The 1MARK8 blog.
How we think about pricing, payouts, and building a marketplace that does not shake down the people doing the work.
Founders' noteWhy we built 1MARK8 as a zero-commission marketplace
Most marketplaces take 15-35% from every order. Here is why 1MARK8 chose a flat fee instead of taxing seller revenue.
Pricing mathFlat fee vs percentage: the actual math
Flat fee vs percentage commission, explained with rupee math for a salon, cab driver, and homestay owner.
OperationsWhy direct seller payments matter for small businesses
Direct seller payments reduce float, improve cash flow, and help small businesses avoid waiting days for their own money.
Pricing mathRide-hailing driver fees: why zero commission is not enough
Zero commission can still hide daily driver fees. We compare ride-hailing costs with a flat monthly fee in plain rupees.
Rider mathHow much commission does Rapido take without subscription
A rider worked four hours without renewing Rapido subscription to show how commission, GST, wallet deductions, and online payments affect earnings.
Pricing mathHome-cleaning app commission: what a ₹2 lakh month really costs
Home-cleaning app commission can turn a strong month into a thin one. We compare percentage cuts with a ₹199 flat fee.
Pricing mathHotel OTA commission: what booking sites take from a ₹3 lakh month
Hotel OTA commission can quietly remove lakhs from a property each year. See the rupee math versus a flat monthly fee.