We are very proud and excited to announce that from today the Taskhub App is available to download from the App Store!
We've been working hard to make it even easier for you to post tasks and find paid work near you. We hope you like the app and welcome any feedback and reviews.
Features include: quick-fill form for posting Task in seconds, messaging system and filter search features.
Here are a couple of screenshots to give you a taste of our little iPhone App...
Outsource your errands on the go
The app will allow you to outsource your errands quickly by posting a task, saying how much you are willing to pay and then waiting to find someone local who wants to earn some extra cash.
Earn extra cash
The app also benefits people looking to make money. If you are a Task Doer, you can just browse the Tasks near you, bid on the ones that match your skillset and get paid once you've completed the task.
You can download the Taskhub App for free here. We hope you enjoy using it!
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Task of the Week: Finding the Perfect Person for the Job
These days everyone seems to be a photo expert, toting enormous cameras and flaunting their passion for capturing the moment. Photography has become really popular recently with many people investing in their equipment and passion for photography.
Nonetheless, this doesn’t necessarily mean that these photographers have the right expertise to take professional photos for a specific purpose. So, what do you do if you do need some pro shots done?
Pay for a professional or get your mate with an SLR to take the photos for you? Or… do you post it on Taskhub and find someone local who knows what they’re doing?
Adam, a Task Requester, used Taskhub to get some professional photos taken of the flat he is renting out, so he posted on Taskhub. Through Taskhub Adam found Richard, a “friendly and punctual” photography whizz, to help him out at the price he specified.
We interviewed Richard to hear about his experience as a Task Doer on Taskhub.
Taskhub: How did you hear about Taskhub?
I heard about Taskhub from my wife. I think she saw it on Facebook.
Taskhub: Why did you bid on the Task?
Richard: I've got a good camera and I'm not too bad with my photography skills. I had some spare time so I thought it would be good to see if I could earn a bit of money.
Taskhub: Did you meet anyone nice?
Richard: Yes, I did indeed. Adam, who was looking to let out his flat. He is a lovely chap!
Taskhub: What else would you bid on Taskhub?
Richard: I would like to bid on more photography jobs. If someone needs photos taken and I have spare time, why not? It’s some extra cash. I would be able to handle some simple IT jobs too, so I will be keeping an eye for those requests as well.
Taskhub: What did you like the most about Taskhub?
Richard: I think that the website is simple to use. It is very informative and useful. Although, it would have been helpful to know the size of the commission that Taskhub takes earlier in the process and called out more explicitly in the bidding process.
We at Taskhub would like to thank Richard for his helpful feedback. In our next release we would make sure everything about the bidding process is clear!
Richard bid on a Task at Taskhub and earned some money by doing something that takes no more than a couple of hours that he enjoys doing anyway. Adam found someone trustworthy to get his job done quickly and easy.
Why don’t you post a Task on Taskhub and try the service? Share the experience with us by simply taking our survey here or by contacting us.
A couple of weeks ago Steve Sewell, a mechanic and IT expert from Barrow in the Northwest, put himself up for auction on Ebay at the extremely low price of 99p. Despite his wealth of experience and fantastic interpersonal skills he still didn’t find anyone to hire him. Steve did, however, catch the attention of the UK media, going on to appear the Mail Online and Huffington Post.
Taskhub interviewed Steve to hear all about his experience and to find out why he thinks he’s only worth 99p!
Photo credit: Ebay
Taskhub: Why did you post on Ebay?
I suppose it’s just my sense of humour, but people do tend to scour Ebay and do a bit of window-shopping so I thought I may as well give it a go.
Taskhub: You said in your original Ebay ad that there was ‘some wear to moving parts’. Do you think it’s harder for older people to find work?
Definitely. Especially in IT where once you’re over 50 you’re pretty much ready for the scrapheap. It’s a young persons game now and if you leave IT for a bit it’s a real handicap getting back into it.
Taskhub: Before you listed on Ebay how else did you go about your job hunt?
I did all the usual stuff; sent out my CV, used contacts on LinkedIn and Facebook, using my network of friends and contacts.
Photo credit: Ebay/Steve131955
Taskhub: What was the best job you ever had?
Working in a computer shop was ideal for me. I really enjoy speaking to people and interacting with the public.
Taskhub: What did you expect from posting yourself online?
I was really clutching at straws but I thought it’d give me one or two shots at a job. You can find jobs in the strangest ways. In my town one chap sat on a roundabout holding a sign asking for work and he got a job! So I thought Ebay might get me somewhere.
Taskhub: Since the article came out in the press, have you had any job offers?
I’ve had one tentative job offer but it’s not definite. The attention that I’ve had has been impressive though; I’ve even appeared in the Mail Online!
Taskhub: Do you think that there is enough support for unemployed people?
There is plenty of support available for people but the problem is that there just aren’t any jobs. You can get lots of help with your CV and covering letters but it’s pointless if there’s nothing out there. For instance, I’ve never got a job through the Jobcentre, it’s generally always been through contacts or networking.
Taskhub: Are you worth more than 99p?
99 pence and change I would like to think!
Taskhub: How did your family react to your listing on Ebay?
Once the laughter died down they were quite positive and supportive.
Steve's story shows just what a struggle it can be for people looking for work, particularly as the job market is so dire right now. Ebay isn’t a good place to find work, as it’s principally a site for buying and selling products rather than services. However, there are new technologies and websites that are allowing people to connect in ways like never before. Taskhub enables you to connect with locals and find opportunities near you.
Sign up today for free and find work in your local area.
Are you a jobseeker? Tell us about your experience of job-hunting in Britain.
It’s the time of the year when the sun (sometimes) shines and people enjoy wearing summer clothes.
Ladies, what do you think about this dress (below)? Gorgeous, isn’t it?
This dress belongs to Melissa, a Task Requester and here is a little story about Melissa’s dress.
Being a Task Doer myself
The thing I’ve enjoyed the most since launching Taskhub is how our users have been in touch through emails and phone calls to share their feedback on our platform. A few days ago, Hannah even came to the office and suggested adding a feature on Taskhub, which our team created and released last week!
Another way to learn about user’s experience is to become a user. Simple.
About the Task
A few days ago, as I was monitoring the activity on Taskhub, I came across a very nice Task: Pick up my dress from Soho dry cleaner.
After reading the details of the Task, bidding and winning the bid (OMG, you should have seen my excitement then…), I exchanged a couple messages with Melissa to know the details of where to pick up the dress and where to deliver it, and off I went!
I make it sound like an adventure, but really it took a 5-minute walk to get to the drycleaner’s!
Picking up the dress
As I waited a few minutes at the drycleaner’s for the dress to be ready, Melissa and I texted each other. I first did not quite understand why Melissa called me ‘a saint’. She later explained what this dress meant to her and why it was so important for her to have it delivered that day itself: it was the dress Melissa was going to wear the very next day at a Ball in Oxford!
Delivering the dress
Again, that was very simple as Melissa’s place was a couple tube stations away from the drycleaner’s.
Melissa had given me details on how to get to her place and keeping in mind I have little sense of direction (not to say none at all), I think I did pretty well!
Melissa’s husband opened the door and took the dress, probably feeling relieved.
The Big Day
A few days ago, Melissa shared a photo of her and her husband at the Ball. Don't they look like happy?! I’ll let you guess how I felt.
Thank You Melissa for choosing me!
Through Taskhub, Melissa was able to get the help she needed on a day when she was not feeling well enough to do it herself and I was able to make a bit of money doing something very easy. Most importantly, I was able to give someone a hand.
Melissa thanked me and called me her ‘life saver’. I would like to thank Melissa and everyone, who’s been so kind to share their feedback and suggestions with me. This is what motivates me and my Team to do more on Taskhub!
Would you like to share your experience as a Task Doer/Task Requester? Please get in touch!
When Taskhub was launched in March 2013 and people started using our website ‘for real’, Rahul and I both felt excited and scared at the same time and above all, we wondered what people would think of our website!
Overall, we’ve been very lucky to receive a lot of encouraging words and feedback on the website from users and as a thank you, I usually like inviting a few of them to come in and meet in person.
A few days ago, I had the pleasure to meet with Hannah, a Taskhub member, after she had completed a Task through Taskhub.
I particularly enjoyed meeting with Hannah, not only because she simply has a vibrant personality, but also because she took the time to share her experience of Taskhub, from the moment she heard of Taskhub and signed up through to the moment when she got paid after completing her Task.
How did Hannah hear about Taskhub?
It is though this Evening Standard article that Hannah read about Taskhub.
Signing up and finding the right Task:
Right after reading the article, Hannah signed up on Taskhub and looked through the list of Tasks open for bids.
As Hannah explained, she felt she’d love to be a Task Doer and do something a bit original so when she found a quirky one, she immediately placed her £25 bid.
Her task?
Buy a pillow and deliver it at a London hotel. Quirky enough, isn’t it?
Winning the bid
Hannah was not the only person who bid on this Task, and her bid was not the lowest either. Yet, she was the lucky winner!
What next?
After exchanging a couple private messages about the type of pillow to buy and where Hannah should deliver it, Hannah excitingly went to buy the pillow.
I wish I could share a video of Hannah talking about the many questions she had after she got selected to do this Task, from the size of the pillow to its quality and whether or not she should have bought a matching pillowcase. Her desire to do a good job was so obvious.
Completing the Task
Once Hannah delivered the pillow, she wondered whether or not the Task Requester would be completely satisfied with it.
The answer is: she was. In fact Hannah was paid the same day.
Feedback
As founders of Taskhub, both Rahul and I were very happy to hear Hannah talk about her journey on Taskhub as a user.
I personally felt it was great that Hannah insisted the goal of using Taskhub was not only to make money but also do something of value to someone.
On the other side, we feel it is important that users like Hannah share with us what they feel could be improved. And this is what came up.
Moving forward
As rightly pointed out by Hannah, it would be nice to improve the way Task Doers can be reimbursed on Taskhub.
After our meeting, Rahul and I had a catch up with the rest of the team.
Following this meeting, we decided to work on the functionality mentioned above and which should be released very shortly.
Thank You Hannah!
I'm always grateful to everyone who takes the time to email and share their feedback with me. You cannot imagine how valuable this is, both on a personal level and professional level.
If you would like to share your experience of using Taskhub or simply come over to our office to meet with me and my team, please get in touch with me at aurore at taskhub dot co dot uk.
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