Tunisian startup Chantier is reporting impressive numbers on its platform that connects homeowners with verified and qualified service professionals for home improvement and repair projects. Formed in 2016, Chantier smoothes the process of finding a good contractor, allowing homeowners to register and list jobs for free, and homeowners to quote for the work. They spotted that homeowners were struggling to find home improvement professionals they could trust. The rating system existing in our platform helps the homeowners pick the best professionals of our network,” Achouri said. “We are also testing a commission-based business model for projects that cost above US$7,000 to diversify our revenue channels,” Achouri said.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 31, 2019 06:00 UTC