Oisin Hanrahan's Handy Application

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Some of the best ideas are born out of a real need. Perhaps, you've heard about the Application that was inspired by the need to connect independent contractors with people that needed cleaning or repairs done. What do you get when you combine a Harvard alumni with a special interest in addressing this problem. You get the Handy Application, of course. Dubliner, Oisin Hanrahan, is the CEO of the Handy organization. The fact is that he is really cleaning up with this application. The application that provides cleaning and repair services racked in millions, and this is just the beginning.

Handy Services
The world is a big place. Finding just the right cleaning or repair service is extremely difficult. Consumers want to connect with a reliable service that provides quality work. The Handy Application works very similar to Uber. All the independent contractors must go through a very intense background check. All receive a reference check, background check, and more. Therefore, it is safe to say that their independent
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He had 3 partners share in the startup idea. Hanrahan was in the process of pursuing an MBA degree in 2012. However, his business pursuits sidetracked his pursuit of the MBA degree. Instead, he lent his talents to managing the Handy Application and watching it grow to global success. Certainly, Hanrahan is very happy with his decision to invest his time with the Handy Application. Today, the Application is making millions for the young entrepreneur and his partners.

Today, the Handy Application is receiving the kind of attention that the Uber organization is receiving. In fact,they are currently building on all the success they've garnered with the Application and expanding their organization across the world. They also believe in strong investment. Therefore, they are investing more time and effort to marketing efforts in current

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