On-Demand
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On-Demand
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.
Young Entrepreneurs
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This Fast-Growing Startup Wants to Make Visiting the Convenience Store Obsolete
Imagine snacks at your door in 10 minutes or less.
Uber
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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.
Internet of Things
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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.
Radicals & Visionaries
How This On-Demand Startup Founder Manages His Time
Jeremiah Green, CEO and co-founder of Eat Purely, notes how people are structuring their lives in new ways thanks to technology.
Sharing Economy
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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.
Pivots
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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.
Inspiration
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This Accidental Entrepreneur Is Tackling the Problem of Loneliness
Los Angeles's first 'People Walker' earns $7 a mile making small talk.
Run a Better Business
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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.
Freelancers
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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.
Sharing Economy
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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.
On-Demand
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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.'
Freelancers
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3 Profound Ways Self Employment Is Changing Our Lives
Freelancers are changing the infrastructure, processes and skills needed for the future workplace.
