PCG has declared 23rd November 2009 as National Freelancers Day.
Taking place on November 23rd, the event is aimed at acknowledging the contribution of freelance workers, including sole traders, limited companies and freelance contractors, to the UK’s economy.
PCG’s dedicated National Freelancers Day website www.nationalfreelancersday.org.uk has been set-up to provide more information about National Freelancers Day, scheduled for 23rd November.
The day will feature three key themes:
* Highlight this flexible, agile and expert community to UK businesses, showing how to engage and work with freelancers effectively;
* Celebrate Freelancing as a valid career choice, highlighting the community and support network;
* Emphasise that to unlock the full potential of freelancing, Government must recognise that freelancers are in business and entitled to clear and fair taxation laws.
The PCG has over 18,000 members working in a wide variety of sectors from oil and gas to telecommunications and pharmaceuticals. It has organised National Freelancers Day in a drive to encourage everyone to acknowledge freelancers, consultants and contractors - and the contribution they make to the UK economy.
Commenting on the day, John Brazier, MD of PCG said: “On and around November 23rd, PCG is planning on making as much noise as possible to highlight freelancing and freelance issues and visitors to the website will be able to find out more about the various events taking place to celebrate the Day and hear more from freelancers and organisations about the business of freelancing and what it means to them.
“We wanted to establish a special day for all freelancers so that on National Freelancers Day this third way of working is recognised and we can celebrate the talents, achievements and worth of freelancers up and down the country.”