through some of the most advanced
management companies.
UBER MAN POWER
Houghton is always searching for
ways for his clients to access reliable
tradespeople in a timely manner—
after all, time is money. Next on the
docket is what Houghton describes as
his most exciting venture yet: an app
called Uber Manpower. By Summer
2018, customers looking for a trade
will only need to type in their needs,
then choose from anyone on the map
with those qualifications. The trade’s
photograph, resume, distance, cost,
and 5-star color coding rating will all
show up.
“I met a client yesterday, and he
couldn’t believe it would be that
easy, but it will be as simple as scroll-
ing through, finding the right fit, and
pressing a button to hire.” Houghton
believes this idea has applications
world-wide and is working hard to
prepare for the surge in interest.
“We’ve stayed diversified,” says
Houghton. “There isn’t an area of the
industry that we haven’t served and
tried sincerely to improve.”
MAY 2018
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