freelancers

Visa+ Gives Consumers Option to Send P2P Payments to Anyone
Visa+ Gives Consumers Option to Send P2P Payments to Anyone
April 11, 2023  |  Payment Methods

We’ve all done this dance.   You want to send money to another person — you have a Venmo account, but they don’t. They have a...

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Fiverr Sees ‘Explosive’ Demand for AI-Related Services Amid Gig Economy Down Cycle
Fiverr Sees ‘Explosive’ Demand for AI-Related Services Amid Gig Economy Down Cycle
February 22, 2023  |  Earnings

The gig economy’s facing headwinds, but the fundamentals are intact. Fiverr, a component of PYMNTS’ CE 100 Index, posted results that showed only slight growth...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Workplaces Begin to Offer Instant Payroll in Limited Capacities
PYMNTS Intelligence: Workplaces Begin to Offer Instant Payroll in Limited Capacities
January 31, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Payroll delay is rampant among the American workforce, especially gig workers. Studies have found that 74% of freelance workers have not received their pay on...

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Report: Recession Worries Lead Firms to Turn to Contract Employees
Report: Recession Worries Lead Firms to Turn to Contract Employees
December 22, 2022  |  Gig Economy

More and more American businesses are hiring temporary contract employees as recession fears increase. Companies posted 26% more openings for contract workers between May and...

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‘Digital Nomads’ Demand Speedy Cross-Border Payments
‘Digital Nomads’ Demand Speedy Cross-Border Payments
December 08, 2022  |  Payroll

While COVID expanded remote work, fast global payments made the digital nomad lifestyle possible. At a time when headlines are filled with layoff announcements, including...

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Hopscotch Rolls Out Invoice Financing Feature
Hopscotch Rolls Out Invoice Financing Feature
September 29, 2022  |  Faster Payments

Payments platform Hopscotch, which works with freelancers and smaller businesses, has announced an expansion including a tool letting users finance invoices in two clicks, a...

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Revolut Debuts Freelance Payment Tool Revolut Pro
Revolut Debuts Freelance Payment Tool Revolut Pro
September 21, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Financial super app Revolut has launched Revolut Pro, an income, expense and payment management account for self-employed workers. “The world of work is becoming more...

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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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Deep Dive: How Real-Time Payments Systems Can Solve Payroll Pains In The Gig Economy
Deep Dive: How Real-Time Payments Systems Can Solve Payroll Pains In The Gig Economy
May 24, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Participating in the gig economy can be difficult — even in the best circumstances — as freelancers often lack many of the comforts salaried employees...

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