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It seems as though valet parking tends to be reserved for restaurant patrons and residents of Los Angeles. While many cities may not be able to accommodate valet parking, an “Uber of X” business is focused on doing just that. DropCar is the “Uber of...
Perhaps the most overlooked person in any sport is the most important one: the referee. From youth sports to adult after-work leagues, the industry is growing, and according to Rent-A-Ref CEO Michael Radchuk, there is a shortage of referees. That’s why, in March 2016, he...
Scale is the Holy Grail for firms big and small — but as on-demand platforms and digital marketplaces venture into far-flung locales, payments processes must contend with new and unfamiliar regulatory hurdles. Mike Monty, EVP and head of financial partnerships at Hyperwallet, explained to PYMNTS...
What is it exactly about the rising gig economy that makes businesses, workers and consumers alike so willing to fork over cash for the chance to partake? New estimates show that the U.S. could hold between 54 million and 68 million “independent workers” — including short-term...
No matter the season, owning land typically means you’ll need someone to mow the lawn. There are expensive options, but forget trying to get the neighbor’s kid to do jagged, half-finished work. Hiring a professional on-demand is just the next extension of the “Uber of...
If you’ve ever ventured solo on a business trip, you know what it’s like to be alone with just your thoughts over dinner. Some people like it; others don’t. And many people, even if they do like it, would love some company from time to...
The gig economy is the future. But does the gig economy also presage the hobbling of the traditional, non-gig economy? In a Wall Street Journal column last week, Mark Muro, a Brookings Institution senior fellow, wrote that the app-driven freelancer has been making steady inroads into gainful employment within the United States. The question remains as to whether the...
From food delivery to ridesharing, babysitting to dog walking, it’s hard to find a service today that isn’t available “on-demand,” but the growing gig economy isn’t without its challenges. Brent Warrington, CEO of Hyperwallet, joined Karen Webster to discuss the results of the inaugural Gig...
If you’re one of the few that get to fly by private plane, you know the exclusivity. For those that don’t, you also recognize the exclusivity. And for pilots that have their license, there may be an untapped situation waiting for you. That’s where Jettly...