gig economy

The Vicious Cycle Of Trade Credits
The Vicious Cycle Of Trade Credits
May 15, 2019  |  SMBs

The rise of the gig economy exposed an issue that had plagued freelancers for ages: past-due invoices and cash flow. PYMNTS’ Gig Economy Index found...

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Uber, Lyft Struggle To Keep Drivers On Board
Uber, Lyft Struggle To Keep Drivers On Board
May 12, 2019  |  Ridesharing

With Uber and Lyft now publicly traded companies, the two are facing pressure from investors to grow at a fast clip, which means hiring and...

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Why Accounts Payable Is The ‘Lost Child’ Of Finance
Why Accounts Payable Is The ‘Lost Child’ Of Finance
May 09, 2019  |  Accounts Payable

All too often, firms in growth mode focus on the cash coming in rather than the cash going out — and accounts payable management, treated...

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SoFi Introduces Index Fund Aimed At Gig Economy
SoFi Introduces Index Fund Aimed At Gig Economy
May 08, 2019  |  Investments

San Francisco-based FinTech startup SoFi, known as a company that deals with student debt, has been steadily expanding into other markets, like home and personal...

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Deep Dive: Lessons In Global Online Education Marketplaces
Deep Dive: Lessons In Global Online Education Marketplaces
May 07, 2019  |  Disbursements

Thanks to digital technology and global connectivity, gig economy participation is open to just about anyone — including educators who want to provide lessons to...

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The Jobs Market Is Strong, But Not Thanks To Gig Workers
The Jobs Market Is Strong, But Not Thanks To Gig Workers
May 03, 2019  |  Gig Economy

What is the state of the jobs market in the U.S.? It all depends upon who you ask. ADP’s recently released monthly payroll report forecasted...

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Gig Economy Workers Aren’t What They Once Were
Gig Economy Workers Aren’t What They Once Were
May 02, 2019  |  Gig Economy

The Gig Economy Index, a Hyperwallet collaboration, delves into the demographics and behaviors of workers in the gig economy — who they are, what services they...

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Delivery App Glovo Raises $169M In Series D Round
Delivery App Glovo Raises $169M In Series D Round
April 30, 2019  |  Investments

On-demand delivery app Glovo, which is similar to Postmates in that it promises to deliver anything, has raised $169 million in a Series D funding...

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Labor Department Ruling Classifies Gig Workers As Contractors
Labor Department Ruling Classifies Gig Workers As Contractors
April 30, 2019  |  Gig Economy

Gig economy companies Uber and Lyft just got support from the Labor Department, which ruled a company’s workers who clean homes don’t have to be...

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