Contractors can look forward to a day of celebrating lifestyle choices and their contribution to the UK economy, as PCG has announced that its second National Freelancers Day will be held on Tuesday 23rd November 2010.
Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s will be based on the theme of ‘freeing up potential’. The 2009 event focused on ‘the future of work’ and included webcasts by experts on contracting, futurology and flexible working.
Contracting’s increased profile
According to PCG Managing Director John Brazier, last year’s National Freelancers Day put contracting firmly on the map of the mainstream economy. More importantly, it also highlighted the economic importance of the contracting and freelancing sectors.
“The success of last year’s events underlined the growing importance of the freelance community to the economy of the UK,” explains Brazier. “More and more people see freelancing as their ideal 21st century work choice. They see the potential of freelancing as a positive and rewarding choice for their work while enhancing their lifestyle.”
Economic contribution
ContractorCalculator CEO Dave Chaplin, who drew attention to last year’s National Freelancers Day with a personal videocast before jumping 192m from Auckland’s Sky Tower in New Zealand, believes that contractors have a greater role than ever to play in rebuilding the UK’s economy.
“Contracting has become a mainstream alternative to employment,” says Chaplin. “The focus of this year’s National Freelancers Day on contractors’ lifestyle choices and their economic contribution will highlight the many intangible benefits that contracting can provide both individuals and the economy.”
More and more people see freelancing as their ideal 21st century work choice. They see the potential of freelancing as a positive and rewarding choice for their work while enhancing their lifestyle
John Brazier, PCG
On the success of last year’s National Freelancers Day, Brazier says: “We reached out to the freelance community throughout the UK and the attendance at regional events underlined the growing confidence and pride freelancers have in their role in society.”
Contractors who would like to participate in this year’s National Freelancers Day, or wish to find out what events are planned for 23rd November, should visit www.nationalfreelancersday.org.uk.
Note: PCG was formerly the Professional Contractors Group.