Building a Business
Why Women Are the New Key Drivers of Economic Growth
Companies that recognize women's economic power have the potential to reach new heights.
Sharing Economy
Tech
A Foundation of Trust Is How the Sharing Economy Thrives
Trust is built on transparency and confidence. If you don't have it, your brand will be hurt.
Entrepreneurs
Meet This Company That Turns Restaurants Into Coworking Spaces
KettleSpace charges $99 a month for unlimited daytime access to a handful of eateries and several weekly events.
Building a Business
10 Qualities Separating the Extraordinary Salesperson Apart From the Pack
Salespeople are the infantry of business. The one who succeed have embraced that it's a tough job.
Entrepreneurs
Startups Are Offering Basketball and Umbrella Sharing in China
The sharing economy in China is expected to grow 40 percent this year.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
BOOK by Cadillac Is Testing Market Appetite For Vehicle-As-A-Service Model
With a finger on the consumer pulse, Cadillac is testing a first-of-its kind luxury vehicle subscription service- BOOK by Cadillac in the US market.
Business Ideas
What You Can Learn From the Success of the Sharing Economy
Be efficient, trustworthy, innovative and community-centric.
By Derek Miller
Business News
At Least Uber Gives Drivers the Chance to Be Entrepreneurs
Beleaguered Uber was considered the apotheosis of the sharing economy until recently.
Business News
We’re Trusting Each Other Both More and Less Every Day
We need more transparency, decency and honesty.
By Joe Burton
Building a Business
8 New Ideas for Making Money on the Side
There is no better use for spare time than turning it into spare money.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
What Driving for Lyft Taught Me About Community and the Sharing Economy
Making a human connection is as important as making a living. There is a new economy emerging that combines the two.
Building a Business
This Is What’s Next Now That the Gig Economy Has Changed Everything
Greater change is coming and new emerging platforms are changing markets in multiple industries.
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
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
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
Tech
You’d Be Surprised Who Most Sharing and On-Demand ‘Super Users’ Are
In a recent survey, Pew Research Center determined who used services such as Uber, Craigslist and Airbnb most frequently.
Business News
The Ridesharing Safety Issue You’re Not Thinking About
A recent study from ConsumerAffairs looks at the safety of Uber, Lyft and taxi cars in cities around the U.S.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
How Millennials Are Defining the Sharing Economy
Sharing is caring, as long as you're practical about it.
Business News
Never Fear, Uber Is Here! Crime and Fatal Accident Rates Fall Since Company Launch.
Researchers have correlated the rise of ridesharing services with a decline in fatal crashes and disorderly conduct on the roads.
Business News
GM Expands Car-Sharing Service to Boston, Chicago, Washington
The service launched almost four months ago.
By Reuters
Building a Business
The Rise of the 6-Figure Freelancer
There will be almost 4 million independent contract workers in the U.S. by 2020, according to research from MBO Partners.
Building a Business
Sharing Economy Showdown: The Airbnbs of the World Will Be Bigger Than the Ubers by 2019, Report Says
Juniper Research compares the growth of two segments of the exploding sharing economy.
Building a Business
Why Everyone Loses With Uber’s $100 Million Payout
Everyone except the lawyers, that is.
Business News
Uber Gets Slapped With Record $11.4 million Fine in Pennsylvania
Uber spokesman Jason Post said the San Francisco-based company was 'shocked' by the fine, which is more than 45 times higher than the $250,000 that Lyft paid in a similar case.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Expand Your Focus Beyond Millennials for Sharing Economy Success
Money-starved millennials are the star consumers of the sharing economy today. But what happens once they have money of their own?
By Tx Zhuo
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
‘Uber For Kids’ Is Shutting Down After Failing to Get More Funding
The company, founded in 2014, said on Thursday that would cease operations this week after failing to raise more funding to support itself.