On-demand Economy
News, information and insights about the emerging on-demand economy that uses technology to match those who want a product or service with independent workers willing to provide such services or products.
Featured Resources for On-demand Economy
Shopify’s Ecommerce Merchants Can Now Offer Local, Same-Day Delivery in 200+ U.S. Locations
Ecommerce software provider Shopify is teaming up with on-demand same-day delivery service Postmates.
Uber Settlement Defines Drivers as Independent Small Businesses, Not Employees
Uber has agreed to a class-action lawsuit settlement with drivers in California and Massachusetts
Yelp Joins Google, Amazon and a Slew of Startups in Home Services On-Demand Marketplace
Yelp adds Request a Quote feature to participating service providers.
Small Businesses Using On-Demand Economy to Access Tech Talent Pool
Because of the wave of on-demand economy companies, even the smallest of small businesses can use an app to connect with independent tech workers.
The Five Faces of the On-Demand (Gig) Workforce
Participants in the on-demand (gig) economy fall into different groups, different motivations and different levels of satisfaction.
Amazon Moving Ahead of Google in Home Delivery Race, What That Means for Small Business
Amazon Prime Now is in 20 markets compared to Google Express’ seven.