Technology has fuelled an explosion of sharing economy business models In the last decade, technology has fuelled an explosion of sharing economy business models who in just a few short…
The fast-growing world of monetizing underused assets It goes by many names: the “sharing economy,” the “gig economy,” the “on-demand economy.” It has grown from almost nothing to a pool…
Something profound is going on Think about some of the fastest growing and most innovative companies and what makes them different: Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles….
Is the sharing economy also about when “nature calls” The sharing economy isn’t just about accommodations, lending, boats and toys – it’s also about when “nature calls”. We’ve all been in a…
Sharing isn’t new As humans, we have shared since the start of time. But, collaborative consumption fuelled by the sharing economy has undergone an exponential shift in the last couple…
The sharing economy will disrupt many industries Social technologies radically disrupted communications, marketing and customer care. With these same technologies, customers now buy products once and share them with each…
Kindergarten classrooms – you must share everything In fact, the age-old philosophy once relegated to kindergarten classrooms – you must share! – has become a veritable disruptor to the way we…
From communication to social media and the new shared economy The Internet revolution – from communication to social media and the new shared economy – has done more than just break…
By harnessing the power of the mobile Internet, new companies are encouraging their customers to share products, from connecting people who want to lend money with those who want to borrow, share…
The evolution of the Internet The evolution of the Internet has shifted the relationships between sellers and buyers. The first era of the internet was one-way, allowing corporations to better…
Peer-to-peer boat sharing Now the the sharing economy has hit the water – peer-to-peer boat sharing. A new breed of boat-sharing services is entering the market. Much as Airbnb, HomeTrip…
How to avoid business disruption? What’s the key to avoid business disruption? Technology startups are disruptive because they are driven by a desire to solve an unsolved problem in a…
