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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… -
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! -
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 …
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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 notificati…
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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 …
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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 … -
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… -
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…
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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…
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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 …
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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 resou…
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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 … -
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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