National Freelancers Day

Now showing: special webcast on the future of work and the role of the freelancer

The webcast to celebrate National Freelancers Day has sparked discussion on a number of topics, for example 'personal branding' and 'collaborative networks'. To view the films and to read or write comments...

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Shout it from the rooftops, today is National Freelancers Day!

Today has been set aside to gain wider recognition for the contribution that freelancers, consultants and contractors make to the UK economy. PCG (the voice of freelancing) has declared today National Freelancers Day.

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The Freelance Community Get Behind National Freelancers Day

As well as around 800 people supporting the various events and panel debates that are taking place around the UK on the evening of National Freelancers Day, there has been amazing support from the broader community - and we would like on behalf of all freelancers to thank those companies supporting this programme. A full list of companies who have pledged their support to the day can be found here.

We have highlighted below a selection of other intreresting ways that the day has been supported and some potentially enticing special offers:

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PCG calls for fairness, clarity and recognition for freelancers in Manifesto

PCG, the voice of freelancing, is calling for "fairness, clarity, and recognition" in its new 'Manifesto for Freelancing', launched today (23rd November) at the House of Commons, as part of a special reception to celebrate "National Freelancers Day".

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Bank on freelancers say top business experts…they’re the way to UK prosperity

“Bigger is dumber…..” according to Sir Tom Farmer, founder of Kwik-Fit.

Along with several other business leaders, Sir Tom has come out in support of tapping into freelancers’ talents as the country strives to get back on its feet over the next decade and beyond. Michael van Swaaij, former md of eBay Europe and chairman of Skype along with commentators from Thales, The Audit Commission, AD Aerospace and Carillion have all outlined the importance of the UK’s freelance skills and expertise.

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Sir Tom Farmer Joins the National Freelancers Day Debate

Sir Tom Farmer one of the UK’s most successful ever entrepreneurs has joined an influential group of corporate big hitters in celebrating National Freelancers Day on November 23rd.

In a fascinating and exclusive interview Sir Tom outlines the importance of the freelancers community as we fight our way out of recession.

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Contribute to the National Freelancers Day Survey

23 November is to be National Freelancers Day (NFD). The aim of the day is to to gain wider recognition for the contribution that freelancers, consultants, interims and contractors make to the UK economy. To support this, PCG would like to invite freelance contractors, consultants and interims to share views on the evolving profile of contractors, their achievements, their personal experiences and their relationship with business leaders and permanent employees via this special online survey.

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The Freelance Community gets behind National Freelancers Day

A range of suppliers, stakeholders and various interested parties are getting behind National Freelancers Day. For a full list of supporters visit: http://www.nationalfreelancersday.org.uk/cms/nfd-supporters

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Attend your local event and celebrate National Freelancers Day with us on 23rd November

To mark National Freelancers Day events are taking place up and down the UK, organised by PCG, our members and a host of interested parties. We urge you to show your support and get yourself along to your local event to be informed by and engage in some scintillating discussion and participate in a spot of networking.

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PCG calls upon freelance spirits to support national campaign

15 October 2009: PCG, the representative body for freelancers, contractors and consultants in the UK, has launched its ‘Spirit of freelancing’ campaign to capture thoughts and ideas from freelancers in the run up to Monday 23rd November, National Freelancers Day.

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Business commentators look ahead to 2020 as PCG marks National Freelancers Day

6 October 2009: On Monday 23rd November, to mark National Freelancers Day, PCG, the representative body for freelancers, contractors and consultants in the UK, will be hosting a special webcast entitled ‘The future of work: role of the freelancer'. A select group of experts will look ahead to 2020, examining how the concept of freelancing is likely to develop within the changing business world.

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