TaskRabbit links people to clients who need an extra pair of hands for errands. — -- Justin Prim isn’t just a bike messenger. He’s part of a new wave of self-employed go-getters, some making six ...

(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 ...

Errands marketplace TaskRabbit is shaking things up today with a change to its business model. The company says it’s shifting away from the auction model where contractors bid for tasks posted by end ...

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TaskRabbit, the handyman-for-hire app, is back online after being intentionally taken down on Monday following an apparent data breach. “While our investigation is ongoing, preliminary evidence shows ...

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TaskRabbit, the mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, has apparently been hacked. Both the company’s website and app were down at time of writing and notifications had ...

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, ...

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