The numerous lawsuits against companies like Uber and Homejoy (which actually recently forced them to liquidate as a result) have spurred a political debate around the sharing/on-demand economy and employee classification and protection. The arguments against companies operating in this space are mainly that they disguise employees as independent contractors, therefore resulting in loss of protection for the workers and […]
4 Lessons Online Businesses Can Learn From Brick-and-Mortar Shops
Being an online business doesn’t excuse you from excellent customer service. The process of starting a business has clearly evolved. From 20 years ago, when only the established could become entrepreneurs, online platforms and an increase in availability of resources has opened the floodgates. This, of course, this hasn’t changed the fact that anyone can […]
The 10 Most Common Startup Mistakes
Put a few entrepreneurs in a room and you’ll find the topic of conversation will inevitably gravitate toward startup faux pas. I’ve been in that room enough times to know, after a while, it’s the same record all over again. I share with you below the 10 most frequent startup mistakes, which also reflect my […]
The Future of the Labor Market
In the past five years or so, we’ve seen the creation of a $1BN new market. It’s one that has been given numerous names, from crowdsourcing, to online outsourcing, online marketplaces and workspaces. Fundamentally, it’s about the democratization of labor, and about the empowering of people to provide their skill in bite-sized quantities, on demand, across […]