LabourLink - Sell Project

Project details

Website: https://booklabourlink.co.uk

Next step: <p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Opportunities for the Buyer</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LabourLink is a working technical foundation with several clear paths to develop further:</span></p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Legal &amp; compliance:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Complete a formal FCA perimeter review before scaling escrow payments — this hasn't been finalised and is the top priority for anyone taking the payments flow live.</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pricing model refinement:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Test the current 10% capped-at £50 commission against real tradesperson tolerance, or explore a subscription/membership layer for tradespeople to build more predictable, recurring revenue.</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Anti-disintermediation features:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Explore an anonymised match or concierge-style flow (hiding contact details until a deposit is paid) to reduce the risk of homeowners and tradespeople going direct after the first job.</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Supply-side growth:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Recruit an initial base of tradespeople (e.g. via direct outreach or migrating from directories like Checkatrade) to solve the cold-start marketplace problem before investing in demand generation.</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SEO &amp; organic acquisition:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Build out local landing pages and content to compete for search visibility in specific trades and postcodes, rather than relying on paid acquisition from day one.</span></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Feature expansion:</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The existing postcode radius search, PIN-protected inbox, and photo upload system provide a base to extend into ratings/reviews, dispute resolution, or additional trade categories.</span></li></ol><p><br></p>