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Try To Anticipate Your Clients NeedsMost people come to Thumbtack with a problem that they need solved. We should aim to be the answer to that problem as quickly and effectively as possible. If you can LEARN to anticipate the needs of your client, that is going to sep… -
Dealing with rejection and how to sell the productI'm sure if you're reading this you have gone through many struggles as an entrepreneur. There's no question that we all deal with rejection all the time, and it can definitely take a toll on us as humans. I know whe… -
Funding for Women-Owned BusinessesHi Thumbtackers! I am curious if anyone has had any success with receiving funding for their woman-owned business. My business is experiencing a reduction in conversions and traffic, and I have a feeling that it is because of the in… -
Advice from a Top ProHello Everyone! Here's something I think can help. Running a business - My advice for anyone reading this no matter if you are a solo freelancer, small business, or established company is the same. Accountability. When you'…
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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.… -
Instant BookingThere has been a lot of discussion surrounding instant booking if we together as pros can share our thoughts on instant booking we may be able to submit this to thumbtack as a community. -
14 free tools every small business can useStarting and managing a business is expensive. Odds are you’re on a tight schedule and an even tighter budget. Luckily there are a lot of resources, websites and apps that can help you run your small business more efficiently. Here …
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Do you send out a follow up for a review to finished jobs?One of the best ways I have found to get a review from a client is by directly asking them, don't just think they'll provide you with one! Today, I received my 50th review from a client I had back in September!! I had sen… -
People who select many providersIs there a setting to eliminate people who select a certain number of pro's? I just got a lead where they selected 5 people and I honestly have no interest in a race to the bottom trying to compete against that many people. It… -
REQUEST: Update Importing Google ReviewsI know you can only import Google reviews once, but most people do that when just starting out on Thumbtack with one to a few reviews at most. As pros, we acquire more over time (especially those who get most of their business outsi…
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Thumbtack Lead Quality and refundWe've been spending more and more money and getting less and less quality leads from thumbtack. We are literally Top 1 on the platform in the area. We tracked our spending the month of September and below is what we got. Total:…
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How many residential and commercial painting companies are in the community?I have been working for years to create a painters workshop designed to support those seeking mentorship, guidance, tips, and creative ideas. This workshop is intended to be a safe, judgment-free space where painters can ask questio…
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Leadsthe past 3 month has been nothing for us just holding the wrong side of the stick. Nothing just a waste of money every some of the refund request denied it’s getting very frustrating, client contact you no answer from phone call tex…
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Instant bookingThis used to be a great platform now it is poisoning businesses of all types. Forcing some, like myself, into early retirement. All of our concerns are falling on deaf ears and showing no empathy. Hopefully someday when you return t…
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I'm Paying for Customer ErrorsI apologize in advance for using this platform to voice my concerns; however, there appears to no longer be an easy option to speak with a representative ( by the way, the automated system is less than helpful, and the message that … -
Lead costAnyone else feel like the cost of leads have no consistency? I have been getting charged $60 + for a customer who just needs a sprinkler head fixed. These use to cost about $13. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the way these… -
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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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,… -
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 train…
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Lead / Opportunity Format and RefundsThumbtack changed my life almost ten years ago. I am a jewelry designer, and after traveling to show my work for 15 years, I just wanted to stay home. Shifting to online sales did not work, but funding Thumbtack did. I got almost a…
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My History with ThumbtackI signed up December 2023 and have spent a total of just under 3100 on carpentry leads. I've done a total of just over 85000 of sales from that dollar amount. But man do I have a true love hate relationship with the way Thumbt…
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Chime In - Thumbtack Should Work For The Pros, Not AgainstOther fellow business owners - please chime in as I feel many of us share the same sentiment. I recently reactivated my Thumbtack pro account as I'm experiencing a rather slow season at the moment and was hopeful that maybe Thu…
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Legal disclaimerthought I would share my new disclaimer that we all should use. If we all band together and actually follow through even though the reward may cost us and be minor in the short term in the long run it will make thumbtack great again…
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