The gig economy is one that is plagued with many problems. But none, as of today, is as important as issues of finance and system management. These have greatly hindered the growth and development of the gig world. Most times, […]
Lyft, Uber Drivers Filed Lawsuit Against Proposition 22
Lyft and Uber helped the passing of Prop 22. According to that legislation, the tech companies will continue to classify drivers as independent contractors. Hence, drivers settled the issue by filing a lawsuit. The labor unions supported their decision.
How Kover.ai Provides Income Protection For Gig Economy Drivers
Editors Note: In the summer of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, I was invited to a wedding overseas and also had to travel across state borders into California, a state which had a large number of COVID-19 cases. During this […]
GigSmart Fights COVID And Unemployment With Gig Apps
GigSmart is a staffing company that connects businesses and residential users looking for talent/labor with individuals looking for work through the Get Workers and Get Gigs apps. Unlike other gig platforms, we are not specific to one use case. Our apps are the only apps that help users find and connect to workers across 3,000 skills – you can hire help for your business or you can connect with workers for your residential tasks and projects.
4 Gig Economy Trends And Predictions For 2021
While no one could have predicted the trends and reality of 2020, this year, however, we enter armed with some knowledge of what we might see conspire in the gig economy. As more and more people rely on the service industry amidst multiple global lockdowns, the gig economy matures and could see significant growth and changes. Here are some gig economy trends and predictions too look out for in 2021 if you’re a driver.
Gig 101: What Is Ridesharing? How Does Lyft And Uber Work?
Ridesharing today still retains the fundamental elements of this model. But technology has transformed this service into an industry that employs millions of people worldwide. With Uber’s success, others like Lyft, Hitch, RideScout, Zimride, and Trees for Cars followed. For those new to rideshare, this article delves into the basics and helps you get started.
Case Study: Make $2,000 A Week Delivering Groceries With Shipt
Is it possible to make close to $2,000 a week delivering groceries with platforms like Shipt and Instacart? Most of the time, two types of content exist on the internet for earnings in the gig economy—stories of drivers making slave wages or drivers who break out from the group and make an absurd amount of money.
Gig 101: The Ultimate Guide On How To Do A DoorDash Delivery
Updated: 1/19/2020. This is an educational piece about DoorDash for potential new drivers who may have lost income due to COVID-19. Editor’s Note: DoorDash acquired Caviar in 2019 and as of 2020 the two brands have become essentially one. For […]
5 Brands To Do Alcohol Delivery For In The Gig Economy
The only thing people like better than buying liquor is to have it conveniently delivered to their house. Whether they are having pre-drinks or staying in for the night, there is an app that will bring your favorite spirits. And […]
8 Biggest Tax Deductions For Food Delivery & Rideshare Drivers
Food delivery and rideshare can be a great way to make some extra cash, which can boost your savings or help you settle a debt. You might be doing it for the extra income or as your full-time job. Regardless it can affect how you file your taxes come tax season.
