Content & Creative
Product photography, videography, reels, social media content, graphic design, copywriting, and space design.
Extra Hands for
Your Business,
On Demand.
Perf connects small businesses with vetted local students and early-career professionals ready to jump in by the hour or for a short-term project.
From $22.50/hr
No hidden fees. No minimum. No retainer.
Hyper-Flexible
Execution Network
for Small Businesses
Sometimes, you just need someone for a few hours – but most hiring options
are built around a role, a shift, or a full-service engagement. Perf fills that gap for small businesses with simple, flexible access to extra help.
Traditional Hiring
Built for long-term, ongoing roles with significant overhead.
Staffing Agencies
High markups, rigid requirements, and minimum commitments.
Professional Services
Built around pre-packaged offerings and larger budgets.
Perf
On-demand, flexible local help for small, practical tasks, right when you need it.
One Place for
Every Business Need
Stop wearing every hat yourself. Delegate the work to people who are actually good at it.
Marketing & Events
Event support for pop-ups & markets, brand representation, flyering, promotions, community outreach, and marketing campaigns.
Admin & Operations
Data entry, inventory, research, customer support, organization, and miscellaneous operational tasks.
Sales & Partnerships
Sales outreach, lead generation, prospecting, brand collaborations, and relationship management.
Digital & Tech
Website development and updates, e-commerce support, basic automations, product listings, and digital setup.
From Quick Tasks to
Creative & Technical Work
Real requests small businesses send us every week.
“Photograph our products before launch.”“Create 5 Instagram Reels this week.”“Run our booth at Saturday’s market.”“Launch a customer acquisition campaign.”“Hand out flyers for our event.”“Update our Google Business Profile.”“Reach out to collaborators and leads.”“Revamp our website and automate inquiries.”
How It Works
Perf turns “I need help” into a simple request. Just tell us what needs to get done, and we’ll handle the rest.
Submit a Request →01
Share What You Need
Tell us your task, timeline, and budget.
02
Get Matched
Get matched with the best fit, or browse and choose from our talent pool.
03
Get It Done
Agree on the hours or scope, and start as soon as tomorrow.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
From $22.50/hr
Every talent sets their own rate based on their skills and experience. Browse profiles and see rates upfront.
Let’s Get It Done →
No hidden fees
All-inclusive, upfront pricing.
No minimums
Book by the hour or for a project.
No retainers
Only pay when there’s work to be done.
Meet Some of Our Talent
Local talent with the skills and energy to help your business move, vetted by us.
Maya
San Diego, CA
UC San Diego · Class of 2027
ReelsProduct PhotosCanva
$28/hr
Elise
La Mesa, CA
SDSU · Class of 2026
SpreadsheetsResearchInventory
$24/hr
Diego
Chula Vista, CA
Early-career digital designer
WebsitesFlyersTikTok
$32/hr
Priya
Encinitas, CA
USD · Class of 2027
EventsOutreachCopywriting
$26/hr
Why Perf?
Built for Small-Business Realities
Perf was born from the frustration of running a small business without the right resources — and constantly wishing there were a better way to get help.
On-Demand & No Overhead
Get help for a few hours, an event, or a short project — without the cost or commitment of an employee or agency.
Skip Hiring, Get Help Fast
No job posts, stacks of applications, or weeks of interviewing. Get matched and start as soon as tomorrow.
One Network for Every Need
Content today. Events tomorrow. Admin next week. One network for whatever comes up.
Vetted Local Talent
Access local students and early-career professionals, handpicked and screened for skills and reliability.