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Rick Spence

Rick Spence

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Writer, Speaker, and Consultant, Freelance

Toronto

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.

Final Covers

Travelbusiness Sustainability And Climate , Innovation And Technology Startup

Doesn’t Cover

eco-friendly products

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 221

  • 'Woke-free' retailer Public Square tries to install a parallel economy

    By Rick Spence Verified

    Jan. 28, 2025

  • Environmental lawyers are meeting Trump's policies head-on

    By Rick Spence Verified

    Jan. 27, 2025

  • UN talks to create a global plastic treaty have stalled. Now what?

    By Rick Spence Verified

    Dec. 03, 2024

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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

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