Entrepreneurs
Get the Coffee You Love as Often as You Need It
Trade Coffee is a personalized, on-demand service to keep caffeine lovers stocked up with the brands and roasts they love.
On-Demand
Building a Business
5 Job Trends to Look Out for in 2017
Glassdoor makes its predictions about the year ahead.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Silicon Valley VCs Are Growing Wary of On-Demand Delivery
Many investors have lost faith in a sector that once seemed like the obvious extension of the success of ride-services juggernauts such as Uber.
By Reuters
Thought Leaders
This Fast-Growing Startup Wants to Make Visiting the Convenience Store Obsolete
Imagine snacks at your door in 10 minutes or less.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
How to Prepare for Uber as Your Potential Competitor
Niche marketplaces are already following Uber's model. But that doesn't mean these companies shouldn't worry once Uber brings its vast resources and funding to their category.
By Tx Zhuo
Tech
The ‘Internet of Things’ Is Steering the On-Demand Economy. Want to Be a Part of It?
Here are three ways that, as an entrepreneur, you can jump into the hot, hot IoT.
By Tx Zhuo
Business News
3 Ways On-Demand Companies Can Stay Within the Law
The Department of Commerce has hinted at regulations for on-demand businesses. Here's how to prepare.
By David Adams
Building a Business
How Slowing Down Saved This Flower Startup From Wilting
On the verge of bankruptcy, BloomThat realized that the on-demand model wasn't right for its floral delivery business. Here are four things it did to survive.
Thought Leaders
This Accidental Entrepreneur Is Tackling the Problem of Loneliness
Los Angeles's first 'People Walker' earns $7 a mile making small talk.
Building a Business
How ‘Uberizing’ the Small Business Economy Is Driving Growth
On-demand platforms provide convenience for the client, with a high volume of jobs being sent to workers or small businesses.
By Sam Madden
Building a Business
4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Prepare to Engage With Today’s Freelancers
More and more contract workers are demanding job benefits without being stripped of their flexibility.
By David Adams
Building a Business
Need a Solid Startup Strategy? Try On-Demand Talent
Tap into the sharing economy for talent you couldn't otherwise afford. But make sure to approach this decentralized workforce correctly.
By Tx Zhuo
Marketing
Vertical Is on the Horizon of the On-Demand Economy
The visible on-demand boom signals a shift from horizontal business models to vertical marketplaces. Here's what lies ahead in the 'age of vertical.'
By Tx Zhuo
Building a Business
3 Profound Ways Self Employment Is Changing Our Lives
Freelancers are changing the infrastructure, processes and skills needed for the future workplace.
By Alex Chriss
Building a Business
Seeing Through the On-Demand Smoke Screen
The on-demand economy is not a fad, it is simply the continuing evolution of our workforce.
By Alex Chriss
Building a Business
100 Brilliant Companies to Watch in 2016
Every company on this list has one thing in common: an idea worth fighting for.
Building a Business
10 On-Demand Services to Watch 2016 – Entrepreneur’s Brilliant 100
These companies will get you what you want when you want it, whether that's an interior decorator or an easier bookkeeping system.
Tech
On-Demand Shipping VS the Post Office: What’s Different (Infographic)
Shyp founder and CEO Kevin Gibbon traces two different paths for one hypothetical package to demonstrate his company's value.
Tech
How to Succeed in the On-Demand Economy
With the right pathway to profitability, startups can still find success and stop worrying about any bubbles bursting.
By David Adams
Building a Business
Hire Team Members Who Are ‘Willing to Turn Your Dreams Into a Reality’
The founder of Soothe, an on-demand massage app that delivers relaxation, shares his formula for choosing the right talent.
Building a Business
If Uber Drivers Are Employees, They’re Owed $730 Million More, Say U.S. Court Papers
The figures had been redacted in the original settlement deal proposed last month, but a San Francisco federal judge ordered them unsealed.
By Reuters
Tech
Why Customers Are Unhappy With Anything Less Than a Perfect Match
As hyper personalization takes over on-demand industries, the equation for superior customer satisfaction becomes more complicated.
By Eyal Ronen
Building a Business
While Competitors Close or Contract, Meal-Delivery Service Freshly Expands Reach to 28 States
Freshly sets itself apart with chef-designed, pre-made healthy meals and no extra fees.
Marketing
Lyft’s First National TV Ad Makes a Statement About Ridesharing. It Also Reminds Us TV Still Matters.
The commercial makes commuting look like Dante's 10th circle of Hell, replete with a wandering giraffe and zebra.
Building a Business
Steve Case Says Uber, Lyft Effect on Economy Show Work ‘Innovation’
The AOL cofounder explains what's coming in the third wave of the internet.
By Erin Barry
Building a Business
Unlimited Deliveries for $9.99 a Month Sounds Insane. For Postmates, It’s the Future.
The San Francisco-based service just rolled out a subscription service that's impressively cheap. Here's how it plans to use it to grow.
Building a Business
Do You Need On-Demand Talent? Here’s How to Know
You're not Uber, but you may need to imitate its reliance on outside talent. Here are four things to consider before jumping in.