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How to write a task that gets good offers, what to check, and when to walk away.
8 guidesEarning guides
Honest numbers on what people earn, and the things that actually win jobs.
8 guidesTax & legal
The paperwork side of earning on the side, in plain English.
9 guidesComparisons
What each platform charges, who pays it, and what you get for it.
9 guidesSeasonal
Book early, pay less. What people need help with, month by month.
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New categories of work, and what they cost.
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- Airtasker alternatives in the UK (2026): 7 options compared on feesEvery UK alternative to Airtasker compared on what posters pay, what taskers keep, and whether your payment is protected. Verified September 2026.
- Airtasker fees explained (2026): what posters and taskers actually payA plain breakdown of Airtasker UK fees in 2026: the tiered tasker service fee, the poster connection fee, membership, and cancellation charges, with worked examples.
- Is Bark worth it for tradespeople? The lead-fee maths (2026)Bark charges tradespeople per lead, win or lose. Here is the break-even maths, what pros report about lead quality, and the alternatives.
- How much do taskers actually earn in the UK? (2026 figures)Realistic earnings for handymen, cleaners, van drivers and assemblers doing task work in the UK, after fees, with the maths on hours, travel and costs.
- How to win more task jobs: 12 things that actually move the needleWhat separates taskers who win one job in three from those who win one in twenty: response speed, offer writing, pricing, photos and reviews.
- How to write a task that gets good offers (and accurate prices)The details that change the quotes you get: access, measurements, photos, timing and budget. A template you can copy.
- How to check a tradesperson before you hire (UK, 2026)The registers to search, the documents to ask for, and the jobs that legally require certification in the UK.
- Side-hustle tax in the UK (2026): what you owe and when to tell HMRCThe £1,000 trading allowance, when to register for Self Assessment, what you can deduct, and what platforms now report to HMRC about your earnings.