sharing economy

Sharing economy is a term for a way of distributing goods and services, a way that differs from the traditional model of corporations hiring employees and selling products to consumers.

Beyond Everyday Payments And Commerce
Beyond Everyday Payments And Commerce
August 21, 2019  |  Today In Data

It’s exciting times in the digital world. Amazon is trying to make a bigger play for control of connected vehicles, while the sale of eyewear...

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NEW DATA: Consumers Want Sharing Economy Platforms To Verify Their Identity
NEW DATA: Consumers Want Sharing Economy Platforms To Verify Their Identity
August 20, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Whether they are finding employment opportunities using platforms such as Freelancer.com, finding affordable lodging for their next vacation or merely hitching a ride across town...

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When Homeshares Become Shoppable Experiences
When Homeshares Become Shoppable Experiences
August 12, 2019  |  Retail

For some entrepreneurs, their own trips have inspired them to start companies catering to travelers’ unique needs. The Sursy Founder and CEO Lauren Richardson, for...

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Consumers Not Averse To ‘Positive Friction’ In Sharing Economy Platforms
Consumers Not Averse To ‘Positive Friction’ In Sharing Economy Platforms
August 08, 2019  |  Authentication

Sharing economy platforms have become a force to be reckoned with. Overall, roughly 111 million consumers use some type of sharing economy platform to make...

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Fighting Fraud With Identity Verification In The Sharing Economy
Fighting Fraud With Identity Verification In The Sharing Economy
August 08, 2019  |  Today In Data

The verification and authentication processes of many sharing economy platforms are poorly equipped to combat the growing risk of fraud. In technology news, smartwatches and wearables are among the...

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Taking A Poolside Dip Into the Sharing Economy
Taking A Poolside Dip Into the Sharing Economy
July 30, 2019  |  Retail

To connect consumers who are looking to take a dip in the summer heat with property owners who have a place for people to cool...

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Charting A Sharing Economy Course For Boat Rentals
Charting A Sharing Economy Course For Boat Rentals
July 29, 2019  |  Retail

Entrepreneurs sometimes start companies after careers of launching organizations — and they may want to find an industry that they are passionate about for their...

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Inside TickPick’s Instant Payments Play
Inside TickPick’s Instant Payments Play
July 22, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Instant payments are becoming crucial to consumers participating in the platform economy. These consumers want to be sure that they can both send and receive...

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