gig economy

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  |  Digital 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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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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Neobank Fills Primary Account Need for EU’s ‘Credit Invisibles’
Neobank Fills Primary Account Need for EU’s ‘Credit Invisibles’
February 03, 2022  |  Gig Economy

For a very large population of customers in the United Kingdom who are ‘credit invisible’ — meaning they have little or no credit history with...

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Social Media Creators, Global-Minded SMBs Boost Demand for Instant, Cross-Border Payments
Social Media Creators, Global-Minded SMBs Boost Demand for Instant, Cross-Border Payments
February 02, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Despite widespread debate over workers’ rights, the global gig economy is booming. Research from Singapore-headquartered global payments company Thunes shows that it is projected to...

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