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

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The On-Demand Economy Takes Flight (With Drones)

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

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Voters’ Decision Keeps Austin Too Weird For Uber, Lyft

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Uber Didn’t Create the On-Demand Economy, The On-Demand Economy Created Uber

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Shopify’s Ecommerce Merchants Can Now Offer Local, Same-Day Delivery in 200+ U.S. Locations

Ecommerce software provider Shopify is teaming up with on-demand same-day delivery service Postmates.

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Uber Settlement Defines Drivers as Independent Small Businesses, Not Employees

Uber has agreed to a class-action lawsuit settlement with drivers in California and Massachusetts

Yelp Joins Google, Amazon and a Slew of Startups in Home Services On-Demand Marketplace

Yelp adds Request a Quote feature to participating service providers.

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Small Businesses Using On-Demand Economy to Access Tech Talent Pool

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The Five Faces of the On-Demand (Gig) Workforce

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New Small Businesses Are Emerging From the On-demand Economy

The on-demand business model is growing the segment of small business called “sole proprietors” or “single employee” businesses

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