gig economy

The Startups Solving the Working Capital Challenge for Africa’s Small Businesses

The Startups Solving the Working Capital Challenge for Africa’s Small Businesses
The Startups Solving the Working Capital Challenge for Africa’s Small Businesses
July 19, 2022  |  Startups

From self-employed freelancers to the local shops and restaurants that are the cornerstones of so many communities, small businesses in emerging markets across Africa must...

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Citi Says P2P Payments Are Direct Deposits to Avoid Fees
Citi Says P2P Payments Are Direct Deposits to Avoid Fees
July 18, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Citi is now accepting peer-to-peer (P2P) payments as direct deposits that qualify for checking account monthly service fee waivers, according to a Monday (July 18)...

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Changing Work Patterns Leave Starbucks Weighing Sale of UK Unit
Changing Work Patterns Leave Starbucks Weighing Sale of UK Unit
July 18, 2022  |  Retail

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Real-Time Digital Disbursements Boost Long-Term Loyalty Among Gig Workers
Real-Time Digital Disbursements Boost Long-Term Loyalty Among Gig Workers
July 18, 2022  |  Disbursements

Impending recessions aside, new forms of wage access and fast disbursement are hot commodities for businesses that rely on gig workers but are finding them...

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Influencer Marketing Platform LTK Teams With Stripe to Pay Creators Instantly
Influencer Marketing Platform LTK Teams With Stripe to Pay Creators Instantly
July 14, 2022  |  Partnerships

Global influencer marketing platform LTK on Thursday (July 14) partnered with financial infrastructure platform Stripe to fuel instant payments to creators on the LTK Connect...

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Uber Files Leak May Push Forward EU Gig Worker Legislation  
Uber Files Leak May Push Forward EU Gig Worker Legislation  
July 11, 2022  |  Ridesharing

Uber’s past ghosts are still chasing the company, and the recent revelations exposing how top politicians secretly helped Uber to grow may have consequences beyond...

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Airbnb Launches Historical Homes Category in Europe
Airbnb Launches Historical Homes Category in Europe
July 07, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Airbnb is debuting a new feature, called Historical Homes, to capitalize on the demand for heritage-related travel and make it easier for guests to find...

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‘1099 Generation’ Wants Easier Ways to Pay — and Get Paid
‘1099 Generation’ Wants Easier Ways to Pay — and Get Paid
July 01, 2022  |  B2B Payments

The definition of “employment” is continuing to shift, and that’s led to a corresponding shift in expectations on how workers in the gig economy get...

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Interest Rate Hikes Boost Demand for On-Demand Pay
Interest Rate Hikes Boost Demand for On-Demand Pay
June 28, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

The on-demand economy is growing, and it’s no longer limited to mobility, food and entertainment services like Uber, DoorDash and Netflix. Get the Full Story...

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