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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… -
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… -
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! -
[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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Wedding Photography Group CreationHey everyone I wanted to start off by saying Wow! We have all come so far during this pandemic and I know we could all use an outlet or advice on where to go from here. I have created a wedding photography group to facilitate those … -
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… -
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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How do you get reviews?Let us know how you get your customer to leave you a review. Be sure to share your best review tips in the comments!
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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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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 sent somethin…
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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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