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Rick Spence
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Writer, Speaker, and Consultant, Freelance
Toronto
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Biography
Long time business reporter and editor, specializing in entrepreneurship, innovation, travel and climate issues. Former editor of PROFIT, Director, and University of Toronto Magazine. Managing editor, Financial Times of Canada. Currently senior editor, Corporate Knights. Former columnist for National Post, MoneySense magazine, and Alberta Venture. Host of the Startup Canada podcast. Also published in Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Vancouver, Sun, Montreal Gazette, Calgary Herald, Alberta Report, Ottawa Citizen, and many other daily newspapers.
Travelbusiness Sustainability And Climate , Innovation And Technology Startup
eco-friendly products
Content
By Rick Spence Verified| Corporate Knights Verified In January 2021, as Trump’s first term came to an ugly end, California marketing manager Michael Seifert decided he was fed up with U.S. businesses that practise what he calls “progressive authoritarian” values. He deplored Nike for its ads featuring NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee to protest police brutality; Disney for promoting diversity; and local coffee shops for supporting Black Lives Matter.
By Rick Spence Verified| Corporate Knights Verified The day after Donald Trump’s election win, when Democratic leaders went silent, one progressive voice challenged the Republican trumpets.
By Rick Spence Verified| Corporate Knights Verified
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States