For the past few months, Uber has been testing a new offering called Uber Comfort in markets such as Arizona and New Jersey. While there were some issues with the rollout (Uber didn’t tell all the eligible drivers in the pilot area that they were launching a new service), it has proved a popular addition, […]
According to a research study from MBO Partners on the #futureofwork, by 2027, 58% of American workers will have become part of the independent worker economy (mbopartners.com/future-of-work). When you consider this freelance freedom statistic is only for workers in the U.S.A., you realize how pervasive the movement to the gig economy truly is. Workers are […]
Despite Uber’s disastrous IPO last week, this is still, undeniably, the age of the startup. Every large city across the world is teeming with enthusiastic groups of people hopeful that they have found the next big thing. More startups than ever are making a successful mark on the world. If you have an idea, this […]
Freelancing offers unbeatable freedom in your career, but this flexibility comes with a major downside. It can be very difficult to maintain a sensible work-life balance, as boundaries become blurred and professional priorities soak up time which should be spent on relaxation and leisure. Although there’s a natural desire to work as many hours as […]
Not every startup has the resources and know-how to enter the autonomous vehicle sector. With complex technology and intensive research requirements, self-driving platforms require substantial investment and even more dedication. While large companies like Google’s Waymo, Toyota, and GM Drive work on the latest driverless technology, these plucky startups are giving them a run for […]
Heard of Credit Karma Tax? It’s Credit Karma’s free tax return software. Their tax filing software may be a great option if you’re working for Uber, Doordash, Etsy, or another service, and you don’t want to pay $50 to $200 or more to file your taxes this year. Credit Karma launched their free tax software […]
Maven gig is a car rental option for rideshare or delivery drivers. It make the most sense for those who are looking to decrease out of pocket maintenance and fuel costs. If you’re a Lyft or Uber driver (or both), or you deliver goods for Instacart, Postmates, or Doordash, you’re probably concerned about the wear […]
This Week in On Demand― March 8, 2019 Things are heating up this week as Lyft prepares for their IPO, Uber avoids charges in a fatal crash, and ride-sharing service Gotcha unveils a new vehicle. Lyft Begins the IPO Process As expected, Lyft began the IPO process on Monday, according to Seeking Alpha. The company filed […]