It seems to be one of the mega years for the launch or growth of startups in India. And how can Bangaluru, the IT capital be far behind in the race?
One such app, ‘OTJ247.com’ has clicked well with the clients since its launch in November 2015. It is one of the best aggregators on Google Play, for a local area and provide you with personalized services just with a tap on your mobile. It has recently changed its name to
OTJ247.com from One Time Jobs.
About the startupThe company was founded by Major Prashant Rai, Founder and CEO has been an ex-Army officer. He holds a post graduate degree in Business Administration in Human Resources and decidedly turned an entrepreneur in 2006.
Prior to his position with OTJ247.com, he ran two successful ventures – Balram Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. and Fire Prevent Systems.
But the journey of OTJ247.com has been very different. As it works on tje is designed to cater nuclear families, kids, women, the aged and anyone who requires immediate help. It offers a wide range of solutions, right from civil engineering works, event guarding services, fire audits, detective services, legal services, events organization, and background verification to everyday jobs like carpentry, plumbing, home-cleaning etc. The portal’s services are currently available in five major areas – Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Gurgaon and Mumbai.
Genesis of the ideaAs people are becoming more urbanized and getting on their busy lives, they have less and less time to move around for household chores. It is also difficult for them to juggle personal and professional work; hence at times a need for a trust worthy associate is felt. This is why OTJ247.com was born.
Currently it has an in house team of experienced client servicing people who handle requests or phone calls. They connect the clients with the right kind of personnel within a short span of time. OTJ247.com has also being marketing many services through outdoor and web but a major chunk of responses come through word of mouth.
How does it work?Now the question arises, why would you trust a person who has come through a mobile portal? The answer is that the portal hires ex- servicemen who have a verified background and are registered with the firm. It is easily accessible through web portal or the toll free numbers.
For example- A married woman is in distress due to her familial discord or dowry harassment. Her parents live in another city. Whom would she call?
She would require someone to at least take her to a safe place, call the police, lodge an FIR and hire a lawyer. She needs help to relocate, look for a rented house and so on.
After seeking an appointment, a survey or inspection is carried out to determine if the work can be done in one-go or over multiple visits. Post this, the labour charge, material cost and service fees are agreed upon. Once the assigned task is accomplished, OTJ247 also reviews performance.
Just like in Major Rai’s previous ventures, Balram Corporate Services and Fire Prevent Systems, this one also deals with comprehensive security and allied facility management.
On the Investment frontCurrently the app OTJ247 has two promoter Major Rai and wife Shubhangi Rai. The firm is completely bootstrapped as of now and they aren’t seeking to raise funds but concentrating at cutting down the time spent to find the right resource persons. They are looking forward to enable prompt and reliable servicemen for routine odd jobs through this venture.
Major Rai’s contribution in the securities industry has won him several awards and accolades. He was the proud recipient of CAPSI’s award for Young Enterpreneur 2010. Two years later, he bagged the Global Indian Award for Best Practices, Bangkok.
Traction DetailsAs just within a few months of its launch, the firm has been able to create a platform for over 5,200+ service providers for the registered users. The extensive network of services has been fulfilling user requirements of almost 90-100 clients on a daily basis in every city.
As of now, OTJ247.com laying special emphasis on the quality, promptness, reliability and integrity of their service providers and is also working to ensure a speedy response.
Future PlansThe mission is to make OTJ247 the Amazon/Flipkart equivalent in the personalized services domain. It hopes to become the largest and the most efficient supplier of services in the country.
For this it will seek strategic tie-ups and associations with venture capitalists, NSDC Ministry, Security Skill Development Council of India and companies all over the globe. It hopes to become the largest and the most efficient supplier of services in the country
The company aims expand into 100 cities and become a 1,000 crore venture by bringing 1,00,000 service providers over the next three years.
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Soumya is a young writer and journalist, with bachelors in Multimedia and Mass Communication. She is an alumini of the Asian College of Journalism, and finds politics and sustainability intriguing beats to work with.
