TaskRabbit / Odd Jobs
What it is
Signing up as a "Tasker" to assemble IKEA furniture, mount TVs, do minor DIY, or help with house moves. You set your rates and choose your hours.
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Step by step
- 1
Sign up
Create profiles on TaskRabbit and Airtasker.
- 2
Pick a niche
Specialise in IKEA assembly, TV mounting, or shelf installation for higher rates and less competition.
- 3
Start low, raise high
Begin at £15–£20/hr to get your first 10 five-star reviews, then raise to £25–£35/hr.
- 4
Invest in tools
Cordless drill, spirit level, tape measure, stud finder, and Allen keys.
- 5
Over-deliver
Arrive early, bring spare wall plugs, clean up, and ask for a 5-star review.
AI prompts to try
Copy one of these into ChatGPT, Claude or your AI tool of choice and adapt it to your situation.
Get help setting it up
Hand the fiddly setup to a freelancer on Fiverr and start earning sooner.
Useful links
A free OddSync account gives you a booking page, quotes and invoices sent as a link, and a running tax estimate for your side hustle.
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