PHOTO
Delivers a Simple and Reliable One-Stop Portal of Professional Service Providers to Consumers
Expands beyond electronic repair services; adds large variety of new affordable quality services to its portfolio
Signs strategic partnerships with 50 service providers across UAE
Empowers smaller professional service providers to grow their business with exposure to thousands of users on a daily basis
Acquired by Amazon through Amazon's acquisition of the Souq Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 09 April, 2017
www.Helpbit.com, the online services marketplace powered by SOUQ.com, has announced plans to grow its customer base to 100,000 customers in 2017 by expanding its online home services in the UAE. Identifying the growing need for a reliable source of professional tradesmen who can deliver a quality and affordable service, Helpbit will offer over 100 new on-demand in-home services to UAE residents at affordable prices.
The move comes in line with aggressive expansion plans whereby Helpbit recently signed strategic partnerships with 50 new service providers across the UAE. The new partnerships will allow Helpbit to introduce over 100 different services covering an extensive range of interests from laundry, electrical and plumbing services, home moving and storage, home beauty services, automotive care and fashion tailoring services.
Helpbit is disrupting the way the home service industry operates by sourcing, vetting and empowering smaller professional service providers and entrepreneur-type businesses to trade from a fully-integrated platform that will help grow their business and provide them with exposure to thousands of users on a daily basis.
Mohammed Sleiman, Managing Director, Helpbit.com said: “We are very excited to have added more categories to our services portfolio helping us serve more customers in the UAE. Helpbit is a marketplace for practically any service one would need, from home cleaning and moving to handyman services and fashion alterations. By widening our scope of services with the added value of affordability and quality, we are growing from strength to strength and are able to serve more customers in the UAE and bring them much-needed services conveniently to their doorsteps.”
Through its rigorous vetting and approval process for suppliers, Helpbit has built an expanded database of 100+ suppliers that consumers can evaluate, access and book through its integrated online platform. Critically, users can find a supplier in just 3 clicks to book a trusted and skilled supplier.
“We look forward to continue partnering with a wide selection of professional service providers, business owners, entrepreneurs and SMEs across the UAE. As such, more service providers will be able to showcase their products and services on our platform increasing their profitability and ultimately the size of their businesses,” he added.
A venture of SOUQ.com, the leading e-commerce platform in the Middle East, Helpbit uses unique technology; connecting online consumers with qualified service providers to get their service done faster and easier. With multiple price comparisons, instant bookings and authentic reviews, customers are spoilt for choice, affordability and quality service.
Today as part of Souq Group Inc. Helpbit will be acquired by Amazon through Amazon’s acquisition of the Souq Group with lots of future opportunities ahead of the company as part of Amazon.
Helpbit today offers more than 50 service types through in-house, collect and return options. It is also working to launch more categories in the near future such as lifestyle and entertainment services as well as automotive, which includes on-site battery boosting and replacement, tyre and oil change, fuel delivery and car wash. It also aims to offer the added benefit of extended warranties, after-sales services and damage protection.
Helpbit allows its customers to manage their daily service needs anywhere and at any time through its website or App. Helpbit application is available on both IOS and Android operating systems, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
-Ends-
About Helpbit
Helpbit.com was established in 2016 as a venture of Souq.com as an online service provider platform designed to provide best-in-class services to millions of customers across the UAE. All consumers need to do is define the service they require, choose a professional at a price that's right for them and Helpbit.com will take care of the rest. By offering access to an extensive selection of professional service providers, a seamless user experience, highly competitive pricing and a secure payment method, Helpbit.com wants to give consumers more free time at the click of a button.
For more information please contact:
Lojayne Mohsen, Fekra Communications
T: +971.4.8879593 | M: +971.52.7706706
E: Lojayne.mohsen@fekracomms.com
© Press Release 2017
