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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? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
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? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...
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. Get the Full...
New York City Council Member Brad Lander took to the steps of City Hall on Thursday, accompanied by the Freelancers Union and gig economy workers, to support legislation passed by the council that will provide protections for freelancers and gig workers in the city.
Would you pay someone to hack your company? How about if the hacker discovered a bug that would save you money, liability and a host of problems you never realized existed? And how might a company thank a teenage hacker in Siberia who found a...
