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February Pro Higlights“Organizing people’s homes helps us give back peace of mind, freedom and time to our customers. Thumbtack has helped so much in matching us with our ideal clients. Being awarded Platinum Pro Rewards status means our true purpose has… -
Astrology RNMost of us have heard about the U.S. PLUTO RETURN which happens this month (2/20/2022). This return only happens every 248 years so it's a biggie! You can certainly get more info on the web, if interested, and also tune into the … -
2/16 Full Moon Astrology asks What's Holding You Back?If this interests you, follow the link for a lotbof good, usable info.
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Sponsorship, selling advertising for TV showI received an opportunity to host a cooking show that will be airing on multiple streaming services (reaching 88 million households). My question is: what the best way is to find potential sponsors and or advertisers? -
Giving back, together: Holiday celebration follow-up.We want to share our gratitude with all the Pro Rewards members who helped us select St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital as the recipient of a $10k grant during our Pro Rewards Holiday Celebration. Together, we’re making a diffe… -
Year in Review: Looking back, looking forward.Before we begin tackling our plans for 2022, we’re taking a moment to look back and recognize all the achievements of 2021. In another year marked by significant shifts to our daily ways of life, Thumbtack pros and customers have be…
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ICYMI: Our Virtual Holiday CelebrationIn case you missed it, here is a recording of our virtual Holiday Celebration from earlier this week. You'll hear from pros who are giving back to their communities, a thank you from Thumbtack's co-founder, and more. You can also do…
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Meet Anastacio “Stat” Valverde.A 4-year Top Pro and current Platinum pro, Stat can make it look easy. But he shares: “One of the biggest challenges I face as a business owner (and many others say the same), is self doubt.” Stat has faced that self doubt head on a…
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[POLL] What are the best ways to give back to our communities?In the spirit of the season, we would love to know what ways you give back to your communities! Share ideas - and if you have a story about giving back, we want to hear it in the comments - and maybe you'll be featured here in the C…
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Wedding photography discussion@Noble_Canon posted a really great discussion topic in the Wedding Photographers group that I wanted to highlight for the wedding industry pros in the Community. You can read the full post here, but he talks about how to handle larg…
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National Suicide Prevention WeekIt’s National Suicide Prevention Week. We’ll be sharing resources about mental health, mental illness, and suicide prevention help on our social media channels. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to see more.
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Community at Thumbtack - ParentsAt Thumbtack, we champion the working parent. The Parents ERG was created to ensure employees who are parents and caregivers feel empowered and supported by providing a community. Improving policies and company norms is an important… -
Community at Thumbtack - TackVetsAt Thumbtack, we're proud to support our TackVets, an employee resource group (ERG) that fosters an open environment for Veterans. TackVets and their allies recognize important military related dates throughout the year such as Mili… -
Community at Thumbtack - ProudTacksThe mission of ProudTacks is to ensure all LGBTQ2IA+ employees feel welcome and supported at Thumbtack through inclusive workplace policies, fostering a sense of belonging and by providing an educational, informative, fun and safe s… -
Community at Thumbtack - Noble TacksN.O.B.L.E. stands for Network of Black Leaders and Employees. The ERG’s mission is to foster an environment that supports and empowers Black employees at Thumbtack. In June, NOBLEtacks organized a Juneteenth celebration which featur… -
Community at Thumbtack - AccessChecking in with employees on their health - mentally and physically - is important at Thumbtack. The mission of our Access Employee Resource Group is to build an inclusive community that will support members and improve the broader… -
The Transition ... From Summer to Fall as a Pro...I see summer is starting to come to an end as we are inching closer and closer towards Labor Day Weekend. Last-minute vacations starting to calm. With that in mind, how are all you pros doing? Are you scheduling out, staying booked… -
Community at Thumbtack - Employee Resource GroupsAt Thumbtack, we hold ourselves accountable to build an inclusive community that celebrates our differences. The Employee Resource Groups are one of the ways we make sure that everyone has a place here. This month, we'll be featurin…
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Pride month employee and pro highlights"Don't stop fighting for what you believe in. You always have a huge network of support from people you may not even know yet. One thing I love about the LGBTQ2IA+ community is the level of unspoken love and respect we all have…
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Here and Queer: A Q&A with ProudTacks’ Milo and Larkin“From the beginning, I felt respected and validated for exactly who I was. I am excited to be a part of Thumbtack’s continued efforts in recognizing and celebrating marginalized identities in the future.” For Pride Month, Milo (they…
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Thumbtack ProudFor Pride Month, we'll share stories and resources from Proudtacks, Thumbtack's Employee Resource Group for LGBTQ2IA+ employees and their allies. Until then, whether you party at home, or celebrate out and about, have a Happy #Pride…
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[Video] Watch our first AMA with a Community Leader!We had our first ever pro lead Ask Me Anything yesterday with Roger (@perrysto), a Community Leader and Thumbtack Pro. Watch the recording to hear his experiences and advice for running a successful business. Roger answered the foll…
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International Women's DayHere are some questions to think about today, on International Women's Day: Tell me about your business. How did you get started? I have always loved photography and decided to intern while being an office manager for a dental offic…
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Women's History Month: Community over competitionWedding photographer Karen Salinas got her start thanks to the mentorship of others. And now, she’s paying it forward. “My dad gave me my first camera on my 18th birthday. He was always supportive of my hobbies – even though a lot o…
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