gig economy

Uber Plans to Expand German Delivery Service to 70 Cities This Year
Uber Plans to Expand German Delivery Service to 70 Cities This Year
March 01, 2022  |  Delivery

Uber is growing its German delivery business and plans to include 70 cities by the end of the year, expanding on its current roster of...

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Today in B2B: Independent Contractors Want Their Wages Sooner; Visa Partners With Tribal for Latam Expansion
Today in B2B: Independent Contractors Want Their Wages Sooner; Visa Partners With Tribal for Latam...
February 28, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, 90% of independent contractors want to be paid daily, on-demand or at least weekly, while Visa’s partnership with Tribal means increased...

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45% of Independent Contractors Want to Be Paid Daily or on Demand
45% of Independent Contractors Want to Be Paid Daily or on Demand
February 28, 2022  |  B2B Payments

As more consumers become familiar with instant disbursements, both traditional employees and independent contractors are showing interest in instant pay. Forty-five percent of independent contractors...

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Uber Tests Pay Redo to Woo New Drivers
Uber Tests Pay Redo to Woo New Drivers
February 27, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Uber will be testing a new algorithm for drivers that allows them to see pay and destinations before accepting a trip, according to a Reuters...

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Airbnb: Short-Term Rentals in Arizona a $6B Industry
Airbnb: Short-Term Rentals in Arizona a $6B Industry
February 23, 2022  |  Travel Payments

Short-term rentals supported more than 75,000 jobs in Arizona last year and generated $6.6 billion, according to report released Wednesday (Feb. 23) by Airbnb and...

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French Neobank Qonto Targets SMBs, Burgeoning Pool of Freelancers
French Neobank Qonto Targets SMBs, Burgeoning Pool of Freelancers
February 21, 2022  |  Banking

Jump-starting a new business as an entrepreneur or solopreneur can be challenging no matter where an individual is based, but in Europe, business banking can...

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Inflation Spurs Individuals to Join Platform Economy to Boost Income
Inflation Spurs Individuals to Join Platform Economy to Boost Income
February 16, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Inflation may be the tailwind that pushes all of us to become part of the gig economy. That’s a sweeping statement to be sure —...

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Australia Is Moving Against ‘Uberisation’ of Workers With New Gig-Economy Rules 
Australia Is Moving Against ‘Uberisation’ of Workers With New Gig-Economy Rules 
February 15, 2022  |  Gig Economy

The Senate Committee that is looking into Australia’s gig economy published its fourth interim report on February 11, suggesting that more changes are needed to...

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Today in B2B: Helping Nigerian SMBs Grow Their Companies; B2B Payment Fraud Vulnerabilities Exposed
Today in B2B: Helping Nigerian SMBs Grow Their Companies; B2B Payment Fraud Vulnerabilities Exposed
February 09, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, online catalogs are the key to business spend management and independent contractors want a better payment experience. Plus, a look at...

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