MiNeeds Blog

The global economy is falling apart. If you sit and listen to the politicians that run our country, you will often hear them dodge the buzz word that has been flying around like an annoying mosquito since the housing market crashed. The word is recession, and no matter how many people want to say otherwise, we are smack dab in the middle of one. The government is busy bailing out financial institutions that have let their policies go limp over the last decade, the increased cost of fuel and energy have made it nearly impossible for many families to get by and will only get harder this coming winter, and food expenses have shot through the roof. And with all that said, we still have to get through our everyday events that occur and cost money, such as car maintenance, home repairs, and childcare services.

In this time of financial need, there is a place you can turn to for help to ease the stress on your wallet and get these valuable services at an affordable price. MiNeeds is a website community that allows you to post your needed services, and alert all the professional providers offering these services exactly what you are looking for. As part of your need, you can outline the detailed services you require, and even put in a budget you want to stick to, allowing these providers to calculate whether they can perform these services at your specified cost. If they can, they submit a proposal for your business, and you select the one that suits your comfort level. It is that easy to save a few dollars here and there, and that adds up quickly.

With the financial world still not done reaping its whirlwind, you have to look out for yourself now more than ever. Why not do everything you can to keep a few extra dollars in your pocket? Every little bit helps, and knowing that MiNeeds is there to help make life’s necessary services a little more affordable, we can get through this unruly storm while breathing a little easier. Go post your needs right now and be on your way to replenishing your savings for the next rainy day.

On the background, I am hearing the inspirational and victorious music with high strings. The sun is rising on the still hot battleground in this misty morning. Yes, we’re alive! MiNeeds is live! Now, you have a new way to shop local services.

We’ve been working really hard in the last couple of months on the next version of MiNeeds. Raed and I have been sharing some of the challenges we’ve gone through during the development cycle in this blog. After thousands of re-prioritizations and tough calls on both technical and marketing problems I’m glad to finally announce the all new and superior MiNeeds.

So much thinking, brain-power and pure sweat went into this release and there’s nothing like the feeling of a great achievement after a long stretch. We applied a lot of branding and positioning elements to the new site. The flow is much smoother and the experience is much cleaner with the new site.

Check it out and if you have any comments to make, please send me an email. If you are looking for a service or have a service to offer, try the new version of MiNeeds and let me know about your experience. After this point, our journey will take a turn into a stage where we focus more heavily on marketing and engaging with our customers.

Best,
Deniz Erkan - co-founder of MiNeeds.com - A New Way To Shop Local Services