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Why the gig economy must change to survive the cost of living crisis

A recent article in The Guardian highlights how half of the UK’s gig economy workers are earning below the minimum wage. Long wait times, low pay and uncertainty around spikey income are just some of the biggest challenges highlighted facing workers in the gig economy. This uncertainty, amidst the current cost of living crisis, threatens the viability of the long term success of the gig economy model. Read about these challenges facing both business owners and gig workers alike, and how companies like Gigable can provide a better, more sustainable solution for the gig economy.

The Challenges of Last Mile Delivery

Small business owners in any business-to-consumer (B2C) industry need to ensure that their last mile delivery is efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. The proliferation of fast-paced delivery platforms presents both solutions and challenges to small business owners. Customers demand fast delivery times, regular updates on the status of their delivery, the ability to track their orders in real-time and a quality service. Failing to deliver this to your customers can cause damage to your brand and high customer churn . Read about these challenges and how Gigable uniquely provides a combined solution, in both a reliable network of delivery drivers and through our delivery management and route optimisation software that supercharges your business with the latest features.

Gigable partners with Yoello to provide low-fee food delivery

Gigable is announcing an exciting new partnership with the award winning Yoello. Yoello provide a wide range of tools for restaurants and businesses in the hospitality sector. These include a low fee online delivery platform, and other functionality such as table ordering, QR code menus, pay at table solutions and more!

Gigable x 1PlusSecurity | Finding dependable security staff for any event

1PlusSecurity required flexible event stewards and security personnel for concerts, festivals and events. They choose Gigable to support event planning and sourcing dependable event staff for temp jobs or shifts.

How Izz Cafe increased revenue from takeaway orders using Gigable

Izz cafe was charged up to 30 per cent for processing and food service delivery for an order with the aggregator companies! They cut ties with the aggregators and found Gigable who do not take a percentage of the basket order.

How The Regency Club use Gigable to support their delivery service

How The Regency Club offer their own delivery service with Gigable. As a result, The Regency Club have more control over the end-to-end customer experience and continues to rely on deliveries as a key revenue stream.

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April 25, 2023

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Read how Tribal Burger used Gigable to cut high commission costs

Read how Tribal Burger looked to Gigable to cut aggregator delivery platform costs and gain efficiency without sacrificing quality. As a result, Tribal Burger turned over more net profit on delivery by using Gigable as their delivery management software and source of delivery drivers for short term flexible shifts.

How To Create A Reliable Source Of Hospitality Staff For Your Business

The labour shortage in hospitality staffing is costing your small business time, revenue and customers. If your business is struggling to fill essential positions (from waiters and waitresses to bar backs) it's essential you have a reliable strategy when it comes to sourcing flexible workers. The ideal solution is one that is offers a reliable pool of temporary staff, one that minimises recruitment costs and gives you back your time as a business owner, so that you can spend less time recruiting and interviewing, and more time managing your business.

How To Keep Your Restaurant Staffed During A Labour Shortage

The labour shortage is costing you money, time, and customers. If you are struggling to fill waiting positions and spending your time looking for a reliable team to service your customers— there’s a better way.

How Press Up Hospitality Group used Gigable to pivot during the pandemic

Read about how Gigable provides a reliable source of delivery drivers and delivery management software to Press Up Hospitality Group, one of Ireland's largest hospitality companies. Gigable was able to offer a scalable solution for hiring delivery drivers for part-time work, and delivery management software that increased operational efficiency ensured a quality customer experience for the Press Up Hospitality Group across their family of restaurant chains.

Get rewards, protections and benefits with Gigable.

Gigable offer freelancer gig workers unparalleled benefits and rewards. Whether you need GP services, want to access paid leave benefits, or are interested in deals and discounts on your favorite brands, Gigable has partnered with Collective Benefits, an insurance & benefits platform built specifically for independent workers. So you can get more out of every gig with Gigable.

International Workers Day

Did you know that yesterday was International Workers Day? Also known as ‘Labour Day’. It comes from a history of honouring employee contributions and hard work and is celebrated widely across the world. Because of that, today we want to honour you; our freelancers and businesses. On behalf of Gigable, a huge thank you from us to you for all your hard work!

Gigable Versus The Aggregator

A McKinsey study in 2021 showed that aggregator platforms, which can charge upwards of 40% on basket value, result in a loss for the restaurant for an average order. Gigable can help turn that loss into a profit. See how Gigable can increase your restuarant's revenue from food delivery by reducing your reliance on aggregator platforms like Just Eat, Uber Eats and Deliveroo.

Gigable First To Offer Paid Leave for Gig Workers across Ireland and UK

Gigable, the first equitable gig economy marketplace for delivery has partnered with Europe's leading insurance and benefits platform for the gig economy, Collective Benefits to extend its suite of independent worker benefits to include paid leave cover. The new offering aims to help bridge the gap between employment and independent working and help workers remain financially stable in the event of requiring time off work.

Gigable Benefits - How to Claim

Read this blog which tells you all you need to know about how to claim your Gigable Benefits as a freelancer

Dedicated Gigs Page

Check out what the Dedicated Gig Page in the Business Portal is and how it works

What are Gigable Benefits

Read about what great freelancer benefits Gigable has to offer, hrough our partnership with Collective Benefits. Deals and discounts, health and welness cover and paid leave if you have to take time off work are just some of the meaningful benefits our freelancers can access.

How to cancel a gig as a Freelancer

Cancelling a gig can cause pain and stress to a business owner. However, sometimes it can't be avoided. Read this blog for instructions on how to cancel a gig you are confirmed for as a freelancer on Gigable.

Freelancer Identity Verification Tips

This short blog lists what types of identification and supporting document can be used when verifying your identity, with our identity verification partner Stripe, on Gigable.

Calling all freelancers: Why is your Gigable profile so important?

Read about why your Gigable profile page is so important, and how a good profile can improve your chances of getting selected for gigs. Read more to find out!

Gig worker wages and the rising cost of living

In this study we discuss the impact the pandemic had on the restaurant and food delivery industry, and how it relates to gig worker wages. This study found that businesses that paid higher wages on Gigable, statistically tended to have higher fulfilment for gigs. A survey of our freelancer community also revealed that gig workers cite rising fuel costs as one of their biggest concerns. Read this report to find out more and see how fair and equitable wages, combined with wage certainty, can result in a better experience, not only for worker and delivery people in the gig economy, but also for the businesses (and their customers) that hire them.

Top Tips to increase your Gig Fulfilment

Top Tips to increase your Gig Fulfilment!

The Web is Decentralising. So Will how We Work.

The Web is Decentralising. So Will How We Work. Read the thoughts of Gigable CEO, John Ryan, as he gives his thoughts on the future of work, and how empoyment models are likely to change in the not too distant future.

How to post a successful Gig

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November 11, 2022

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Gigable Payments

Gigable Payment Process

Cancelling a Gig on the Business Portal

Introducing 2FA to make payments more secure

This an extra security layer we are introducing to ensure your account continues to be safe and secure. Users will still have to sign in using their username and password, but now additionally they will have to input a code sent to the registered email account in order to login and another (OTP) to begin executing payments.

Hear from Cormac, as he answers top questions from our freelancers

Here from our Community Operations Manager, Cormac, as he answers some questions from the Gigable freelancer community.

Tips to keep your Gigable account secure

Read these guidelines about your Gigable account security and follow these tips to keep your account secure.

The Old Virtues and New Paradigms of Gen Z

Gigable's CEO, John Ryan, shares his thoughts on our newest generation of workers and how "Gen Z" are causing us all to challenge ourselves and question the status quo.

Reporting an Incident During a Gig

The safety of our freelancers is highly important to us, however, incidents do occur that may put the safety of our freelancers at risk. In these cases we urge you to report the incident to the relevant authorities so it can be dealt with swiftly, fairly and by the correct organisations.

Freelancer of the Month

Check out this blog post which shows our latest freelancer of the month awards!

Gigable CEO, John Ryan, speaks with Adrian Weckler

In this podcast, Gigable CEO, John Ryan, sits down with Adrian Weckler to discuss the gig economy, the challenges it creates and solves, and what lies ahead for the gig economy in the future.

Gigable Press Coverage

Gigable had some exciting press coverage this month, covering our partnership with the Press Up Group. We're delighted to see Gigable growing and continuously gaining recognition from national media outlets.

Competiton winners

Check out the competition winners from this years Summer Lovin' Challange

Future of Last Mile Delivery

The future of restraunt delivery depends on empowering the people within it. Read the thoughts of Gigable CEO, John Ryan, as he expands on where the future of last mile delivery is headed, and what it means for all of us in the industry.

Top Tips for Freelancers Using Gigable

Here are some tips you should know as a freelance gig workers using Gigable. Check out this quick blog filled with tips that will help you get your next gig! Good luck!

Founder Memo #001 Uber, the Gig Economy & Economic Growth

Read the thoughts of John Ryan, Gigable CEO, as he comments on the recent court rulings relating to Uber and what it might mean for the future of the gig economy.

What to expect for your first Gig

So you have created a profile on Gigable and have just got accepted for your first gig. What next? We have outlined some tips below to help you ace your first Gig!

How to write a good Gig Description

Here are Gigable's top tips for perfecting your all important gig description, allowing you to attract the best freelancers on the platform!

We hear from Maigurs, about their time with Gigable

We love to share stories from Gigable Freelancers, and this month we hear from Maigurs and his first gig with Elephant & Castle in Sandyford. Maigurs offers his advice for someone ahead of their first gig.

Everything You Need to Know About Paying Tax with Gigable

Check out this quick guide about how to pay your tax as a gig economy worker in Ireland. Hear from Nathan Trust who give their top tips on how to manage your finances as a gig economy worker.

A perennial truth seen in 2018: Demand is hard to predict!

Now, as the New Year is well under way and businesses are back in full swing after the holidays, one lesson has become more apparent than ever to us here at Gigable, and our partners in business. Whether you are a busy pizza place doing food delivery, a courier company in the challenging world of logistics, a hotel or restaurant rostering hospitality staff, accurately predicting when exactly demand will peak is an almost impossible task!

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February 27, 2023

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Webinar: Gigable CEO, John Ryan, discusses Gigable's investment opportunity with Spark Crowdfunding

Why the gig economy must change to survive the cost of living crisis

The Challenges of Last Mile Delivery

Gigable partners with Yoello to provide low-fee food delivery

Gigable x 1PlusSecurity | Finding dependable security staff for any event

How Izz Cafe increased revenue from takeaway orders using Gigable

How The Regency Club use Gigable to support their delivery service

Read how Tribal Burger used Gigable to cut high commission costs

How To Create A Reliable Source Of Hospitality Staff For Your Business

How To Keep Your Restaurant Staffed During A Labour Shortage

How Press Up Hospitality Group used Gigable to pivot during the pandemic

Get rewards, protections and benefits with Gigable.

International Workers Day

Gigable Versus The Aggregator

Gigable First To Offer Paid Leave for Gig Workers across Ireland and UK

Gigable Benefits - How to Claim

Dedicated Gigs Page

What are Gigable Benefits

How to cancel a gig as a Freelancer

Freelancer Identity Verification Tips

Calling all freelancers: Why is your Gigable profile so important?

Gig worker wages and the rising cost of living

Top Tips to increase your Gig Fulfilment

The Web is Decentralising. So Will how We Work.

How to post a successful Gig

Halloween Promotion

Gigable Payments

Cancelling a Gig on the Business Portal

Introducing 2FA to make payments more secure

Hear from Cormac, as he answers top questions from our freelancers

Tips to keep your Gigable account secure

The Old Virtues and New Paradigms of Gen Z

Reporting an Incident During a Gig

Freelancer of the Month

Gigable CEO, John Ryan, speaks with Adrian Weckler

Gigable Press Coverage

Competiton winners

Future of Last Mile Delivery

Top Tips for Freelancers Using Gigable

Founder Memo #001 Uber, the Gig Economy & Economic Growth

What to expect for your first Gig

How to write a good Gig Description

We hear from Maigurs, about their time with Gigable

Everything You Need to Know About Paying Tax with Gigable

A perennial truth seen in 2018: Demand is hard to predict!

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