherever needed.  For example, a specific project requires copied documents from a  
courthouse three states away, the printed materials for your afternoon meeting must be picked up (but your employee called in sick), a machine you need to
courthouse three states away, the printed materials for your afternoon meeting must be picked up (but your employee called in sick), a machine you need to
purchase is thousands of dollars less but located across the country, etc. In each of these examples, it is possible to dispatch a person to complete  
purchase is thousands of dollars less but located across the country, or the pallet of goods delivered to port needs to be verified for damage or content, etc.  
these tasks for you via crowdsourcing.   
In each of these examples, it is possible to dispatch a person to complete these tasks or reporting via crowdsourcing.   


     Many business owners have to think outside-the-box to find solutions for costly expenses within their companies.  Crowdsourcing is an effective tool  
     Many business owners have to think outside-the-box to find solutions for costly expenses within their companies.  Utilizing the WeGoLook P2P platform
for lowering overhead and saving time.   
is an effective tool for lowering overhead and saving time.   
    
    
Finding the right crowdsourcing platform which best fits your needs is simple.  There are several good companies that tap the power of many people to get
Finding the right crowdsourcing platform which best fits your needs is simple.  There are several good companies that tap the power of many people to get
the work done.  The persons who participate as independent contractors within the crowdsourcing platform are local to their area and very familiar with  
the work done.  The persons who participate as independent contractors within the crowdsourcing platform are local to their area,familiar with their way
their way around their community.
around their community and take custom instruction well.


Sample crowdsourcing platforms:  
Sample crowdsourcing platforms:  
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or people to verify or inspect by taking photos, videos, and observing working demonstrations. They can also arrange transport and will customize B2B reporting  
or people to verify or inspect by taking photos, videos, and observing working demonstrations. They can also arrange transport and will customize B2B reporting  
templates for any type of asset.
templates for any type of asset.
       Pros:  There are no geographical limitations, tasking is customized, agents are   
       Advantage:  There are no geographical limitations, tasking is customized, agents are   
       background checked, and the customer receives report information quickly.
       background checked, and the customer receives report information quickly.
       Cons: A customer account is required (free) to place orders and contact phone number
       Disadvantage: Available only in USA for now
      
      
2. Zaarly.com:  Zaarly is a proximity based, real-time buyer powered market.  Buyers make an offer for an immediate need and sellers cash in on an infinite  
2. Zaarly.com:  Zaarly is a proximity based, real-time buyer powered market.  Buyers make an offer for an immediate need and sellers cash in on an infinite  
marketplace for items and services they did not know were for sale.  
marketplace for items and services they did not know were for sale.  
       Pros: This is a great service for finding items you may need to operate your company at
       Advantage: This is a great service for finding items you may need to operate your company at huge discounts.
      huge discounts.
       Disadvantage: Zaarly is only in a few large communities.  
       Cons: Zaarly is only in a few large communities.  
 
     Crowdsourcing is a unique way to save personnel expense, travel expense, time and gain peace-of-mind that your operations are running in a cost-effective  
     Crowdsourcing is a unique way to save personnel expense, travel expense, time and gain peace-of-mind that your operations are running in a cost-effective  
manner.
manner.

Latest revision as of 15:49, 1 February 2012

Business Owners Leverage the Crowd of P2P WeGoLook Platform

“Crowdsourcing is the latest trend of outsourcing for businesses. Business decision makers are becoming adept in this latest marriage between technology and humans. They are leveraging the tools of the crowd to enrich their products and services while saving their businesses thousands of dollars in the process,” explains Robin Smith.


    Humans combining with technology- it's a great concept. However, we are inundated at every turn with the latest gadget which promises futuristic 

business applications. Understanding which applications are relevant and applicable to your business or personal life can be a very difficult and often intimidating task. Crowdsourcing via P2P and B2B platforms is a relatively new tool almost every business or individual can benefit from in many different ways.

    Crowdsourcing could be described as “outsourcing” tasks to individuals or groups who are accessible through a variety of platforms or open calls.  Think of 

crowdsourcing as your own personal assistant available only when and wherever needed. For example, a specific project requires copied documents from a courthouse three states away, the printed materials for your afternoon meeting must be picked up (but your employee called in sick), a machine you need to purchase is thousands of dollars less but located across the country, or the pallet of goods delivered to port needs to be verified for damage or content, etc. In each of these examples, it is possible to dispatch a person to complete these tasks or reporting via crowdsourcing.

    Many business owners have to think outside-the-box to find solutions for costly expenses within their companies.  Utilizing the WeGoLook P2P platform

is an effective tool for lowering overhead and saving time.

Finding the right crowdsourcing platform which best fits your needs is simple. There are several good companies that tap the power of many people to get the work done. The persons who participate as independent contractors within the crowdsourcing platform are local to their area,familiar with their way around their community and take custom instruction well.

Sample crowdsourcing platforms:

1. WeGoLook.com: With over 7,000 nationwide agents across the Country, WeGoLook will dispatch an agent on your behalf to the location of items, property or people to verify or inspect by taking photos, videos, and observing working demonstrations. They can also arrange transport and will customize B2B reporting templates for any type of asset.

     Advantage:  There are no geographical limitations, tasking is customized, agents are  
     background checked, and the customer receives report information quickly.
     Disadvantage: Available only in USA for now
    

2. Zaarly.com: Zaarly is a proximity based, real-time buyer powered market. Buyers make an offer for an immediate need and sellers cash in on an infinite marketplace for items and services they did not know were for sale.

     Advantage: This is a great service for finding items you may need to operate your company at huge discounts.
     Disadvantage: Zaarly is only in a few large communities. 
    Crowdsourcing is a unique way to save personnel expense, travel expense, time and gain peace-of-mind that your operations are running in a cost-effective 

manner.

Robin Smith is the co-founder of WeGoLook.com where she has taken crowdsourcing to a new level by offering 7,400 “crowdspectors” throughout the US for her customers. WeGoLook.com is a nationwide service company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. robin@wegolook.com