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Business News

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.

Science & Technology

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.

Growing 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.

Business News

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.

Growing 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.

Growth Strategies

This Man's Passion for Bikes Has Given India its First Bike Taxi Service

Making life more liveable for urbanites by helping them commute faster.

Growing 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.

Marketing

Brands Must Embrace Cable Cord-Cutters for Marketing Effectiveness

The rise in on-demand services is causing significant challenges for brands.

Growing a Business

What This On-Demand Startup CEO Thinks the Sector Should Really Be Called

Handy's Oisin Hanrahan says the conversation about the new economy needs to change.

Science & Technology

At SXSW: GrubHub -- Great Delivery Takes Data, Tech and a Love for Food

This operations exec explains how delivery has evolved -- and why a better understanding of how food is prepared will give it an advantage.

Growing a Business

Is the Sharing Economy High Over?

A slate of startup closures could signal that the hangover has finally arrived.

Starting a Business

Expect Great Things From These 9 Tech Startups in 2016

These are the rising startup stars that pack the potential for a breakout year.

Travel

Meet Luxury Retreats, the Airbnb of the World's Most Lavish Mansions

How a teen entrepreneur's secret trip to paradise gave birth to an online vacation rental business ahead of its time.

Growing a Business

4 Essentials for Growing an On-Demand Company

Technology makes it possible to provide goods and services quickly but only a well run team will make it happen.