Perf is an on-demand support network for small businesses, connecting you with local talent and collaboration opportunities.
Extra Hands & Collaboration
Two ways to help you execute.
You know what could grow your business, but limited time and resources make it hard to execute.
The Reality
“Reaching people online has become more expensive than ever.”
How Perf Helps
Get local talent to help plan and execute activations, events, and community outreach.
The Reality
“We didn’t open a business to become marketers.”
How Perf Helps
Book creative talent to film, photograph, edit, design, and create content for your business.
The Reality
“Partnering on events and promotions feels like a great way to grow – if only we had the connections or time to build them.”
How Perf Helps
Get introduced to businesses that serve the customers you want to reach.
The Reality
“We just need someone to help out for a few hours.”
How Perf Helps
Delegate a few hours or a short project without hiring staff or committing to an agency retainer.
Perf is a flexible resource to help small businesses execute — giving you access to the people, skills, and connections that help make things happen.
Book vetted students and early-career professionals by the hour or project, from quick tasks to creative work.
Connect with other small businesses to collaborate, cross-promote, and create opportunities together.
From quick tasks to local partnerships, these are the real requests we help execute.
Extra Hands
Vetted local students and early-career professionals, ready to jump in by the hour or for a project.
San Diego, CA
Media & Film · USF
$25/hr
San Diego, CA
Marketing · USD
$22/hr
San Diego, CA
Visual Design & Community · UCSD
$30/hr
San Diego, CA
AI & Software Development · SDSU
$34/hr
Our Story
It’s Chen here – I’ve been juggling a B2C small business alongside my family’s business since 2020.
One of the biggest challenges has always been finding the right talent, expertise, and connections. They’re vital to growing a business, but too often feel out of reach without a big budget, an extensive network, or hours to spend searching and reaching out.
Perf is the resource I kept looking for but could never find – a support system that gives small businesses easier access to local talent and collaboration opportunities, so they can build, grow, and make more happen.
From idea to execution, seamlessly.
Share your task, goal, or challenge, along with your timeline and budget.
We help shape the best next step and connect you with the right talent or collaboration partner.
Confirm the scope or hours and get started – as soon as tomorrow.
From $22/hr
Every talent sets their own rate based on their skills and experience. Browse profiles and see rates upfront.
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.