SkillSlate, in an email, tells us they have 650 service providers in Brooklyn "and growing," and they just announced $1 million in venture funding yesterday. So far, there are ten categories of services covered: cleaner, DJ, dog walker, hairdresser, handyman, massage, mover, personal trainer, photographer, and tutor.
The website is new so there are only a few reviews so far. It's funny how seeing a photo of the service provide might influence who you will call. Also, it's amazing to see the big difference in rates. One dog walker charges $75 an hour; another charges $20.
One thing to remember is that handymen who charge more than $200 for a job are supposed to be licensed and bonded (insured). (Here's a handy Dept. of Consumer Affairs booklet about that.) To find out if a handyman is licensed, call 311 or go to www.nyc.gov/consumers
SkillSlate appears to be very helpful to both service providers and those looking for one. Check it out.
Go to McBrooklyn's HOME PAGE.
Hi, this is Brian from SkillSlate. We greatly appreciate you writing about us, thank you so much for your post! Stay tuned, we have more good stuff on the way...
ReplyDeleteThanks again,
Brian
I'll chime in as well -- I'm Bartek, one of the co-founders of SkillSlate. We're really excited to create a platform that lets New Yorker's hire other New Yorkers.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to be adding 100+ categories in the next 2 months -- so stay tuned!
Sounds like a good idea. Will you have a writer or editor category?
ReplyDeleteTo Anonymous regarding: "Will you have a writer or editor category?"
ReplyDeleteYes we will! We are in the process of adding it and should have it public within a few weeks - stay tuned.