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I want to build an MVP for consultation marketplace for business owners to find finance experts, where they can posty their query and concerned experts can respond with answers and if clients like the answer they can get on call with them - very similar to this website itself
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It is a very good idea to have a consultation marketplace for finance experts. The customers will be able to ask questions and if they find suitable answers they can get on a call with the experts. Since you have already found answers to the questions below:
- What is the problem?
- Who are your target audience?
- What do they need and what problems do they face?
Once you have a clear idea of How will you make money from this business model, it's time to develop a working prototype for your marketplace. This will help you test whether or not there is enough demand for your product and also determine if it makes sense as a business.
There are many online marketplace scripts that you can use or you can create from scratch. For more details refer to my blog https://techwink.net/blog/create-a-multi-vendor-marketplace-using-wordpress. If you have any other questions, please send me more information before scheduling a call. Take a look at the great reviews I’ve received: https://clarity.fm/ripul.chhabra
Hi,
Helping founders (experienced and inexperienced alike) to take a concept and get it off the ground is exactly what I do.
Please arrange a call with me and we can discuss how I can help.
Kind regards
Stuart
Interested in how you differentiate this idea from incumbents such as Upwork, and its clones around the world? You should be able to test the MVP in a low cost or no cost fashion. Happy to chat more.
Creating an online consultation marketplace is now an easy task as there are so many specialised software solutions available that help you launch a feature-rich consultation marketplace. One such software is "Yo!Coach"
( https://www.yo-coach.com/launch-online-business-consultation-platform.html?=pc)
To create a consultation marketplace the basic requirement or you can say they are of concern is “FEATURES” which adds to the efficiency of your platform.
I am sharing a list of some must-have features for an online consultation marketplace
Admin Dashboard Features
1) Manage Clients & Consultants
2) Robust Content Management System (CMS)
3) Seamless Payments
4) Generate Promo Codes/Offers
5) Tracking & Analytics
6) View Reports
Consultant Dashboard Features
1) Login by eMail/ Social Profile
2) Calendar & Booking Management
3) Set up Sessions Pricing
4) Tools for Interactive Communication
5) Deliver One to One or Group Sessions
6) Create & Share Session Plans
Client Dashboard Features
1) Browse & Search Consultants
2) View Reviews/ Ratings
3) Engaging Experience
4) Mark Favorite Consultants
5) Book a Free Trial
6) Schedule Sessions & Workshops
These are some important features that an online consultation marketplace must offer. For more details on features, how to start an online consultation marketplace you can connect with experts at: https://www.yo-coach.com/?=pc
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