“Gig jobs,” like those performed by freelance drivers for Uber, account for about 34 percent of the United States workforce by at least one measure, and are expected to account for 43 percent by 2020. That stat and many others paint a picture of a workforce that is increasingly piecing together income from one or a…

The first step to succeeding in small business is choosing the right type of business to launch. This depends largely on the current market and specific industry, but also includes factors like profit potential, loan availability, competition, and industry growth. To help you decide which specific business is best for you, we identified the 40…

As of 2016, there were almost 30 million small businesses in the United States. To succeed, small businesses need a favorable economic environment to limit costs, a high-quality labor market, and a local quality of life that attracts both employees and clients. We compiled and analyzed publicly available data for all 50 states to compile…

According to a survey of over 9,500 Uber drivers, 30% of drivers earn between $15 and $20 per hour, and 18% earn between $20 and $25 per hour. The report also shows that 11% of the drivers make more than $25 per hour, while 18% makes less than $10 per hour. Other reports have shown…

The “gig economy” is a market consisting of short-term contracts and freelance work. Earlier this year, an estimated 11 percent of working adults in the U.S. worked in the gig economy as full-time independent contractors, with freelance Americans contributing nearly $1.4 trillion to the economy every year. Whether you’re considering a gig-based career or are…