PCG newsletter 27/02: September 12,
2002: PCG Annual Conference
In this issue:
- PCG Annual Conference and AGM
- E-vent 2.002
- Lime-IT - Going to the Commissioners
- Accountax Win Again
- MAD 4 IT day October 12th 2002
- Route35
- Contracting Matters
- Real Life Meetings
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1. PCG Annual Conference and AGM
The PCG Annual Conference and AGM is taking place this
year at Wokefield Park outside Reading on Saturday 9th
November 2002.
This year the conference is being organised by a specialist
event management company and a very strong programme of
events is being prepared.
More details will be released once we have the speakers
confirmed. The cost for the event is �100 +VAT for
the conference. There is also a dinner in the evening
with a live band and guest speaker which costs �45
+VAT per head.
This is a great opportunity to find out more about the
organisation, to find ways of progressing your business
and to meet your colleagues in a relaxed and enjoyable
environment.
2. E-vent 2.002
PCG is taking a stand at the E-vent 2.002 exhibition
( http://www.event2002.biz
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on Thursday 10th October at the Sheffield Arena.
This is a heavyweight event with circa 100 exhibitors,
ranging from one-man bands to Microsoft, pitching to a
target of approximately 2,000 clients, ranging in size
from 5+ employees to Blue Chip organisations. PCG is exhibiting
and would be happy to hear from members who would like
to join us on the stand.
You can find out more and post your own details on our
discussion board:
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/threads/showpost.pl?Board=PCGbusiness&Number=14260&page=0&view=c&mode=&sb=5
3. Lime-IT - Going to the Commissioners
Lisa Fernley has a date for her Commissioners hearing.
Her case will be heard at the Special Commissioners in
London on the 2nd of October 2002 and she will be represented
by PCG Associates Accountax. PCG have a longstanding agreement
to fund this stage of the case and you therefore have
an interest in the outcome. We’ll be arranging a
venue for supporters to meet and greet Lisa at the end
of the first of two very important days in the life of
her business.
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4. Accountax Win Again
In our previous newsletter we announced a “technical”
IR35 victory by PCG Associates Accountax at a Commissioners
hearing. This week we can tell you that Accountax have
just received formal notification of an outright win in
another case that they presented at the General Commissioners
last week. This is real landmark in the campaign to provide
contractors with clarity when dealing with IR35 and we
hope shows that the tide is beginning to turning in favour
of common sense.
5. MAD 4 IT day October 12th 2002
MAD 4 IT day is a Business in the Community initiative
to help bridge the digital divide. The revolution in information
and communication technologies (ICT) offers new ways to
develop community, to learn and grow as individuals and
to become more efficient as voluntary / community organisations
and businesses. Access to this technology is not equal
yet bridging this “digital divide” is in everyone’s
interest. This day will be the launch of / linked in with
a 6 week festival period to get the UK Online!
The PCG is pleased to be involved with this initiative
and is looking for members who are willing to volunteer
to offer a day of their time to help on the various events
being organised around the country. If you would like
to get involved then please send an email to [email protected]
with your name, location and what you can help with.
6. Route35
Sales of PCG's Route35 scheme continue apace. Over 800
discerning PCG members have now taken it up. If you want
to know just why they've found it so attractive then follow
this link
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/route35.html
7. Contracting Matters
Since we announced incentives for distributing Contracting
Matters last week, we've had a few good ideas but we need
more. The target is to ensure that every contractor has
the chance to read a copy, whether they are current PCG
members or simply future prospects.
Is your agent, accountant, solicitor, etc. prepared to
distribute to their clients? Can you leave a hundred at
your local Chamber of Commerce? As an incentive we're
offering free tickets to PCG's annual conference for the
most productive ideas. Categories will be and there may
be a few discretionary prizes for other outstanding efforts:
* Most copies hand delivered by an individual
* Best lead
Email [email protected] with your ideas. No timewasters
please, we will be checking your local tip and the referee's
decision is final.
8. Real Life Meetings
PCG members hold local meetings to socialise, to network
and to discuss PCG issues. These meetings are open to
everybody, and new members are welcome to come along.
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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The next Newcastle Upon Tyne meeting is planned for Tuesday
17 September at J D Wetherspoons, Westgate Road (opposite
the Station Hotel, next to the central railway station),
starting at 7.00 pm.
Cambridge
*****
Date : Wednesday 18 September
Time : 7.30pm
Place : Golden Hind, Milton Road
Glos/Wilts/Worcs
*****
The next meeting in this area will take place on Wednesday
18 September, at the Golden Heart, Nettleton, on the A417
between Cirencester and Cheltenham. Everyone welcome;
guests, associates, wives, girlfriends etc.
London
*****
A party to toast the success of the FTV campaign will
take place in the Carpenters Arms, Whitfield Street, London
W1 on Thursday 19 September from 6pm (opposite the Saatchi
& Saatchi offices - nearest Tube Goodge Street or
Warren Street).
Yorkshire
*****
There are plans to hold two meetings in the Yorkshire
region in September, Suggested dates are Friday 20th September,
venue to be decided, along the M62, start time approx
6:30pm - 7.00pm, and Wednesday 25th September, York or
Leeds, near the train station in either case, start time
a little earlier, say 5:30pm - 6.00pm.
Maidenhead
*****
The next meeting in Maidenhead will take place on Wednesday
25 September in The Vine, Maidenhead, starting at 7.30
pm.
Herts
*****
Date: Thursday 26 September
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: The Five Horseshoes, 1 Church Road, Little Berkhamsted,
Hertford SG13 8LY
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Details of this and other Real Life Meetings in the forum:
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/threads/wwwthreads.pl?a=l&f=meet
To promote your local meeting through the newsletter
- email [email protected]
with REGIONS in the subject matter, details of the event
and a name and email contact point/or phone number for
further information.
Issued on behalf of:
Professional Contractors Group
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