Frequently Asked Questions
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YES! You will often be referred back to SmartMomGig as you work with our services. SmartMomGig was the original company and some of our documentation will reference that material. All legal and financial materials will reference SmartMomGig. All other companies within the brand are DBAs under SmartMomGig. Check it out at www.SmartMomGig.com
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This service is specifically designed to help mothers and women get back into the workforce. However, we do not exclude anyone.
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The parameters we've set are:
-Should range between 2hrs and 20hrs
-Should have a start and end date
-Pay range is between $200-$1500
-Need more work done, set up multiple gigs!
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With any freelance type service, it's always the client. Money goes one way. Many companies take the fee out of the workers funds, but that doesn't change who pays. We want to build trust between client and worker by taking us out of the equation. Our fee is 20% on top of what the guru asks for the job. Meaning we don’t take money out of what they require, we add out fee on top.
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Once you have submitted the work the Gig Owner can send it back ONE TIME with requests for changes if needed, or they can accept the work as complete. Once either of these happen you will be paid through Stripe in 24hrs. YOU MUST SIGN UP WITH A BANK ACCOUNT IN STRIPE to be paid. Make sure to watch the training for more information.
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NO! One of the reasons it's difficult for women to get back into the workforce is the dreaded resume! You will write 200 words or less on a specific skillset that you are good at and would like to get paid doing. You can have 10 different skillsets listed in your profile.
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The Gig Guru is our title for the person doing the work.
The Gig Owner is our title for the person who posts and pays for the job.
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Just like with any other online purchase, you will pay upfront. Your credit card will be charged when you place your gig. The funds will be held until the gig is complete. Meaning, the guru will not be paid until you mark the gig complete.
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YES! If you are the Gig Guru you will receive a 1099. It is imperative that you account for taxes to be paid! You are now the owner of your own small business. SmartMomGig.com WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for withholding or paying taxes.
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If you are the owner or the guru and would like to convert the job to full time YOU MIST CONTACT msartMomGig.com first. Offering or requesting to take work offline is a violation of the terms & conditions.
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Of course. This is YOU working on your time and your schedule.
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Yes, but only through the site. They will not have any direct contact information. All offers, acceptances, and payments will be through SmartMomGig.com.
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After a gig is complete both the Gig Guru and the Gig Owner will give feedback based on a :) system. Everyone can view both sides of the feedback.
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As soon as you will hit the $600 mark for any work that requires you to get a 1099. The benefits of starting a quick LLC are HUGE for your taxes and your liability should anything unfortunate happen. This will seperate you form the company from a liability standpoint.
Find everything you need to know about obtaining an LLC in your state here: https://www.sba.gov/
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We vet the gurus through Stripe. They must provide a phone number, bank account, and social security number to Stripe. Stripe conducts the full verification. We follow strict regulatory methods for fraud prevention.
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Yes, at this time you will need need to be a United States citizen in order to sign up and get paid.
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All users of the service are expected to act in a professional & moral manner.
Gurus must be respectful and work with integrity. You must complete work as agreed in the scope. You must follow guidelines of the request by the owner. You may NOT try to take work off the site. Any violation in this will result in being banned,
Owners must treat workers with integrity and professionalism. Gurus are like “temps”. You may not treat them like employees. You may not ask them to do extra work for free or reduced rates. You may not contact them and ask to work directly for you without written consent.