(ABC News) -Justin Prim isn't just a bike messenger. He's part of a new wave of self-employed go-getters, some making six figures, who are capitalizing on something called 'the sharing economy.' 'For ...

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The gig economy is currently focused on speed and simplicity. Many people are seeking a side hustle to help keep their lives afloat. If ...

With the festive season close at hand, demand for winter side gigs is on the rise, according to services platform Taskrabbit, with some tasks paying over $50 an hour. Starting at the end of October, ...

Ever had trouble setting up that new Ikea furniture, or needed eggs for a Sunday morning omelet but didn’t want to run to the store in your jammies? Ever had trouble setting up that new Ikea furniture ...

Errand-running tasks are a win-win. Not only can you be of service to someone who doesn’t have the time, or possibly the physical ability, to run errands, but you can also earn a decent income — and ...

Leah Busque had a problem. The software engineer already had dinner reservations and was out of dog food to feed her yellow lab. How to make the reservations and still feed Kobe? She thought that ...