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Gig Economy Businesses Turn to FinTechs to Enable Instant Payments

Gig Economy Businesses Turn to FinTechs to Enable Instant Payments
Gig Economy Businesses Turn to FinTechs to Enable Instant Payments
March 08, 2022  |  Gig Economy

The next generation of small business owners, freelancers and gig workers have grown up using platforms like Venmo and other instant payments, giving them some...

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France Expansion Has Gopuff Weighing UK Worker Status 
France Expansion Has Gopuff Weighing UK Worker Status 
March 03, 2022  |  Delivery

Months after expanding into the U.K. and a day following its launch in France, U.S. delivery startup Gopuff is weighing the status of its workforce...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete...

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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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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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73% of Independent Contractors Would Switch to Freelance Marketplace for Better Payment Experience
73% of Independent Contractors Would Switch to Freelance Marketplace for Better Payment Experience
February 09, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Delayed payments can strain companies’ working relationships with independent contractors. These late payments can impact the freelancers’ financial health and strain their trust in the...

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Gig App Provider Ranking Salutes a New Number One As Big Brands Boom
Gig App Provider Ranking Salutes a New Number One As Big Brands Boom
January 27, 2022  |  Gig Economy

From the fairly forgettable 1990 film “Cadence” starring Hollywood father-son team Martin and Charlie Sheen, four words of dialogue — “a gig for Bean!” — have...

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How DoorDash Is Delivering on Faster Payments for Gig Workers
How DoorDash Is Delivering on Faster Payments for Gig Workers
January 27, 2022  |  Disbursements

Faster access to daily wages has been a lifesaver for gig workers during the pandemic, but remains hard for those without bank accounts. In the...

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Prepaid Cards Help DoorDash Meet Unbanked Gig Workers’ Payment Needs
Prepaid Cards Help DoorDash Meet Unbanked Gig Workers’ Payment Needs
January 26, 2022  |  Disbursements

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