How to Earn Extra Money Doing Odd Jobs and Handyman Tasks

How to Earn Extra Money Doing Odd Jobs and Handyman Tasks

If you want to make some money on the side, doing odd jobs for people is a great opportunity.   Online marketplaces such as Taskrabbit and Thumbtack  have become popular with people who need help or don't have time to do household tasks.   These sites match jobs that need to be done with people who have the skills needed for the jobs.  In this course, you and a small group of other older adults will learn the ins and outs of being a contract service provider and how to get started.

This course is for

1. Skilled workers who want to work independently doing tasks for others such as handyman jobs, moving items, assembling products, etc.
2. Service Providers who want to expand their network with new clients
3. SIde Income Seekers who have skills needed by others and want to supplement their income with a flexible earning opportunity



What's in this course


1. Task Service Providers (GIg/freelance) and what they do
- What you need to understand about working as a GIg servcie provider
- What's required to be a tasker
- What type of services are commonly needed
- What makes someone a good task service provider

2. Gettting started as a Task Service provider
- How to find the platform that's right for you
- How to sign up and build your profile
- What you need to get started
- How to set goals and estimate potential income

3. Using a task service marketplace platform to get work
- Understand how the platforms work
- How to sign up
- Setting your rates and availability
- Using the app to get jobs

4. Managing your task service business
- Tools fo rmanaging your income and expenses
- Tips and tools fo rmanaging your time effectively
- Stting goals and achieving them

5. Maximiizing your earnings
- What is customer service and why it's important
- Tips for delivering a great customer experience
- Adding services and availability


What is special about this course
  • Online, live instructor-led sessions along with articles and videos to give you an optimal learning experience.  Interact and ask question in the instructor led sessions and review supporting articles and videos at your convenience
  • Learn with a cohort of older peers in a safe, comfortable environment
  • Access to growing resources as we are continually adding new courses, articles, videos and other resources to help you succeed

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