... where go getters get going

Not everyone is comfortable shopping on the internet. There are still people that refuse to buy anything online in fear of being scammed.

This may seem a bit extreme considering the overall security and sheer volume of today's web based commerce, not to mention the convenience and the potential financial savings of shopping online. However, online safety is still a very valid concern.

Any transaction, whether conducted online or at a physical establishment entails an element of risk. Consumers may not be completely satisfied with a purchase. Businesses run the risk of unreasonable customers making outrageous demands or even refusing to pay all together after service is rendered.

In order for any transaction to occur, there has to be a certain level of trust among consumers and service providers, and although it is impossible to completely eliminate risk, a little due diligence and smart consumerism can go a long way towards considerably mitigating potential risk.

Consumers in any venue are well advised to screen prospective service providers the same way businesses screen prospective customers and employees with credit checks, references and resumes before committing to service or employment.

Most gobbiz members will post pertinent information about the service they provide including their experience, rates and photos. Reliable service providers will always be forthcoming with additional information customers request like references and samples of work.

In choosing a service provider, always feel free to ask for as much information as you need to feel comfortable in hiring someone. For more information on choosing a service provider please click here.

Abel Meri
President
gobbiz.com

Design interface is often overlooked in many websites today. Rushed, poorly designed sites are a result of the increasingly fast paced nature of the web industry. Nowadays, webmasters tend to forgo quality design in exchange for fast turn-around.

We've all experienced the frustration of websites where content is not well organized or easily accessible. Disorganized content, poor layout and limited search functionality all contribute to a less than enjoyable web experience.

Things as simple as good colors, clean page layouts and well labeled online forms vastly improve the usability of a website.

We understand that the average web user doesn't have a tech background. In fact, many of us can barely go past checking email and surfing our favorite web sites.

With this in mind, we placed the utmost emphasis on creating clean, clear, quality design interface.

Every component of gobbiz was designed for optimal usability. Our goal is to ensure that even novice web users can easily navigate the site to create a page, upload and edit content or simply search for service providers.

Since true quality design interface is an ongoing process, we will constantly work towards providing our users with the best possible web experience. We are very open and receptive to user comments and suggestions on things that may improve the quality of gobbiz.com.

Please forward any comments or suggestions you may have to feedback@gobbiz.com

Abel Meri
President
gobbiz.com

Have you ever thought of turning a skill or hobby into a source of income? Something that you're good at and passionate about, yet something other than what you do full-time.

In these uncertain economic times, we could all use some additional income.

Some people pull extra shifts at work or get part time jobs. Some play the lottery and hope for the best.

All of these activities have the potential to augment your income to some extent, however, turning a hobby, skill, or personal interest into a source of income offers a more promising and enjoyable alternative.

Enter gobbiz.

Maybe you played a sport college and are interested in coaching, or maybe you were born with two green thumbs and have a passion for gardening. Maybe you are an excellent cook and always thought about catering for small parties and events, or maybe you have a knack for home décor and have toyed with the idea of somehow perusing that interest.

Whatever you do or would like to do, whether you are looking to introduce a new service, turn your skills or hobby into a source of income or to promote an existing service, gobbiz.com provides the ideal venue to release your inner gobbiz.

Abel Meri
President
gobbiz.com

Have you ever thought of turning a skill or hobby into a source of income?

Skilled individuals are overlooked by conventional advertising mediums that only focus on businesses.

The gobbiz differnce is that our platform allows individuals to promote their services directly to the public.

Unlike classified ad sites that allow you to place temporary listings that expire within a few days, gobbiz provides members with long term web presence that can be modified and updated at will.

Members can also add customizable applications to their gobbiz page to add efficiency and make their page unique.

The gobbiz platform allows members to compile content over time, allowing them to establish and build a reputation on gobbiz through customer reviews and referrals.

Unlike social networking sites, gobbiz was designed specifically for promoting a service.
Everything from our search interface, profile management system and gobbiz applications were designed to allow gobbiz members to optimally showcase and promote their service.

gobbiz also allows members to categorize themselves in the industries and with the tags/keywords they choose so thay can easily be found by people looking for their service.

In addition to being listed on gobbiz.com, gobbiz pages can be accessed directly by typing a gobbiz name into the address bar of any internet browser (gobbiz.com/yourgobbizID).

Abel Meri
President
gobbiz.com

Welcome to gobbiz.com …where go getters get going!

My name is Abel Meri, and I am the President and Founder of gobbiz.com.

I was raised by entrepreneurs. Both my parents were small business owners, and I grew up working for them. My early exposure to business, shaped my perception and understanding of it.

Some people reserve the term entrepreneur for the likes of Donald Trump, Russel Simmons, or Bill Gates, when a kid with a lemonade stand is as much an entrepreneur as the former.
I believe that entrepreneurship is more a sprit than a title, and ambition, innovation, and drive are the key ingredients.

The concept for gobbiz evolved from my theory that “everyone is a business”.

My personal definition of a business is any product or service that people are willing to pay for.

As individuals, we all possess a skill, talent or area of expertise.

I believe that any of these has the potential to become a business if presented and promoted the right way.

gobbiz was developed to be a platform that allows skilled individuals in every industry, present and promote themselves as businesses.

My objective for gobbiz is to create a rich and dynamic web community of skilled service providers in every field. I believe that the gobbiz platform will make entrepreneurship more accessible to everyone. Consumers will in turn benefit greatly from having instant access to such a resource.

gobbiz.com will be going live Fall of 2008. In the interim, you can subscribe to our RSS feed to keep up with gobbiz updates or click here to share gobbiz with a friend.

Abel Meri
Pesident
gobbiz.com