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As a gesture of appreciation for your valuable inputs, Professionals who complete this survey with fair and thoughtful answers get a Temporary Registration Number (TRN) and will be eligible to receive a WIN-Voucher* worth ₹5,000. TRN will be required for claiming WIN-Vouchers and Referral Credits.

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Section A: About You

1. You are a Practicing: (Select all that apply) *

2. How do you operate? *

3. Your annual professional income (in ₹): *

4. Where do you primarily practice? *

5. How many years of experience do you have in professional practice? *

6. How many (paid) juniors/ team members directly assist you in your professional work? *

7. What percentage of your revenue goes into compensating (salary/ stipend/ fees) your juniors/ team members? *

Section B: Understanding Professional Challenges and Discussing Probable Solutions

8. In your opinion, what pain points do professionals like you face in their practice? (Select all that apply) *

9. What issues do you face while working with assistants/ juniors? *

10. On an average, what percentage of your and your teams’ total working hours is spent on the following manual activities? (Select the closest percentage range for each activity below) *

0% 1–10% 11–20% More than 20%
Data Entry (forms, registers, checklists, records)
Drafting (notices, reports, minutes, letters)
Calculations & Computations (claims, tax, financials)
Research (laws, judgments, compliance references)
Reviewing & Verifying Work (checking junior’s drafts, calculations, SOP follow-ups)

11. Which of the following factors are preventing you from adopting high-end, integrated IT tools in your practice? *

Section C: Impact of AI on my Practice

Please know:

With rapid adoption of AI-based tools among professionals, many of your peers and competitors are already starting to integrate AI into their day-to-day practice — using it for automation, compliance tracking, drafting, client handling, and more.

This shift is expected to accelerate in the near future and create a new level of competition in the professional services space.

Please share your views:

12. As AI tools become more common in professional practice, what challenges do you anticipate facing if your competitors begin using them and you don’t?

13. How do you view the increasing use of AI tools in professional services? *

Section D: Budget Expectations for Tech-enabled Growth

14. If an AI-enabled software that significantly reduces your dependence upon juniors and assistants, charges in the range of 10% to 20% of your revenue, how likely are you to use it? *

15. If a platform offers you verified client opportunities against a 10% referral fee, how likely are you to accept the offer? *

FAQS

1. What is 998-P?

The 998-Platform (998-P) is

A SaaS, bringing AI to the fingertips of Professionals

  • Cloud-based ERP for Professionals to manage their practice
  • Bunch of AI-enabled, inter-connected Modules to provide work-assistance to Professionals
  • Digital Personal Assistant to provide personal assistance to Professionals
  • Boutique of independent Modules for Users to carry out varied business events and exercises
  • Advisory tool using AI/ Machine-learning to provide suggestions/ solutions

An Online marketplace for professional services, encouraging non-discriminatory, competitive pricing

  • To match seekers of professional services and related ancillary services with the providers of such services
  • To hold in custody payments received from Service Seekers till the services are duly rendered

An Application, promoting knowledge-sharing & resource optimisation

  • For Professionals to collaborate, seek and provide guidance to peers
  • Bunch of AI-enabled, inter-connected Modules to provide work-assistance to Professionals

2. What type of professionals is 998-P designed for?

Under the current mission, it is designed for the regulated commercio-legal professionals, i.e., Chartered Accountants, Cost and Management Accountants, Company Secretaries, Insolvency Professionals, Lawyers and Valuers.

3. How is 998-P different from a regular ERP system?

The 998-P platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools that exceed traditional ERP capabilities. Its integrated modules enable seamless interaction between users and professionals, streamlining collaboration and workflow. With AI-powered automation, users can achieve complex tasks without requiring expertise in prompt engineering, simply by clicking a few buttons. As more professionals utilize the platform, the AI system continuously learns and improves, refining its performance and capabilities.

4. WHAT WILL PROFESSINALS GET FROM 998-P?

By leveraging the AI-powered features of the 998-P platform, professionals can unlock a wide range of benefits, including:

  • New Business Opportunities: Get business leads and earn referral commissions through expanded networking capabilities.
  • Resource Optimization: Pool and share resources, deploy extra manpower to earn more, and take advantage of remote servicing opportunities without geographical constraints.
  • Enhanced Performance: PMove from mediocrity to excellence with AI-driven insights on key factors, minimized calculation mistakes, and improved presentation formats.
  • Streamlined Supervision: Automate supervision of juniors and subordinates, ensuring efficient workflow management.
  • Expert Guidance: Receive fraternity guidance, expert opinions, and suggestions to improve professional practices.
  • Integrated Applications: Access a suite of integrated tools, including SOPs, checklists, templates, alerts, and reminders, to streamline and automate processes.
  • Automation Benefits: Reduce dependence on assistants, complete assignments on time with lesser workforce, and expand professional services without additional IT or staffing costs.

The 998-P platform serves as the brain of a professional's technology system, integrating all facets of a process and simplifying workflow. By synchronizing all aspects of a professional practice, users can gain visibility, increase productivity and operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness.

5. How do I get work on 998-P?

You receive project opportunities either through bidding or round-robin allocation (fair rotation system).

6. What is Round Robin allocation?

It’s a transparent method to equally distribute work among eligible professionals without bias.

7. What is the bidding process?

You bid for assignments by quoting your price, timeline, and experience. The best value provider gets selected.

8. Can freshers get work here?

Yes. There are special listings and filters to promote newer professionals to get small but real assignments to build trust.

9. Will I get notified of new opportunities?

Yes, you’ll get real-time alerts via email, in-app, and WhatsApp/ SMS (if enabled).

10. How are standard rates decided?

In the beginning, the platform will analyze the bids received and accepted to set a benchmark rate. The system will suggest a standard price range based on data.

11. How does AI help me here?

The AI component of the 998-P platform can help professionals in several ways, including:

  • Automating Routine Tasks: AI can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up professionals to focus on high-value tasks that require expertise and judgment.
  • Providing Insights and Recommendations: AI can analyze large datasets and provide professionals with actionable insights and recommendations, enabling them to make informed decisions.
  • Enhancing Accuracy and Efficiency: AI can help reduce errors and improve accuracy in tasks such as data entry, calculations, and document preparation.
  • Streamlining Workflow: AI can help professionals manage their workflow more efficiently, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources effectively.
  • Improving Client Service: AI can help professionals provide better client service by providing personalized recommendations, automating routine communications, and enabling faster response times.

Some specific examples of how AI can help professionals on the 998-P platform include:

  • Drafting documents: AI can assist in drafting documents, such as reports, notices, minutes of meetings, emails, and letters, saving time and effort.
  • Computing and calculations: AI can perform complex calculations and computations, reducing errors and improving accuracy.
  • Summarizing documents: AI can summarize long documents, extracting key points and insights, and enabling professionals to quickly understand complex information.
  • Scheduling: AI can assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and deadlines, ensuring that professionals stay organized and on track.
  • Interpreting documents: AI can help professionals interpret complex documents, such as contracts and agreements, by providing insights and explanations.
  • Suggesting improvements: AI can suggest improvements to documents, such as grammar, syntax, and style, enabling professionals to refine their work.

12. Will AI replace my work?

Professionals using AI will replace those not using AI. Using AI will provide Professionals opportunities to reduce their dependencies on their assistants and juniors, as AI-powered platform will be able to do tasks of multiple assistants in much lesser time, with more accuracy and completeness.

13. Can AI prepare reports and letters?

Yes. AI can generate drafts for notices, reports, client communication, and even suggest arguments or clauses.

14. How accurate is the AI?

While our AI system is designed to provide highly accurate and reliable results, it's essential to note that it is still subject to the generic limitations inherent in AI technology today. These limitations may include potential biases in training data, contextual understanding, and nuances of human judgment. As a result, users should consider the outputs and recommendations provided by the AI system as informed suggestions rather than absolute certainties. We're committed to continuously improving our AI models and algorithms to enhance accuracy and reliability.

15. Can I work with other professionals?

Yes. You can invite peers, build project teams, or join others’ teams.

16. How does peer review work?

You can enable peer review for sensitive work. The system matches reviewers based on expertise and rating.

17. Is resource sharing possible?

Yes, the platform facilitates resource sharing and collaboration. You can request resources from others, such as:

  • Assistants or juniors
  • Meeting spaces
  • Conferencing systems
  • Other specialized tools

Additionally, you can also offer your available resources to others who have requested them, subject to mutual agreement on terms. This feature enables professionals to efficiently utilize resources, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.

18. Can I assign work to team members?

Yes. There's a role-based access control (RBAC) system to delegate work securely.

19. What kind of work can I manage with 998-P?

The 998-P platform enables you to manage a wide range of professional work, including:

  • Client projects: Assign tasks, track progress, and collaborate with team members or external professionals.
  • Resource allocation: Request or offer resources, such as assistants, juniors, meeting spaces, or specialized tools.
  • Task automation: Leverage AI-powered tools to automate routine tasks, such as drafting, computing, summarizing, and scheduling.
  • Document management: Create, edit, and share documents, with AI-assisted suggestions for improvement.
  • Team collaboration: Work with colleagues, partners, or clients in real-time, enhancing communication and productivity.
  • Business operations: Streamline workflows, manage deadlines, and optimize resource utilization.

With the platform's integrated tools and AI-powered features, you can efficiently manage various aspects of your professional work, freeing up time to focus on high-value tasks and deliver exceptional results.

20. Can I use modules independently?

Yes. You can use any single module without subscribing to the full system.

21. Will it work for small teams?

Absolutely. It's built for solo professionals to mid-sized and large firms.

22. Is it secure?

Yes. All data is encrypted, access is permission-based, and privacy is a top priority.

23. How can 998-P help me grow?

By getting you work, making you efficient, improving your turnaround time, and boosting your visibility in the market.

24. Can I showcase my Profile?

Yes. You get a professional dashboard that acts like your smart portfolio.

25. What is the Rating System?

Clients rate professionals post-project. Your score helps build trust and get more work.

26. Can I upskill here?

Yes. Future updates include learning modules, webinars, and best practice libraries.

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