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 can make to the UK economy.
There will be a series of events throughout Britain to [...]

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 freelancing and contracting as a lifestyle choice. On unveiling the focus for this year’s day, John [...]

ICS Competition Winner Enjoys Their Short Break

In line with the first National Freelancers Day, which was held on 23rd November 2009, Independent Contractor Services (ICS) ran a competition aimed at all contractors and freelancers. To be in with a chance to win a trip to Krakow, they simply had to enter a few details via our website.
The winner, Phil from North [...]

Lasting Impressions Created Following National Freelancers Day?

National Freelancers Day appears to have achieved PCG’s multiple objectives which were; to stimulate debate and generate publicity for, and recognition of, the contribution that contractors, freelancers, interims and consultants make to UK PLC.
On Monday, the PCG organised a series of events up and down the country to mark the day as well as a [...]

ICS Celebrates National Freelancers Day with Holiday Giveaway

Independent Contractor Services Ltd (ICS) is supporting National Freelancers Day on 23 Nov 2009 by offering contractors the opportunity to win a weekend city break for two in Kraków. To enter simply request a free IR35 and contractor tax review by visiting http://www.ics.me.uk/national-freelancers-day.
John Lyon, Managing Director of ICS, comments, “We welcome any initiative that highlights [...]

Make Your Voice Heard In Time For National Freelancers Day

The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) mission is representing, supporting and promoting the freelance community, with specific attention to the needs of those freelancers who are members of PCG. 23 November is to be National Freelancers Day (NFD). The aim of the day is to gain wider recognition for the contribution that freelancers, consultants, interims and [...]

PCG Webcast – Freelancing: The Future of Work

To mark National Freelancers Day on the 23rd November this year, the PCG will be hosting a special webcast entitled ‘Freelancing: The Future of Work’. This webcast will see a group of experts looking ahead to 2020, examining how the concept of freelancing and contracting is likely to develop within the changing business world.
Dr James [...]

PCG’s National Freelancers Day – 23rd November 2009

In a drive to gain wider recognition for the contribution that freelancers, consultants and contractors make to the UK economy, The Professional Contractors Group has declared 23rd November as National Freelancers Day. The PCG wants Freelancers and Contractors to be recognised for their ability to provide flexible solutions, working hard with their clients to assist [...]