 GigSmart founder and co-CEO, Ted Catino, developed the device-based job platform to connect freelancers with interesting and well-paying job opportunities. An innovative entrepreneur and successful businessman, Ted Catino advocates for families to embrace a positive work-life balance.
Having the flexibility to adjust work hours to make more time for family, personal interests, or education is essential to an employee's well-being and productivity. Highlighted below are some ways workplaces can encourage a better work-life balance among their employees. 1. Teleworking. If the majority of an employee’s tasks can be done remotely, offering opportunities to work outside of the workplace can greatly improve employee well-being. This is especially beneficial for workers with long commutes or who have young children at home. 2. Flexible Start and Finish Times. Instead of requiring all employees to be present from 9 to 5, many companies only obligate staff to be in the office for an eight-hour period. Employees can, therefore, create their schedule based on their own preferences. Early risers can work from 6 am to 2 pm, while working parents can schedule a later start time in order to drop their child off at school. 3. Paid Time Off Policies. Paid Time Off policies combine all vacation, sick days, and personal days into one timebank that employees can draw from to take a day off. Employees do not need to inform their manager of the reason for requested time off and they can be used for any purpose.  Ted Catino has enjoyed a lengthy career as an entrepreneur that includes being named an Ernst & Young 'Entrepreneur of the Year' in 1995. Ted Catino leverages this experience and a BS in accounting from Miami University as the founding partner and co-CEO of GigSmart in Cincinnati, Ohio.
GigSmart leverages smartphone technology to provide an innovative worker and volunteer solution for job seekers and organizations. The application, which is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, matches employers with job seekers and then facilitates a seamless and efficient hiring, payment, and review process. The firm currently offers two smartphone applications, GIGSMART Get Workers for employers and GIGSMART Get Gigs for job seekers. The GIGSMART Get Gigs application allows workers to create a profile and receive on-demand job requests, all while avoiding the lengthy interviews and vetting processes found in most hiring solutions. The application currently maintains a 4.8 star rating (out of 5) on the Apple App Store, with reviews praising its easy to learn and efficient functionality. Other reviews have highlighted the ability to add different job titles and set custom rates. For additional information on the GIGSMART Get Gigs app, visit www.gigsmart.com.  Theodore “Ted” Catino has created and overseen successful businesses for more than 20 years. In 2016, Ted Catino and his wife, Becky, co-founded GigSmart, where they help organizations to navigate the on-demand economy. GigSmart is a mobile application that enables users to seek flexible employment and provides charitable organizations with an effective method for managing their volunteers needs.
GigSmart provides charities with a no-cost method of managing their current volunteer workforce while increasing their access to new group of volunteers. Through GigSmart, charities gain access to the application’s database of available workers, many of whom can begin working immediately. In addition, charities that are shorthanded for an event can use the app to fill their volunteer needs on the spot. GigSmart can also connect charities with parents who wish to volunteer with their children, students who need to earn service hours for school, and retirees who desire a means of giving back to their community.  An entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience, Theodore (Ted) Catino is the co-founder of the GigSmart mobile application. Ted Catino’s accomplishments as an entrepreneur earned him recognition as the EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year in 1995.
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year program recognizes entrepreneurs with the drive to develop new world-changing solutions. In addition, the honor recognizes the efforts of individuals who create products and services that cause forward momentum in the economy. Those nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year benefit from increased awareness of their brands through exposure to judges, sponsors, other entrepreneurs, and the public. Eligible candidates for EY Entrepreneur of the Year include leaders, founders, and CEOs of public and privately held companies established at least three years prior to the nomination. A panel of independent judges selects winners in multiple industry categories and presents the honor during the Entrepreneur of the Year US Awards Gala.  Over the course of his career as an Ohio-based business executive, Theodore “Ted” Catino has led companies focused on automotive financing, investments, and technology. Outside of his professional activities, Ted Catino spends his free time traveling, riding motorcycles, and skiing.
Despite its modest elevation, Ohio offers several resorts for those who enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. With verticals ranging from 175 to 300 feet, Ohio’s ski resorts are perfect for beginning and intermediate skiers, but those with more advanced skills will also find plenty of opportunities to enjoy themselves. One of the state’s most popular ski destinations is Mad River Mountain, a resort that features 20 trails that cut through 144 skiable acres. Since its opening in 1962, the resort has grown to include the most expansive area of skiing terrain in the state. It is also home to Avalanche Tubing Park, Ohio’s largest tubing destination. In addition to Mad River Mountain, skiers in Ohio can go to Snow Trails and Alpine Valley. The area around Cleveland features the resorts of Boston Mills and Brandywine, which are only five minutes away from each other by car.  The cofounder of GigSmart, Theodore “Ted” Catino has more than two decades of experience in finance and entrepreneurial investments. Ted Catino previously served as the chief executive officer of Security National Automotive Acceptance Corporation (SNAAC), an auto financing company in Ohio that primarily serves military personnel. Although he sold the company in 2011, SNAAC has continued to experience success and was listed among Enquirer Media’s 2016 Greater Cincinnati Top Workplaces.
The Top Workplaces list consists of an annual compilation that highlights the best places to work throughout the country based entirely upon employee feedback. While the primary list includes companies located nationwide, Enquirer Media also releases regional lists. The organization works with research firm WorkplaceDynamics to compile the listing and begins seeking nominations for top workplaces in November. WorkplaceDynamics takes over the process after nominations are made by inviting nominated companies and other organizations in the region. The firm conducts surveys that collect feedback from employees regarding their place of employment and collaborates with major publishing partners across the United States to administer regional Top Workplaces programs.  Theodore “Ted” Catino serves as the cofounder of several companies, including GigSmart, an app connecting workers and businesses in the gig economy. In his free time, Ted Catino enjoys watching Notre Dame Fighting Irish football.
The Fighting Irish recently announced the addition of Alohi Gilman for the 2018 season. A safety hailing from Hawaii, Alohi Gilman spent his freshman season with the United States Naval Academy in 2016. Gilman started in 12 of the 14 games and demonstrated a diverse set of skills while playing the positions of linebacker, corner, and safety. During the 2016 campaign, he recorded 76 tackles, 50 solo stops, five pass breakups, five tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble. Notre Dame’s head coach, Dick Corbett, stated that Gilman is a good fit for the program as a strong hit-and-run safety. He also cited Gilman’s character and dedication to his academic goals. Following his transfer, Gilman will be eligible to play in the 2018 season.  The recipient of a bachelor’s in accounting from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Theodore "Ted" Catino is an entrepreneur with decades of experience. Ted Catino's latest venture is GigSmart, a mobile application that helps employers and employees better navigate the ever-expanding gig economy.
A recent study from Emergent Research and Intuit projected that by 2021, some 9.2 million Americans will have jobs in the gig economy, the name given to the employment sector encompassing on-demand freelance work obtained through companies like Uber, Airbnb, and TaskRabbit. As of 2016, an estimated 3.9 million Americans were gig workers, and that number is projected to rise steadily over the next five years. By the end of 2017, as many as 4.8 million Americans will have some form of gig employment, which is greater than the number of people who work in the information sector and only 2 million fewer than the amount of workers in construction. The rapid rise of the gig economy has helped businesses such as Intuit, which produces TurboTax and QuickBooks. On May 24, the company's stock reached an all-time high thanks to an increasing number of freelance workers requiring the use of its services.  The recipient of a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Miami University, Theodore "Ted" Catino is an entrepreneur who founded Specialty Auto Finance Company and is a founding partner of Boston's 625 Investments, LLC. Ted Catino's latest venture is GigSmart, a mobile application which connects employers with individuals seeking short-term, flexible employment.
According to Intuit, the company which owns TurboTax, gig workers comprise roughly 34 percent of the United States workforce. Additionally, the company predicts that, by 2020, gig workers will make up 43 percent of the economy. Referencing the growing number of freelance workers within the transportation industry, the company's CEO, Brad Smith, believes self-employed work has increased opportunity in other industries as well. Data from a joint study between Intuit and Emergent Research shows that, led by online enterprises, there are nearly four million conventional gig workers in the country. That number is expected to rise to 7.7 million by 2020, although it is difficult to determine how many workers use gig employment as a full-time job as opposed to a part-time way to generate supplemental income. Official numbers are expected to be released by the US Labor Department in 2018.  Theodore "Ted" Catino is a Cincinnati-based entrepreneur who recently co-founded the job-connecting mobile application GigSmart. Outside of his professional endeavors, Ted Catino is an avid fan of the National Football League's (NFL) Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals filled a major need at the 2017 NFL Draft with the ninth overall selection of wide receiver John Ross. Cincinnati only had three players with over 500 receiving yards last season, while only A.J. Green averaged over 55 yards receiving per game. Ross, meanwhile, recorded the third most touchdowns in the entire NCAA last season and finished second in the Pac-12 conference in receiving yards. Ross spent four seasons at the University of Washington but missed the entire 2015 campaign due to an ACL injury. However, he returned healthy for his senior season in 2016 and recorded 17 touchdowns on 81 pass receptions. A dual-threat receiver, he also carried the ball eight times for 102 yards and scored four kick-return touchdowns. At the NFL combine, Ross completed the 40-yard dash in a record time of 4.22 seconds. |
AuthorThree years later, they bought out the investor and established lines of credit for $500,000. This amount grew over 25 years to some $300 million. The company eventually built ties with several thousand dealers in 30 states and hired 125 employees. Archives
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