Posts written by Steve King
Minimum Wage Versus On-demand Economy Jobs
When compared to minimum wage jobs with no benefits or flexibility, on-demand economy jobs look pretty good.
There are 30.2 Million Independent Workers in the US (2015)
According to a new survey, in the U.S., there are 30.2 million full- and part-time independent workers age 21 and up.
Coverage of an On-demand Economy Backlash Continues to Miss the Positives
The majority of on-demand workers like what they are doing, a fact missing from coverage suggesting there’s an on-demand economy backlash.
How Shopper Experience Can Provide Local Retailers a Natural Competitive Edge
Small, local merchants have a unique competitive advantage over large chains if they focus on their one-of-a kind experience as well as their one-of-a-kind merchandise.
Sellers View Etsy as a Business, Not a Hobby
Research of 4,000 sellers in the craft marketplace reveals that more sellers are viewing Etsy as a business, not a hobby.
Growth in Uber-model On-Demand Economy Startups is Spurring a Secondary Wave in ‘Pick Axe’ Startups
A look at the growing array of startups that want to provide support services for on-demand economy companies.