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Career

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.

Growth Strategies

6 Ways Small Businesses Can Benefit from The Sharing Economy

How will you use the sharing economy to your benefit today?

Growing 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.

Business News

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.

Growing 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?

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.

Business News

'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.

Business News

Jaguar Land Rover Launches Tech Venture to Test Car-Sharing

Automakers are trying to appeal to younger consumers in major global cities who are less likely to buy a car.

Starting a Business

Addressing the Backlash: What's an Accurate Picture of the Gig Economy?

Ignore the misconceptions out there. The gig economy is more beneficial than you think.

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.

Travel

Airbnb to Offer Add-On Travel Services Later This Year

To live like a local, you need more than just a furnished apartment.

Growing a Business

For 100 Years, General Motors Was All About Cars. Now, It's All About People.

The big three Detroit auto maker is broadening its mission, which means the brand has to tell a new story.

Science & Technology

Uber and Lyft Will Collaborate With Public Transportation So You Don't Have to Own a Car

Ridesourcing companies are planning to be an extension of your local subway and bus route.