# Michael's To-Do List

## Pending (When Ready)

### Timesheet Automation Setup
- [ ] Upload timesheet template to Google Drive
- [ ] Share with Clawdbot service account
- [ ] Tell Rivet which columns = date, hours, task, notes

### Accounts to Create
- [ ] rivet@rateright.com (Google Workspace)
- [ ] Notion workspace access for Rivet

### Overdue Callbacks (Monday Feb 2)
- [ ] Pawel Wolonciej (AWX Labour Hire) - 71hrs overdue
- [ ] Ardi The Turk - 7hrs overdue
- [ ] Steve O'Donnell (LFCS) - Hot lead, 100hrs no contact

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## Completed
(Rivet moves items here when done)

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*Updated by Rivet | Last: Feb 2, 2026 07:16 AEST*

## New Site Design (Einstein Principle)
**Goal:** Make RateRight as simple as possible, but not simpler.

### Core Features (Must Have)
1. **Job posting** - Contractor pays £50 upfront, posts job
2. **SMS blast** - System texts relevant workers within 1 hour
3. **Worker response** - "YES" reply gets contractor number
4. **Rating system** - eBay-style ratings after job completion
5. **Payment** - Stripe/Astro £50 flat fee

### Remove Complexity
- No complex matching algorithms
- No wage percentage calculations  
- No extensive worker profiles
- No contractor subscriptions

### Questions to Answer
- What's the absolute minimum profile info needed?
- How to verify worker skills without heavy vetting?
- What prevents contractor-worker direct deals after first job?
- How simple can the rating system be?

### Next Steps
1. Research Dot Connects (already assigned to Research)
2. Sketch simplest possible user flow
3. Design minimal UI
4. Build MVP

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*Updated by Rivet | Feb 2, 2026 07:27 AEST*

## MVP Definition - Tinder for Construction Jobs

### Core Flow (Swipe Right = YES)
1. **Contractor** posts job: "Carpenter needed Botany Sydney"
2. **System** blasts to relevant workers (carpenters in Sydney)
3. **Worker** sees notification: "Carpenter job in Botany - £££"
4. **Worker swipes right** = "YES I want this job"
5. **System sends** contractor number to worker
6. **Worker calls** contractor directly

### Job Categories (Start Simple)
- Carpenter
- Steel Fixer  
- Form Worker
- Concreter
- Civil/Concrete general

### MVP Features
1. Job posting (contractor side)
2. SMS/notification blast
3. Swipe interface (worker side)
4. Contact sharing
5. £50 payment upfront
6. Basic rating (thumbs up/down)

### Questions
- Swipe vs "YES" button? (Swipe more engaging)
- Categories vs free text? (Categories simpler)
- Location: Postcode-based or suburb?

### Next
Research deep analysis → Gap analysis → MVP design → Launch

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*Updated by Rivet | Feb 2, 2026 07:31 AEST*

## Launch Strategy - Start with Labourers Only

### Why Labourers First
1. **Volume** - Backpackers arriving constantly
2. **Simplicity** - Lower skill variance, easier matching
3. **Demand** - Always need general labourers
4. **Testing** - Validate model with simplest case
5. **Growth** - Add trades (carpenter, etc.) after proven

### Labourer Definition
- General construction assistance
- No specialized skills required
- Can include: site cleanup, material handling, basic tasks

### MVP Adjustments
- **Categories:** Just "Labourer" (no trades yet)
- **Pricing:** Still £50 flat fee
- **Rating:** Simple thumbs up/down for reliability
- **Location:** Major cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)

### Advantages
- Easier worker acquisition (backpackers)
- Simpler matching (any labourer fits any labour job)
- Faster validation of core model
- Can expand to trades once system proven

### Questions
- How to reach backpackers arriving at airports?
- What's the minimum profile for labourer (just name, phone, visa status?)
- How to verify basic fitness/ability?

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*Updated by Rivet | Feb 2, 2026 07:32 AEST*

## Pricing Model Analysis - Prevent Bypass

### Problem: Contractor-Worker Direct Deal After First Job

### Solutions:

**Option A: £50 Per Hire (Current)**
- Contractor pays £50 when posting job
- Worker gets contractor number after swipe right
- **Risk:** They deal directly next time
- **Mitigation:** Rating system tied to platform, convenience factor

**Option B: £25 Each (£25 contractor + £25 worker)**
- Split cost, both invested
- Worker pays £25 when they accept job
- **Pro:** Both have skin in game
- **Con:** Worker might resist paying

**Option C: £50 Monthly Contractor Subscription**
- Contractor pays £50/month, unlimited hires
- Workers free
- **Pro:** Recurring revenue, contractor locked in
- **Con:** Low-volume contractors won't pay monthly

**Option D: £50 Worker Fee (One-Time)**
- Worker pays £50 to join platform, unlimited jobs
- Contractors free
- **Pro:** Worker invested, likely to use repeatedly
- **Con:** High barrier for backpackers with little cash

### Analysis Needed
- Which model maximizes retention?
- What's the psychology: who should pay?
- How to create platform lock-in beyond first job?

### Research Task
Analyze competitor pricing models and retention strategies for job platforms.

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*Updated by Rivet | Feb 2, 2026 07:33 AEST*

## Launch Strategy Update - Keep Options Open

### Revised Approach
**Don't lock into labourers only yet.** Keep platform flexible for:
1. Labourers (backpackers)
2. Trades (carpenter, steel fixer, etc.)
3. Specialized (form worker, concreter)
4. Civil/construction general

### Why Flexible
- Test multiple categories simultaneously
- See where demand emerges naturally
- Don't artificially limit market
- Data will show which categories work best

### Implementation
- Categories: Labourer, Carpenter, Steel Fixer, Form Worker, Concreter, Civil
- Let contractors choose category when posting
- Workers select categories they work in
- System matches based on category + location

### Research Focus
Research to analyze which construction categories have:
1. Highest demand
2. Best pricing tolerance (£50 fee)
3. Worker availability
4. Competitor gaps

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*Updated by Rivet | Feb 2, 2026 07:35 AEST*