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National Freelancers Day Celebrates Growing Community

This week saw the third National Freelancers Day (NFD), the PCG’s celebration of the freelance community. Following praise from Prime Minister David Cameron the event sought to highlight the value of freelancers and contractors to the British Industry. As well … Continue reading

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Three Cheers For Contractors

Today is National Freelancers Day, a day to recognise the contribution freelancers, consultants and contractors make to the UK economy so here’s to you, let’s celebrate your achievements. As part of the celebrations, the PCG who launched National Freelancers Day … Continue reading

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Are you clued up on Freelancing?

National Freelancers Day aims to celebrate freelancing and this year as part of their initiative to raise awareness about freelancing, they have designed a quiz called simply, ‘Fit to Freelance Quiz’. The short quiz consists of 9 questions all about … Continue reading

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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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“Freelancing Is X Factor Of UK Industry”

The PCG have announced that they will be holding their 3rd National Freelancers Day at the end of this year. The event, which will take place on the 23rd November, will feature a number of lectures as well as a … Continue reading

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PCG Positive For 2011

John Brazier, managing director of the PCG, today issued a positive statement to contractors and freelancers ahead of what is expected to be a tough year in the labour market. He said, “The spectre of redundancies, public sector cut backs … Continue reading

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ICS Prize Winners

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, we felt this would be a perfect time to announce the winners of our latest competitions. We have two prizes to announce; the first was part of our festive referral scheme, with all current … Continue reading

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IT Contracting Opportunities Improving

Since the comprehensive spending review in September, there has been speculation over the current opportunities for IT contractors. But now many are starting to see positive signs in the jobs market. With the profile of contractors highlighted recently, such as … Continue reading

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Value Of Contractors Highlighted To Businesses

Last week’s National Freelancer Day proved to be a success in highlighting the importance of contractors and freelance workers in the UK. The reaction to the day was wholly positive and was even backed by the Prime Minister David Cameron. … Continue reading

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James Bellini On The Freelance Revolution

National Freelancers Day, hosted by the PCG this week, has been hailed a success and a number of experts have praised the event as a platform for the future of the freelance workforce. Dr James Bellini, the leading futurologist, gave … Continue reading

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