Money, Finances and Insurance for Gig Workers

We look specifically at Doordash and whether they provide insurance for their delivery contractors or Dashers.

Understanding how insurance works for delivery-based independent contractors for gig economy companies like Uber Eats, Doordash, Grubhub, Instacart and others. We look at why insurance companies typically won't cover you if you are delivering and how to find the right insurance.

I walk through my journey of finding an insurance company that provides insurance coverage while delivering for Doordash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Grubhub and others.

My review of what it was like getting an insurance quote through CommercialInsurance.net. That company has since rebranded as Tivly.

We look at best practices for paying one's self as a small business owner and independent contractor. With a focus on rideshare and delivery, we focus especially on how to ensure you have set aside money for future car expenses, taxes, and other benefits.

As independent contractors for gig economy companies like Doordash, Uber, Instacart, Lyft and others, there is no paid time off or vacation pay. We explore one strategy that allows self-employed individuals to provide their own paid time off so they can avoid the worries that go with taking time away for vacation or health reasons.

Bookkeeping can be intimidating. We look at seven concepts to follow when keeping records for your gig economy business that make it easier to know how to keep track of your earnings and expenses.