Welcome to another edition of the MyGigsters Spotlight — your quick-read on new releases, smarter tools, and insights helping gig platforms scale faster.
This edition dives into why Stripe isn’t built for marketplaces, how we’re transforming payment operations with multi-region Xero, and new tools like Express Pay and external payees that make managing funds simpler than ever.
Stripe changed how e-commerce works—but it wasn’t built for gig or talent platforms. When you’re running a marketplace where hundreds of workers get paid every week, Stripe can quickly become a bottleneck:
💸 Expensive: Every split transaction adds up to higher costs
⏱️ Slow: Funds are often held for days before payout
🔒 Restrictive: Workers must create Stripe accounts just to get paid
🌍 Limited: Cross-border payouts are complex and costly
Marketplaces today need purpose-built payment infrastructure that enables instant payouts, global reach, and built-in compliance—without friction for workers.
How it benefits you: MyGigsters gives platforms the tools to pay instantly, stay compliant locally, and scale globally—no middlemen, no delays, no extra fees.
Online payments usually take 2–3 business days to clear. With Express Pay, funds arrive in seconds—not days.
Our first live partner, Cobber, is already using Express Pay to power instant cash flow and smoother worker payouts.
Impact:
✔️ Immediate access to funds
✔️ Real-time payouts to workers and partners
✔️ Instant reconciliation and improved financial visibility
How it benefits you: Gain full control over when and how funds move, improving cash flow and worker trust.
One portal, many Xeros—seamless invoicing across regions.
Clients can now connect multiple regional Xero accounts within the Payments Portal. Invoices automatically sync to the right account with real-time status tracking—no more manual exports or errors.
Impact:
✔️ Simplified multi-region finance operations
✔️ Reduced manual work and data errors
✔️ Real-time visibility of invoices across regions
How it benefits you: Manage all your regional accounts from one dashboard with less manual intervention and more control.
Beyond talents—pay anyone, anywhere.
You can now add external payees via bank details directly in the Payments Portal—vendors, agencies, or bill payments.
Impact:
✔️ Unified payment experience for all payees
✔️ Faster, more flexible fund transfers
✔️ Reduced reliance on manual banking tools
How it benefits you: Consolidate every payment type—internal or external—into one streamlined workflow.
Our sessions with founders continue to deliver insights and results. Diagnose bottlenecks in onboarding, payouts, compliance, and benefits—then get your personal growth roadmap + maturity score.
We’ve been running Market Strategy Sessions with marketplace founders—and the results speak for themselves.
Now, you can experience the same.
Limited spots only. In a 2-hour deep dive with marketplace experts (35+ years’ combined experience), you’ll walk away with:
✔️ Growth opportunities unique to your platform
✔️ Benchmarks against industry leaders
✔️ Compliance & operations health check
✔️ A clear game plan for short and long-term goals
💡 Benefit to you: Get a crystal-clear, tailored roadmap you can act on immediately.
(And if you don’t see the value? Your $1,000 upfront fee is fully refundable.)
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We launched a Reddit community just for founders and operators in marketplace & gig platforms.
Share plays, ask questions, and connect with peers.
Every feature is designed to help platforms scale efficiently, build trust, and deliver standout worker experiences.
We’re just getting started — more innovations and product updates are on the way as we continue building for the future of work.
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