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PCG Launch Free Guide To Freelancing

In preparation for National Freelancers Day 2011, which takes place on 23rd November, the PCG have released a free ‘Guide to Freelancing’. This publication has been designed to support current freelancers and contractors as well as those who are looking … Continue reading

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Contractors Are “The Natural Accelerants” Of The Economy

The PCG have issued an alert to the government following a survey they conducted of their members. Describing contractors as “the natural accelerants” of the economy the PCG say that the government need to further trim back the compliance burden … Continue reading

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National Freelancers Day 23rd November

The PCG are hosting the annual National Freelancers Day next Tuesday 23rd November. The event, supported by ICS, aims to celebrate freelancing with its 1.4m workers in the UK. Speaking about the event which launched last year, John Brazier, Managing … Continue reading

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Debate About The Future Of Freelancing

National Freelancers Day, which is organised by the PCG are announcing preparations to celebrate the day on 23rd November, 2010. In its second year, the PCG wants National Freelancers Day to highlight the benefits of freelancing and the difference it … Continue reading

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We Ask Why You Became A Contractor

At Independent Contractor Services (ICS), we may offer accountancy and administration services to contractors throughout the marketplace, but we are also interested in finding out why you chose to become a contractor. National Freelancers Day this year wants to highlight … Continue reading

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Time To Say Goodbye To IR35?

Those within the contractor marketplace are today rejoicing after the newly formed coalition government said they would review the IR35 legislation. In the Coalition’s full programme for Government, published yesterday (20th May) the Government declares it will: “Review IR35 as … Continue reading

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PCG Publish Comprehensive Guide To Aid The Freelance Market

The PCG have published a comprehensive and interactive guide on how to work with and get best value from freelance workers. The guide, which, coincides with the PCG’s ‘Britain’s Brain Gain’ campaign is easy to follow and packed with advice. … Continue reading

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PCG Aim To Drive Demand For Engineering Contractors

There is a wealth of highly skilled engineers in the UK looking for work and the PCG have highlighted that these talented engineers could be best suited to contract roles for engineering firms across the country. Whilst a lot of … Continue reading

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PCG Launches Britain’s Brain Gain

In a bid to highlight freelancers and their contribution to the UK economy, the PCG have launched a national advertising campaign, called ‘Britain’s Brain Gain’. There are 1.4 million talented freelancers, contractors and consultants that contribute £82 billion to our … Continue reading

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PCG Calls For The Next Government To Encourage Freelancing

The PCG’s managing director, John Brazier last week called for the next government to encourage freelancing as a flexible, innovative and entrepreneurial way of working. One of the benefits of freelancing is that it enables business to perform more cost-effectively. … Continue reading

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