TaskRabbit recently hit the headlines after IKEA purchased all the company’s stocks. This platform allows you to perform odd jobs on a per-job basis. Like the rest of the gig economy, you work on your time and your schedule. As […]
Not an Employee: Money-making Mindset for the Gig Economy
So you work for the gig economy. Who’s your boss? Theoretically, it’s whatever platform you work for, right? Uber, Lyft, Postmates, DoorDash. Practically, it’s your smartphone (let’s face it, it’s always telling you where to go, isn’t it?). At the […]
Like Postmates? Try These Gigs.
Postmates is an increasingly popular option in the gig economy. However, most gig economy workers know there’s wisdom in working across multiple platforms. If you’re looking for other gigs like Postmates to give you more options for work, here’s a […]
London isn’t the first Uber ban
New Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is heading to London this week to meet with the transport commissioner. In a tweet sent out right after the ban, Khosrowshahi publicly asked London to work with Uber on rectifying the issues. The Transport […]
Things May Be Looking Up for TaskRabbits
TaskRabbits employees may soon have expanded options on the platform. IKEA purchased 100 percent of the company stock last week. While experts expect TaskRabbits to continue to operate as normal, some hope the change in ownership will open new business […]
DoorDash Offers Group Order App Feature
DoorDash recently added a group delivery option to its platform. This change could spell more business for drivers. DoorDash has been trying to amp up their game recently. They’ve made additions including ordering ice cream, beer and even voter registration […]
4 Things They Didn’t Tell You in Postmates Training
You Need Extra Bags (and Postmates will give them to you) Postmates only gives you one (small) bag when you sign up with them. Unfortunately, your large orders won’t always fit in that bag, which leads to unhappy deliveries and […]
Why Postmates May Owe You Money
Did you apply to work for Postmates, only to have the company turn you down because of issues with a background check? Do you currently work for Postmates, and applied between 2013 and 2016? If so, the company may owe […]
New to Uber? Hacks for the Uber Sign-Up Guarantee
Uber advertises bonuses for its drivers—particularly its new drivers—quite frequently. The sign-up guarantee help give new drivers the confidence that they will earn a set dollar amount at the beginning of their time with Uber. However, these bonuses are always […]
What Changes After Uber London?
The Uber London ban is far from settled, and the company intends to appeal the decision. However, the fact that Transport for London refused Uber a license has ramifications for the rest of the gig economy. The good news? It’s […]
