Peter Daisyme January 4, 2022 Gig workers, like everyone else, deserve a pension. Freelancers, contract workers, self-employed, temp workers, on-call employees, and individuals with side hustles make up a significant component of our economy. Currently, 57 million Americans are estimated to be gig workers. Since March of last year, freelancing and gig marketplaces like Gigspot … Continue reading Gig Economy Retirement Planning
The latest Digital Life Index release from Publicis Sapient sees huge downsides for brands unable to create connected digital experiences. Kim Davis on November 11, 2021 The 2021 edition of the Digital Life Index, compiled by digital consulting firm Publicis Sapient, confirms that customers demand seamless digital experiences from brands. It also reveals which verticals … Continue reading Winning and losing in the new digital economy
World Series Ads Reflect Shifts In Economy As Fast Food Reigns by Rob Williams , November 5, 2021 This year’s World Series was notable for allowing stadiums to fill up with baseball fans versus last year’s limitations on attendance, given the pandemic. TV viewership improved to an average of 11.74 million viewers a game, a … Continue reading World Series Ads Reflect Shifts In Economy As Fast Food Reigns
Jay T. Ripton October 16, 2021 As any business school professor worth their salt will tell you, one of the key pillars of business success is reducing costs and maximizing profit—while also providing a top-notch professional experience. But it isn’t exactly simple to delivering on that business basic. It’s actually quite difficult. And this is … Continue reading 3 Easy Ways to Scale and Thrive Within the Service Delivery Economy
Tom-Chris Emewulu October 7, 2021 Here are some numbers that might be of interest: The subscription economy has seen an uptick of nearly 6x (over 435%) over the last 9 years, according to Zuora. 78% of international adults currently opt into subscription billing as compared to 71% in 2018. And 75% believe that in the … Continue reading The Subscription Economy Is Booming Right Now. But Are You Reaping the Full Benefits?
Chanakya Kyatham September 14, 2021 Fixed income implies an investment wherein the payments are made on a fixed schedule and of a fixed amount, either by the issuer or the borrower. However, it can also be used in another sense. This term can also be applied to an income that is derived from pensions or … Continue reading What is Fixed Income and How Does it Affect the Economy?
Brian Wallace September 3, 2021 In 2020, the gig economy grew 33%. That is over 8 times faster than the US economy as a whole. Many are familiar with delivery drivers performing gig work, but there are numerous other industries in which gig work is prevalent. Home repairs, babysitting, disc jockeying, and dog walking are … Continue reading How the Pandemic Changed the Gig Economy [Infographic]
Peter Daisyme August 16, 2021 Being your own boss. Making your own schedule. Taking control of your career. Those perks and others—including not worrying about being downsized by your company—drive professionals into self-employment all the time. In fact, the gig economy keeps growing year after year. How big is the gig? Pretty enormous. The month … Continue reading How to Plan for Retirement in a Gig Economy
Brian Wallace June 24, 2021 We have all tried it. Whether it was an attempt at nabbing a vintage nostalgic item or a bid to find a sold-out treasure, almost everyone has shopped on eBay. This site allows sellers to make income by hocking their attic wares, and buyers get the opportunity to possess items … Continue reading The Rise of Recommerce: the Secondhand Economy [Infographic]
The Advice Economy: Next Big Market Disruptor by Brandon Murphy , June 9, 2021 As 2020 came to an end, 71% of people indicated they would focus on learning new life skills in 2021, according to research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Affirm. The pandemic accelerated the emergence of D2C brands helping millennials and … Continue reading The Advice Economy: Next Big Market Disruptor
