Grocery delivery has seen exponential growth. To help you capitalize on these opportunities, we have put together a list of the best grocery delivery apps for you to choose from.
Uber Officially Completes Acquisition Of Postmates
Uber has finally completed the purchase of Postmates. The two key leaders will now work hand-in-hand to provide a better and more-efficient network for merchants.
How Much Did On-Demand Service Companies Spend In The 2020 Election?
Proposition 22 was the brainchild of on-demand rideshare and food delivery companies after Uber and Lyft were sued in California for wrongly classifying their drivers. It has remained to many attached to the gig economy as the only workable solution. […]
Everything You Need to Know About Postmates
The Postmates platform offers delivery of everything from food to office products. The idea for the company came to be when Bastian Lehmann was in the process of moving from Munich to London. Lehmann found himself frustrated at the lack of an easily-usable platform to move items back and forth around London. He carried the idea for a courier platform with him to a later position at AngelPad in San Francisco. There, he met Sean Plaice and Sam Street, with whom he would found Postmates in March of 2011.
How Couriers File Their Taxes: All Your Food Delivery Tax Questions Answered
Tax season is upon us, and soon you’ll be receiving 1099 forms in the mail to file your taxes on your food delivery income. Filing your taxes can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with all the different tax terms (W-2, 1040-EZ, 1099-K, 1099-MISC, etc.)
Hacks, Hints & Hotdogs: What You Need to Know About The Most Popular Food Delivery Apps
Editor’s Note: This article originally was published on TheZebra.com The on-demand food delivery market is steadily growing and innovating, much like its rideshare cousin. While the jury is still out on who is the dominant rideshare giant, many freelancers, students, […]
Are Restaurants Going Away from On-Demand Food Service?
Each on-demand food delivery platform has a slightly different interface. That can be confusing enough for couriers. However, restaurants trying to offer their food through these apps face a similar challenge – and many are pulling out of the gig […]
I Did This Simple Trick With Postmates. The Results? A Tip Every Time.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2017. Please keep in mind many changes have been added to Postmates’ Fleet app. The information here might not be relevant at the time of reading. The food delivery space has changed […]
How Courier Can Kill Food Delivery Startups by Stacking Platforms
Apparently, there is a pattern going on right now that can ultimately destroy the food delivery gig for every party involved: the companies, the customers, the couriers, and the restaurants. In this article, I want to show you how couriers can, without being aware of it, bring the whole system down, by trying to make more money by stacking platforms. I’ll also provide recommendations to address this so that couriers don’t ruin the whole system.
Postmates Deliveries You Should Reject During Peak Hours
I suggest you sign up to drive for Postmates during peak hours. During peak hours (lunch, dinner, and weekends) jobs just rain down on you like manna. There’s a lot of opportunities to make money, especially if you’re on priority dispatch. It can be a bit overwhelming. But before you get all excited, not all jobs are worth your time. I personally reject the following jobs, during peak hours.
