The Uber-all economy: A challenge to traditional business models

This article examines the business model of car service Uber, explaining why it is posing serious competition to established businesses across categories.

The Uber-all economy: A challenge to traditional business models

J Walker SmithThe Futures Company

Uber is the poster-child for the future of consumer businesses. As a car service, it is not only remaking transportation but pioneering a new way forward for all categories. J Walker Smith describes how the Uber-all business model is attracting startups and investors while posing serious competition to established businesses. It is a perfect fit for what consumers want, for where the global economy is headed, and for employee skills in a labour market that is already being transformed by technology.

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