David Cameron
Prime Minister
This year marks the third National Freelancers Day and each year it is getting bigger. Last year the message reached over 1 million people including recognition from the Prime Minister in this letter.
The goals for 23rd November 2011 (#nfd23Nov) are:
- To help freelancers talk knowledgeably about the value they bring to British industry
- To help British industry tap into that value
- To secure the support of ministers who can help stimulate the sector
- To create a useful flow of information and a more sophisticated talent market
The centrepiece of National Freelancers Day 2011 will be the freelance lecture, set to take place on 23rd November in Central London.
Set to a background of robust independent research, the lecture will host some of the world's leading speakers on flexible working as well as UK business leaders.
The panel will be debating the key questions around how British businesses can affect the UK economic recovery and grow if they use freelancing effectively.
"Future is freelance" said futurologist James Bellini at last year's lecture.
In his keynote speech he explained how the world is fragmenting and we are moving into a networked economy where an individual is as important as a big company. This offers fantastic opportunities for the businesses that can embrace the concept.
This year we will explore those opportunities in greater depth:
- How can the business community best harness the opportunity?
- How can the freelance community help them harness it?
- How can we, as a society, as an economy, make sure the opportunity doesn't pass us by?
- What challenges need to be overcome?
Speaker lineup to be announced.
Flexibility, capability, agility, compatibility - let's talk freelancing!
The Freelance Lecture, LSO St Luke's, 161 Old Street, London EC1 9NG
23rd November 6.30pm - 9:00pm
The second Freelance Lecture forms the centrepiece of National Freelancers Day 2011 (once again supported by our media partner the Telegraph Media Group).
Fit to Freelance Quiz
We're warming up for National Freelancers Day on 23rd November 2011 and are asking you to put your freelance prowess to the test!!
Find out what your freelance ranking is; are you a freelance Ninja or a humble apprentice?
"As a freelancer we have to wear many hats. And if you don't
wear the business hat, you're going to get rained on." So says Dan Pink, and we couldn't agree more.
Sharpen your freelance business skills with this special webinar series. Dan Pink and 15 other seasoned pros cover everything from using social media, getting referrals, running email campaigns, CV and interview techniques, negotiating rates and lots more.
Check out the full programme here:
The Freelance Webinars
"As freelancers we have to wear many hats. And if you don't wear the business hat, you're going to get rained on." So says Dan Pink, and we couldn't agree more.
Sharpen your freelance business skills with this special webinar series. Dan Pink and 15 other seasoned pros cover everything from using social media, getting referrals, running email campaigns, CV and interview techniques, negotiating rates and lots more.
Taster Session 1: Running the show
Insights for new and established freelancers to design an effective business framework.
Sponsored by Freelancer.co.uk (micro-outsourcing for small businesses) and Freelancing Matters magazine.
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Session 2: Winning work
Concise tips that can be actioned immediately plus techniques that deliver increasing results with practice.
Sponsored by Randell Dorling Limited (cost-effective insurance for contractors) and ITS International (international tax and planning).
* Please note that some visitors are experience problems viewing the webinars using Internet Explorer 8. If you are having this problem please try upgrading to 9 or using another browser such as Firefox/Chrome/Safari.
Session 3: Building a strong profile
Ideas you can implement in the medium term to improve your credibility and standing in the market.
Sponsored by SJD Accountancy (specialist contractor accountants) and ContractorFinancials (mortgages, pensions and protection).
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Session 4: Freelancers and the changing world of work
4 x 15-20 min videos
Exploring the state of the market and developments in the new economy to help with long term strategic planning.
Sponsored by FreeAgent (accounting software, simplified) and Randell Dorling Limited (cost-effective insurance for contractors).
* Please note that some visitors are experience problems viewing the webinars using Internet Explorer 8. If you are having this problem please try upgrading to 9 or using another browser such as Firefox/Chrome/Safari.
Do freelancers improve efficiency and productivity?
In celebration of National Freelancers Day 2011, PCG are proud to be working with academics from Kingston University and Cranfield School of Management in order to better define the 21st Century freelance workforce and demonstrate the unique value they add to the modern economy.
The Winning Webshort
Webshorts are pleased to announce that the National Freelancers Day WebShorts Competition judges have come up with a winner for the WebShorts Giveaway Competition..
A giveaway? What these days? Really?
To help celebrate National Freelancers Day 2011 - the guys at WebShorts (who produced our own WebShort for National Freelancers Day) - are giving away one free WebShort, to one lucky business, totally free.
So what is a WebShort?
In simple terms a WebShort, is a
short web animation, designed to help businesses share what is important to
them, clearly, quickly and efficiently
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