gig economy

With Acquisition of Wolt, DoorDash Aims to Take on Uber Eats’ Global Reach

With Acquisition of Wolt, DoorDash Aims to Take on Uber Eats’ Global Reach
With Acquisition of Wolt, DoorDash Aims to Take on Uber Eats’ Global Reach
November 09, 2021  |  Delivery

DoorDash continues to broaden the scope of its stated mission, this time with the acquisition of on-demand food and retail delivery service Wolt. Alongside the...

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Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses That Employ Them
Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses...
November 09, 2021  |  Disbursements

Efficiency is everything when it comes to payments, and this is true for both consumers and businesses. Microbusinesses, in particular, are eager to improve both the speed and efficiency of...

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Ride-Hailing Fares up 25% in Q3 Over 2019, but Uber, Lyft Riders Don’t Care
Ride-Hailing Fares up 25% in Q3 Over 2019, but Uber, Lyft Riders Don’t Care
November 08, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Riders are returning to Uber and Lyft despite higher prices caused by a driver shortage, Reuters reported Monday (Nov. 8).  “Even with prices being up...

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Fiverr Launches New Solutions for Small Business Management
Fiverr Launches New Solutions for Small Business Management
November 08, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Fiverr is rolling out a suite of back-office management tools to support freelancers and small business owners with payments, taxes and other regular tasks, according...

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TaskRabbit on How Instant Disbursements Can Create Freelancer Loyalty for Gig Platforms
TaskRabbit on How Instant Disbursements Can Create Freelancer Loyalty for Gig Platforms
November 08, 2021  |  Disbursements

Instant gig worker payouts need instant payments infrastructure. In the Disbursements Tracker, TaskRabbit’s Vice President of Product Jennifer Grasso explains the importance of instant payments...

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AI, Tech Turns Freelancer Platforms Into Online Small Business Advisers
AI, Tech Turns Freelancer Platforms Into Online Small Business Advisers
November 08, 2021  |  Gig Economy

It’s sometimes called “the ecosystem for indies;” was built to help creative freelancers book and track projects, send invoices and get paid on a single...

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Platform Firms Pivot to Meet Demands of ‘Great Reopening’
Platform Firms Pivot to Meet Demands of ‘Great Reopening’
November 05, 2021  |  Earnings

The great reopening is hitting companies in different ways, as evidenced in the ongoing earnings season’s reports and commentary. At this writing, and perhaps most...

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TaskRabbit Takes On The Gig Economy’s Instant Payout Imperative
TaskRabbit Takes On The Gig Economy’s Instant Payout Imperative
November 05, 2021  |  Disbursements

Getting paid fast is more than just a benefit for gig workers. It has become a necessity in today’s challenging economic climate. Some employers are...

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