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How to look like a pro when you’re just getting started:Looking professional is key to your company’s growth, especially when you’re just starting out. But things that help your business look legitimate — reviews, customer testimonials, photos of completed projects — are collected over t…
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Amazing Business ResourceHi ! I just wanted to share one of my absolute favorite online organizing tools. Honeybook ! Honeybook has changed the way I send my clients proposals including contracts, invoices, brochures & so much more. Besides Thumbtack,…
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3 tips for female business owners:1. Know your worth. “Don’t undersell yourself. People won’t always pick the cheapest quote. Help people see your worth.” - Meghan Aro Negotiating price isn’t easy. Make sure you do the math on your value and costs — and scope out wh…
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7 apps to keep your small business organizedBetween accounting, invoicing, marketing, and managing yourself and (if you have them) employees, it’s easy for your small business to take over your life. Luckily, there’s an app for that. Here are a few useful online tools to help…
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Are you interested in teaching a virtual workshop in our Community?We are always looking for ways to help facilitate connection and foster growth within the Community. Virtual workshops are a great way to do that. If you have any ideas for workshops you'd like to attend, or if you'd like to teach …
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Working from home? Here are a few productivity hacks:There are a lot of perks to working from home: freedom, flexible hours, and the time and money you save on the commute. But it also comes with challenges, like getting distracted and staying motivated, or on the other side of the sp…
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5 small business marketing strategiesMarketing is key to building a brand and finding customers — but with so many marketing channels out there, it can be difficult for small business owners to know which to choose. Here’s where to start. 1. Pick a business name that’s…
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Social Media ManagementI use an online management tool that helps me in managing my different social medias. From scheduled posting to responding to messages and everything in between. It's called Content Studio and has changed the game for me. Even if yo…
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[FOLLOW UP POLL] How would you prefer to learn more about marketing your business?As we look at ways to help support you growing your businesses on Thumbtack and beyond, we are wondering - How would you want to learn more about marketing your business? You gave us some great answers here in this poll, and we want…
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Overcoming difficult periods as a small business owner.Hi everyone, As a small business owner I've found this past year to be extremely challenging. What are some challenges you have faced, and more importantly, how have you overcome these challenges? Me first - I have a dog training b…
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Now is the time to sign up for health insuranceIf you - or someone you know - needs health insurance, the time to act is now: Visit HealthCare.gov today to enroll in coverage for 2021. Coverage could be cheaper than you think. Most people signing up for coverage on HealthCare.…
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Understanding your healthcare optionsNavigating options for purchasing insurance for yourself or your business can be complicated. Get started by understanding the different types of coverage for you, your family and your business here: Understanding your healthcare op…
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