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10th November, 2000 - PCG rides high

PCG Rides High
At the end of September, PCG set out to raise its profile as the recognised voice of independent contractors. Since then, and on the back of last month�s JR permission result, there has been a noticeable change in acceptance and attitude towards the PCG. Politicians, press, clients, accountants and agencies are all just that bit more aware of the strength and attitude that personifies the PCG. Autumn 2000 is (yet another) landmark time for PCG members. Use the links below to update on PCG activities.

Conference Review
A written report from Gareth Williams and photographs of the first PCG conference are now available. Video extracts of the key note speech by management guru, Sir John Harvey-Jones will be released shortly. The event proved a success and attendees were reminded of the professionalism and character of the PCG membership.

Discount Health Cover for members
PCG is pleased to launch the first major affinity deal for members. Medibroker Online are able to provide Private Medical Insurance for members at a 25% discount off the standard retail rate. The scheme is placed with Royal & Sun Alliance, who will use a designated team for PCG enquiries. Potentially members can earn back more than the cost of PCG membership through this new deal;

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Breakfast Seminars for clients
A report of October�s presentation is now available;

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Those that attended were very positive towards our message.

The next seminar takes place on November 23 in London. We have signed up High St banks, retailers and a huge (but soon to be smaller) telecoms company. If you would like to invite your client to attend, please see

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PCG at FSB Exhibition
Stand number 2 at Olympia, occupied by PCG was both well visited and to a lesser extent, avoided. Thanks to all members who gave up their time and who gave the PCG line to all who passed. Chancellor Gordon Brown gave an opening speech highlighting the importance of small business. He was invited across to view the stand, but unfortunately he was steered away at the last moment�.Photos and video are available;

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New Forum FAQs
A full set of FAQs are now available and should prove particularly useful to newer members. The FAQs cover such issues as the boards, press and lobbying, IR35 and contracts;

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Coverage in the Times
PCG Chairman Gareth Williams calls on PM Tony Blair to repeal IR35 in the face of continued criticism, on-going certainty and in advance of the forthcoming JR;

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Susie Hughes (Head of Executive Services)

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