Just one example: Signature Labs, a small start-up, is running a test of their new App with Neiman Marcus to create a virtual personal and highly-tailored shopping assistant using your iPhone.

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Through TaskRabbit and Fiverr, anyone can hire a personal assistant to run errands or complete more complex tasks such as accounting for your small business.

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