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Have any of you had to take sick leave during the past year?Hi all, We are looking for stories from pros who may have needed to take leave during the past year - or pros who may have wanted to take sick leave, but weren't able to. If you have experienced either, please comment here or send … -
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… -
[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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AMA with a Community Leader: RogerJoin us for our first ever pro lead AMA with one of your Community Leaders, Roger (@perrysto). Not only is Roger a leader in his industry, but he is adept at bringing his community of entrepreneurs together both locally and national…
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Meet a Community member: MageWe'll be highlighting some of our active Community contributors. Meet Mage - and introduce yourself in the comments. What is your name? Mage What industry are you in? Music Lessons What is the name of your company? Mage Music What … -
Did Covid bring Inspiration for You, or Your Company?Hey Everyone! Danielle here. I have some questions for all of you…. And I would really love for all of you to join in! So, as we see we are edging closer to the end of this Covid tunnel… we can finally see the light of getting pas… -
How to use the Network function of the CommunityHi everyone, and happy Monday! Since we have some new faces here, we thought we would go over one of our favorite functions of the Community - Network. The Network section of the Community is your place to connect with other pros li…
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Then and Now - and why we’re excited about where we’re heading!Hi everyone, It’s been just over a month since we started launching our new Pro Community! It has been amazing building this new Community with you all. We appreciate all of the contributions, ideas, and feedback you have given us …
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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,… -
March Featured PostsIn the spirit of building this Community with our pros, we wanted to take this chance to highlight some of your most engaging, constructive, or helpful posts from this month. Your contributions to the Community have been thoughtful…
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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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[Video] Women's Thumbtack Pro PanelIn honor of Women's History Month, we came together as a group of women Thumbtack pros. As a panel we shared our thoughts on entrepreneurship, overcoming obstacles, and how Thumbtack has helped us grow our businesses. The panel incl… -
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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Do You Have The "WANT"Everyone here on Thumbtack has the WANT, but how much want do you have, & do you have employees working for you with that same WANT. Right Now your here reading, wanting technique, so the best inspiration i can give you is to f… -
Is the Community easy to navigate?Hi everyone - I hope everyone's week is off to a great start. Since you've been in the Community for a couple of weeks now and have been able to spend some time here, we want to know what you think! Please answer this poll and comme…
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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: Redefining women’s workKicking off Women’s History Month, we wanted to share the story of one inspiring woman from Thumbtack. Top Pro Jess Baldwin became a painter against the odds. She tells us how she found her niche and gives back to the community. &qu…
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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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Welcome to our Community members!Hi everyone! If you're tagged in this post, that's because you've joined the Community within the past week and we want to tell you welcome! This is your place to connect with other pros, share helpful tips and resources, and much …
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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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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… -
February Featured PostsIn the spirit of building this Community with our pros, we wanted to take this chance to highlight some of your most engaging, constructive, or helpful posts from this month. Your contributions to the Community have been thoughtful…
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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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Hello & Welcome Everyone!Hello to everyone in this AMAZING Thumbtack Community ! My name is Tannaz & I am the owner & one of the bartenders for Curly Bartender LLC & a Thumbtack Community leader. I have been in the service industry for 11 years…
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Hi Everyone!I'm excited to be here with you on the new Thumbtack Community page!! My name is Leah and I’m the owner of Back in the Box! I am a professional organizer who specializes in decluttering, downsizing, and packing services based in Phi…
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Resource of the week: Get reviews [video]Hi everyone! This week I wanted to share another video from our Pro Resources library. This video walks you through the basics of how to get reviews on Thumbtack. The intended audience is new pros, but you may find it helpful even i…
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Welcome to the community!Welcome to the community! I am Jeffrey Pomeranz, a business and litigation attorney based out of South Florida. As we have all experienced, the last year has brought incredible challenges and change to how we go about our daily live… -
Hello hello!Hey everyone! I don't know about you but I'm excited to be one of the first ones here - exploring and helping build the new community that Thumbtack put together for us! A little about me - My name is Patryk Gawlak, I'm the owner …
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