How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
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1. Startup Science
Part time just got serious
HireMeUp is the platform that
solves the needs of the
Part Time workforce
2. Startup Science
The need…
Recruiting for full time
is not the same as
recruiting for part time
Risk reduction vs Need for speed
Full Time Part Time
Part time just got serious
3. Startup Science
Here’s the data for the Part Time Workforce
3.4 Million Australians are part time workers
190,000 people look for Part Time every month
Growing at twice the rate of full time
Represents 35% of all jobs
Part Timers hold an estimated 5.8 jobs per year
4. Startup Science
The trends …
Growth in Part Time Work in Australia Growth in Australians looking for work
% Job Participants
% Job Seekers
6. Startup Science
Our target market is…
Job Providers by industry type Job Providers by Job
• Small Businesses (industry segments e.g. Category
hospitality, medical, retail etc.) • Part Time
• Medium Businesses • Casual
• Large Corporates • Contract
• Chains • Temporary
• Franchises • Work from home
• Seasonal Businesses and Events • Job share
• Recruiters • Volunteer
• Work experience
Job Seekers
• Students
• Travellers
• Working Parents
• Career Part Timers (by choice)
• Necessity Part Timers (second jobs)
• Baby Boomers
• Independent Workers (contractors)
7. Startup Science
Our competitors are…
But HireMeUp is different:
• Instant results
• Delivered on mobile platforms
• Amazon-style instant “People
like me, jobs like this” matching
• Virtual staff rooms allow
geolocational recruitment to the
wider network
• Did we mention instant results!
8. Startup Science
Our team is…
Allison Baker – Founder and Director
Gen Y Serial Part Timer
Media, journalism and marketing background
Interface design capabilities
Fiona Anson – Founder and Director
Serial entrepreneur with 2 successful exits of her own businesses.
Qualified Accountant, Marketer and Recognised Small Business Expert
American Express Fastest Growing Business Award
Sydney Businesswomen of the Year Award
NSW Finalist for Telstra Businesswoman of the Year
Tim Molloy — Investor and Director
Serial entrepreneur with 5 successful exits
(Most recently, Exonet Business Software and MYOB)
Specialises in growing businesses with international experience in
mergers & acquisitions, marketing & sales, strategy, and profitable
revenue generation leading to wealth creation.
9. Startup Science
What we’ve done so far…
15 months of research
2 Pivots
Over 1900 Registered Users –
Jobseekers and Employers
Regular Monthly revenue
Profitable