gig economy

Upwork Reports 14.6 Pct Take Rate As It Makes Changes To Virtual Tokens
Upwork Reports 14.6 Pct Take Rate As It Makes Changes To Virtual Tokens
February 27, 2020  |  Earnings

Upwork saw strong adoption of its new paid client subscription plans, made changes to the virtual tokens used by freelancers when submitting proposals and increased...

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The Gig Economy Gets It Together
The Gig Economy Gets It Together
February 25, 2020  |  Gig Economy

Anyone who’s ever done gig work – from rideshare drivers to freelance writers – experiences moments of doubt. At those times, it’s easy to believe...

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New Corporate Payment Tricks For Old Rails
New Corporate Payment Tricks For Old Rails
February 25, 2020  |  B2B Payments

This week’s look at the latest in payment rail innovation finds solution providers largely embracing the opportunity to develop new technologies for legacy payment rails....

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Uber Taps Adomni For Vehicle Display Ads
Uber Taps Adomni For Vehicle Display Ads
February 25, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

Uber patrons will start seeing ads on top of the cars coming to pick them up beginning April 1, according to Adweek on Monday (Feb.24)....

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Deep Dive: Catching Up On The Freelance Payment Curve
Deep Dive: Catching Up On The Freelance Payment Curve
February 24, 2020  |  Gig Economy

No freelancer appreciates delayed payments, which can destabilize their financial health. The flexibility that enables freelancers to work with the companies they choose also allows...

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The Connected Economy: It’s About Time
The Connected Economy: It’s About Time
February 24, 2020  |  Commerce Connected

One of the most important innovations in history is the pendulum clock, which was invented in 1636 by Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch scientist and founder...

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How LGBTQ-Focused Travel Platform misterb&b Protects Travelers, Builds Travel
How LGBTQ-Focused Travel Platform misterb&b Protects Travelers, Builds Travel
February 21, 2020  |  Gig Economy

You know the drill — pay gig workers faster, and they do more work for the platforms that pay them that way. Yet, stringent security...

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Largest U.S. Pizza Hut Franchisee Could Choose Bankruptcy
Largest U.S. Pizza Hut Franchisee Could Choose Bankruptcy
February 21, 2020  |  Investments

The largest franchisee of U.S. pizza chain Pizza Hut is reportedly considering options in the wake of financial woes, including bankruptcy. The news, reported by...

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Today In Payments: EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data; Goldman Sachs Warns Of Market Drop Due To Coronavirus
Today In Payments: EU Wants PSD2-Like Regs For Big Tech Data; Goldman Sachs Warns Of...
February 20, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the European Commission has plans to pool its data to better compete with Big Tech firms, and Goldman Sachs warns that...

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