The Ivan_Intro app gives plumbers a new way to find work. The free-to-download app, fronted by Ivan the mole, is powered by a response technology which mines Twitter for key phrases in conversations relevant to plumbers. The app then automatically sends a personalised response from the user with contact details.

The app comes pre-loaded with over 150 trades and occupations, and can be set up in six steps. Once set up, the app unearths leads for people’s businesses. Ivan_intro also allows users to set a radius of up to 20 miles, keeping its mining of introductions local.

The app comes pre-loaded with five free responses. The user can set up a reply to leads unearthed by Ivan. Users can use an in-app top-up to buy more responses if required.

Ivan_intro works with Twitter’s 15+ million active users, but its creators, Sociosciences, intends to include users of other social media, including Instagram and Facebook.

Sociosciences Director, Stuart Burn, says: “Ivan never sleeps. He works 24/7, leaving you free to work, relax and sleep while he digs up business leads for you. Our innovative technology means Ivan only sends a response to those who have mentioned they need help, so when the mobile rings you know it’s someone who wants your services.”

Technology entrepreneur, Professor Paul Morrissey, adds: “This app will revolutionise the way small businesses and tradespeople find new leads. There’s nothing in the marketplace currently providing this level of service and automation.”

The app is free to download at www.ivanintro.com

For further information about IVAN_INTRO contact Stuart Burn on 01928 7930550 or e-mail stuart@sociosciences.com