Back in 2020, we asked ourselves a simple question that would later become our mission: Why is it still so hard to hire a plumber? Or a piano teacher? Or any local professional?

In the era of instant-everything, it’s crazy that you still have to waste an entire afternoon researching, calling, and comparing local pros whenever you need one. So, we set out to make it easier. Today, we have the Mender app!

• With the "Hire Now" option, you can find providers available on demand. All providers on the list are ready to work. You pay by the hour with a built-in app clock, where you can track the exact time the provider worked until you can swipe to complete the job. The app will auto-calculate the total fee based on the provider’s hourly rate.

• The "Schedule a Service" makes it easy to schedule a provider and get an immediate "Request a Quote" response.

• "Request a Quote", unlike the Hire Now option, Which is based on the provider’s hourly rate, the request a quote function allows you to negotiate with the service providers to set a fixed price for the job.