The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) is organising a series of information-packed “Smarter Freelancing” seminars during February and March, to take place in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Swindon, Croydon and Southampton. Open to PCG members and non-members alike, the sessions will be geared towards the needs of established freelancers, new freelancers and those who are thinking about freelancing.
The seminars will be hosted by a team of PCG directors, experts and advisers, including tax expert Dave Smith from Accountax and Simon Dolan from SJD Accountancy. Delegates will have the opportunity to hear the latest news, views and advice on tax and accountancy issues, and to ask questions. As a bonus, they will also receive expert advice about anticipated tax changes, after the Budget in March.
Part of the programme will also focus on how to update skills to meet market needs, developing “soft skills” and learning to be more productive and effective at marketing and networking, adapting to meet changing market demands, and becoming a trusted adviser.
By popular demand, there will be an afternoon and an evening session at each venue. Full details can be found at PCG, with an online booking facility. Numbers will be limited, so it is advisable to register via the website as early as possible.
The choice of the first seven seminar locations was based upon feedback from respondents to a survey commissioned by PCG , and it is possible that further seminars will be planned for Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen, Cambridge and other locations around the UK.
About PCG
The Professional Contractors Group (PCG) was formed in May 1999 to lobby against the Government's IR35 proposals. It has since evolved from operating as a single issue group to being a fully-fledged trade association dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of the freelance community – irrespective of industry focus.
PCG's aim is to work for proper recognition of independent freelancers as a genuine and valuable sector of the economy, generating wealth and employment, providing industry with a flexible workforce. PCG is a not-for-profit organisation run by freelancers for freelancers, and is committed to promoting members commercially and supporting their development. PCG now represents some 11,500 freelance businesses that pay an annual membership subscription.
For further information: Professional Contractors Group