We're learning to share. Well, at least our entrepreneurs are. It's called collaborative consumption, and more and more small businesses and entrepreneurs are using this concept to launch their companies.
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A new approach to stuff, based on accessing, sharing, using and renting rather than owning things you rarely use
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During the Age of Separation we shielded ourselves from strangers by reducing all access to goods and services to money. No personal economic relationships are important because we can always "pay someone else to do it" wrote Charles Eisenstein in the book Sacred Economics.
In contrast, the Age of Reunion that we are entering is all about sharing: sharing with friends, sharing with coworkers, sharing with neighbors, sharing with complete strangers, sharing for free, sharing with a payment, etc. but sharing is not without its risks as the Airbnb incidents exposed. Can I trust you? Delete the scoop?
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"As the sharing economy grows, we must increase our awareness of how different populations interact with this burgeoning economy. Women, taken as a whole, are likely to use and experience sharing services differently than men, given the unique economic and safety issues they face. For many women, the risks are much different than they are for men."
For me [Sharon] the biggest factor in choosing an Airbnb host was that lots of other people had stayed there before. Any other women find themselves taking extra precaution? Delete the scoop?
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Good Karma Clothing for Kids dropped the subscription aspect of its "like-new" kids clothing service, and changed its name to Moxie Jean: better kids' consignment made easy. Here's the backstory, told by the founder (also the editor of this ScoopIt topic) Delete the scoop?
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"For time-starved customers, the new subscription services offer a convenient alternative to shopping while also sorting through the unending options that threaten to drive modern consumers insane." Features collaborative consumption startup Good Karma Clothing for Kids.
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As a collaborative consumption entrepreneur myself, this insight on how to market to consumers is extremely helpful: 'That is not to say people are not community-minded and they don't value the glow of being part of something meaningful, but the 'do the green thing' message is not always the best way to get people in.
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Are you making money renting your apartment on Airbnb? You’re a Micro-Entrepreneur. As more and more services let people monetize their own assets and knowledge, it’s creating a new sector of the economy. Delete the scoop?
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How has information technology changed the potential of collaborative consumption and made it a viable platform for a business like Getaround? Delete the scoop?
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Tell your story about sharing for a chance to be fetured in Shareable Magazine and win up to $1,000 in credit for your favorite sharing service. Delete the scoop?
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LIGHT UP YOUR SHARING ECONOMY BUSINESS.... Delete the scoop?
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Great group making swapping hip. Critical for the mainstreaming of collaborative consumption! Delete the scoop?
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Interesting take on collaborative consumption. Connects travelers to help you "get anything from anywhere, ship anything for free, freecycle..." Delete the scoop?
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Collaborative Consumption Startup Good Karma Clothing for Kids is among the new portfolio companies. (Full disclosure, that's my company). Delete the scoop?
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TaskRabbit takes on another $13 million in funding as investors bet big on peer-to-peer marketplaces
A growing number of investors and entrepreneurs are betting that a new breed of Craigslist 2.0 startups will create a massive new market for people to buy and sell labor, skills, and time amongst themselves Delete the scoop?
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Americans with heaps of stuff, skills and time are connecting online with tech-savvy and early adopters eager to share and rent homes, cars, tools and services in exchange for deep savings. Delete the scoop?
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“If someone asked you for the three words that would sum up your reputation, what would you say?” Rachel Botsman asks us. “The answer to this question will become profoundly important in an age where reputation will become your most important asset.”
Read a summary of Rachel Botsman's TED talk for more. Delete the scoop?
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Online crowdfunding for worthy causes has complemented traditional forms of fundraising, and may even replace them in the future. Delete the scoop?
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"Design and user experience are absolutely critical in building a successful and distinctive Collaborative Consumption platform and strong community of early-ambassadors, yet it is often overlooked in favour of optimum functionality or speed-to-market. "Here are my key takeaways (and insights shared by Jonathan Simmons from www.publiczone.co.uk on the topic) in figuring out what users want, and designing the right experience around it." Delete the scoop?
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Grubwithus, the social dining network and 2011 Y Combinator grad, announced today that it has secured $5 million in new funding to snack on, led by GRP Partners with contribution from Lebanese entrepreneur Michel Daher Delete the scoop?
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A coalition seeking to educate policy makers and help shape a fair regulatory environment for disruptive collaborative consumption businesses. Delete the scoop?
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Russell was astounded by the cost of commercial storage space and so pondered the possibility of finding storage privately, perhaps a garage, spare bedroom or under a house. From his frustration a business was born. In 2009, the pair, with one other partner, founded SpaceOut and currently have over 300 listings Australia wide.
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Many Collaborative Consumption marketplaces depend on matching 'haves' with 'wants', whatever they maybe. So the first big issue to address is building a critical mass of inventory (users, products or services) on both the supply and demand sides of the equation. I am often asked, "Which side should I focus on first/most- supply or demand?" and 'How do I know when I have achieved the right level of critical mass for my marketplace to be effective?" Here are some key learnings from successful two-sided marketplaces. Delete the scoop?
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The terms “the sharing economy” and “collaborative consumption” are both used to describe a fascinating new economic and social phenomenon. They refer to markets for the sharing of products and services between individuals. Delete the scoop?
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TROC-EXCHANGE.COM is a values-driven bartering website where we're changing how we swap goods & protect the planet. Troc-Exchange.com is a trading website dedicated to cutting waste while supporting environmental foundations. Delete the scoop?
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