On-demand Economy

News, information and insights about the emerging on-demand economy that uses technology to match those who want a product or service with independent workers willing to provide such services or products.

Featured Resources for On-demand Economy

SmallBusiness.com Introduction to the On-Demand (Gig) Economy

Lawsuits are Clouding the Future of On-demand (Gig) Economy Startups

The On-Demand Economy May Be Headed for a Talent War

Freelancer Marketplace Upwork’s IPO is Another Thumbs-up for On-Demand Economy

Upwork’s initial market capitalization was nearly $1.6 billion.

‘Last Mile’ On-Demand Delivery Battle Continues to Heat Up | 2018

The need for on-demand grocery delivery services heats up the battle for drivers and new models of work.

These Businesses Are Turning Downtime (Between Meals, Say) Into Co-working Spaces | 2018

Why the Bureau of Labor Statistics Estimate of Gig Economy Workers Does’t Add Up

Taskrabbit, IKEA’s Gig-Economy Home Service Marketplace, Gets Hit By Hackers

How the On-Demand Economy is Changing Insurance Coverage | 2018

Two Small Business Trends That Contributed to Ikea’s Decision to Buy TaskRabbit | 2017

Are the acquisitions of TaskRabbit and Angie’s List pointing to the consolidation of the gig economy?

GM Drives into the On-Demand ‘Gig’ Economy

The service shows the growing range of services and products designed to support independent workers.

HomeAdvisor Buys Angie’s List to Grow its Home Services On-Demand Marketplace

To compete with the giants creating new, on-demand home services marketplaces, HomeAdvisor acquires Angie’s List.

The On-Demand Economy Workforce Continues to Expand | 2017

The On-Demand Economy Takes Flight (With Drones)

Employers Prefer Full Time Workers, But Agree That On-Demand Economy is Here to Stay | 2016

Employers have a love-hate relationship with the on-demand economy.