Before3 app for iPhone and iPad

Service. Nearby. Now.

Using the magic of GPS, Before3 freely connects consumers (individuals and businesses) with nearby service providers of all types. Whether you need a plumber for a repair or a caterer for a fancy affair, Before3 is the answer.

For those who are looking for help, simply select the service or personnel you want, note when you want it and what you will pay (or choose based on the rate card of the providers that respond as interested), and most any other information that describes your request.

Remain anonymous while Before3 presents your request to service providers near you.

Review the responding providers’ photo, rates, distance from you, reviews by previous users, number of times selected, other services offered, and more.

Then, simply select the provider you like best (whether choosing by proximity, price, ratings and reviews, or ‘all of the above’).

The provider you chose will confirm that they are still available and interested by confirming your selection of them.

Once this is done – and only then – your contact information is presented to the provider (and theirs to you). If you choose, we also automatically make an entry in your devices calendar of the service appointment.

That’s it.

Broadcast a request for service (in just a few seconds), get and review responses, select your desired provider and receive confirmation. It really is that simple and that fast.

For consumers, the benefits are many:
1. Send your request to many possible providers (all that are within your area and offer the service you are requesting)
2. Remain anonymous while ‘shopping’
3. Read reviews and ratings that only prior consumers have noted about the considered providers
4. Select only the provider you want (or none, if no one meets your needs)
5. Find the help you need nearby help – fast – and on your terms

For service providers (prior to Before3), there used to be too much wasted capacity and too much travel for little reward. Too many people crossed paths to do similar work at distant locations yet many people who wanted work could not be found. And, there were just too many tasks that just did not get completed due to an inefficient protocol for filling excess capacity.

Service providers that want to get more opportunities to deliver their services near them need only do a few things:
1. Create a profile
2. Select a travel radius
3. Choose a location setting (GPS or profile address)
4. Select the services offered
5. Fill out a simple rate card (optional)
6. Add additional information (optional)
7. Be ready to provide great service

Before3 does not take a percentage of the fee the service provider earns – the service provider keeps every cent they earn. The financial transaction is totally between the service provider and the user that requests the service – we provide the connection and vetting service that makes that transaction possible.

We only earn a nominal ‘success fee’ (from the service provider – the user requesting the service pays nothing) if the service provider is selected and confirms the selection. A service provider may create an account and receive and review as many requests as received, freely. A service provider may also respond as interested freely.

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.