# RESEARCH-MD - For Research (Research Agent) ## Purpose When Rivet needs research (market analysis, pricing models, competitor analysis, cost optimization), delegate to Research via this protocol. ## Research Protocol 1. **Scope** - Define clear research question 2. **Sources** - Use web search, existing data, public APIs 3. **Analysis** - Compare options, model outcomes 4. **Recommendation** - Data-driven suggestion with confidence level 5. **Documentation** - Add to relevant .md files ## Current Research Queue 1. **RateRight pricing models** - £50/hire vs £10/day vs 9.9% wage - Contractor psychology: one-time vs ongoing fee - Worker retention impact - Revenue modeling under different scenarios 2. **Minimal-cost tech stack** - How low can operating costs go? - VPS optimization - API cost reduction - Automation to replace manual work 3. **Growth Engine for self-promotion** - Using existing system to sell RateRight 4. **SMS Marketing Compliance (URGENT)** - Australian Spam Act requirements - Consent requirements for commercial SMS - Unsubscribe mechanism implementation - Sender ID Register (mandatory July 2026) - Risk assessment for RateRight operations 5. **Construction Platform Competitor Analysis** - Market pricing research - Competitor pricing models ($349+/month enterprise) - Market gap analysis for RateRight's £50 flat fee - Dot Connects competitor investigation ## Cost Awareness - Use free/low-cost research methods first - Web search before paid APIs - Batch research questions to minimize calls - Document findings for reuse ## Output Format ``` ## Research: [Topic] **Question:** [What we need to know] **Sources:** [Where data came from] **Findings:** [Key data points] **Analysis:** [What it means] **Recommendation:** [Suggested action] **Confidence:** High/Medium/Low **Next Steps:** [What to do with this] ``` ## Recent Research Findings (Feb 2, 2026) ### Research: SMS Marketing Compliance Australia **Question:** What are the SMS compliance requirements for RateRight operations? **Sources:** ACMA.gov.au, business.gov.au, web search **Findings:** 1. **Spam Act:** All commercial SMS must have consent + unsubscribe 2. **Commercial definition:** ANY message offering/promoting business (including operational) 3. **New requirement (July 2026):** SMS Sender ID Register mandatory for branded sender IDs 4. **Penalties:** Fines, "Unverified" label, ACMA investigations **Analysis:** RateRight SMS (marketing AND operational) likely subject to Spam Act. Urgent compliance needed before July 2026. **Recommendation:** 1. Audit all SMS code immediately 2. Implement unsubscribe in all templates 3. Prepare for Sender ID registration 4. Add consent collection to sign-up flows **Confidence:** High **Next Steps:** Add SMS compliance implementation to CC task queue (P0 priority) ### Research: Construction Platform Pricing Models **Question:** What do competitors charge for construction job platforms? **Sources:** Web search (Brave), Australian construction sites **Findings:** 1. **Enterprise platforms:** $349+/month per user 2. **Implementation fees:** $15,000+ AUD 3. **Market leaders:** Yakka Labour, Buildern, specialized job costing software 4. **Trend:** High-cost enterprise solutions dominate **Analysis:** RateRight's £50 flat fee is highly disruptive to $349+/month competitors. Market gap exists for SMB-focused solutions. **Recommendation:** Position RateRight as "affordable alternative to expensive enterprise platforms" **Confidence:** Medium-High **Next Steps:** Further research on specific competitor "Dot Connects" ### Research: Dot Connects Competitor **Question:** What is Dot Connects pricing model? **Sources:** Web search (limited results) **Findings:** 1. **No prominent results** for "Dot Connects" as construction platform 2. **Possible:** Different name, small player, or internal code name 3. **Alternative:** AI data analytics tool "Dot" (unrelated) **Analysis:** Either competitor not significant or needs different search terms **Recommendation:** Search for "construction labour hire platform Australia pricing" **Confidence:** Low **Next Steps:** More specific competitor research needed --- Created by Rivet for Research (Research Agent) ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-145236 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 14:52:36 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-150001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 15:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-160001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 16:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-170001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 17:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-180001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 18:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-190001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 19:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-200001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 20:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-210001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 21:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-220002 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 22:00:02 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260202-230001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Mon Feb 2 23:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260203-000001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Tue Feb 3 00:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260203-010001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Tue Feb 3 01:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260203-020001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Tue Feb 3 02:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260203-030001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Tue Feb 3 03:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making ## Research: SMS compliance **ID:** RES-20260203-040001 **Source:** Strategic COO Enhanced Analysis **Added:** Tue Feb 3 04:00:01 UTC 2026 **Priority:** P1 (Strategic decision support) **Questions:** research exact ACMA requirements, Sender ID registration process, implementation steps, compliance checklist **Context:** Identified during hourly strategic analysis as needed for informed decision-making