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California Event Pros GroupIf you're an events pro in California check this group out --- join, and start a discussion! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hello California Event Pros! 🎉 This gr… -
Enter to win a Yeti mug!Happy Friday everyone! One of our main focuses here in the Community is to help pros connect with one another, and build your professional network. With that being said, we want to hear from you! What is the most valuable thing abo… -
Instant BookIt was mentioned that Thumbtack has an instant book feature. I'm a photographer and I don't have access to the instant book feature. It would be great if customers could automatically book the studio headshots directly. I usuall… -
[REMINDER] Join us for Community Team Office Hours Thursday!We would love to hear from you - What do you like about the new Community? What would you like to see here? What resources are helpful? What pros would you like to connect with? We are here to facilitate the best experience possible… -
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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[REMINDER] Join us for Community Team Office Hours tomorrow!We would love to hear from you - What do you like about the new Community? What would you like to see here? What resources are helpful? What pros would you like to connect with? We are here to facilitate the best experience possible…
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Meet a Community member: CliftonWe'll be highlighting some of our amazing Community contributors. Meet Clifton - and introduce yourself in the comments. Tell us about your business? How did you get started and what do you do? My father started the business in 1985… -
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… -
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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Group Highlight: House PaintersHi everyone! As you know, we have a variety of different groups here in the Community. A group we'd like to feature is House Painters. This group is lead by @patchandpaintpros pros. If you're a House Painter, be sure to join!
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[REMINDER] Join us for Community Team Office Hours tomorrow!We would love to hear from you - What do you like about the new Community? What would you like to see here? What resources are helpful? What pros would you like to connect with? We are here to facilitate the best experience possible…
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Check out this article featuring one of our amazing Community leadersHappy Friday everyone! We just wanted to share this article that features one of our amazing Community leaders @BITBLeah. Be sure to check it out!
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April 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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Introducing... Member Directory!If you haven't seen it yet, we now have a Member Directory here in the Community! With this, you'll be able to find other pros here in the Community simply by searching their username or email. Let us know if you have any questions.
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Setting your notification preferences in the CommunityHi everyone! We wanted to make sure everyone knows how to update their notification preferences in the Community. That way, you can get notified of the activity you would like, and don't miss out! You can update your notifications b…
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Join a group!Hi everyone! A few weeks ago, we shared this post on how to use the Network function of the Community (one of our favorite features.) We also wanted to make sure to highlight some of the great groups that have already been started. …
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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 …
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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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[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…
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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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