An invention is provided for affording interaction between service
consumers and service providers via centralized hub. The invention
includes a service session scheduling component that schedules a service
session between a service consumer and a selected service provider
selected by the service consumer. The invention also includes a service
management session delivery component capable of provisioning
communication for the service session between the service consumer and
the selected service provider. A service payment management component is
also included that facilitates a payment from the service consumer to the
service provider. In addition, the service payment management component
facilitates a payment from the service provider to a system account.