Estimates suggest that Britain's 1.6 million freelancers contribute Â£82 billion to the UK economy. What better way to celebrate the contribution of this growing army of independents to our national business environment than a 

NFD website

Today is National Freelancers Day. Organised since 2009 by the 

Professional Contractors Group

, NFD promotes the freelance way of life - and work - with events, news and information for freelancers, contractors and consultants of every stripe. This year they've also produced a series of six five-minute videos outlining the benefits of freelancing and how to manage a freelance way of working. We've featured on below - you can 

Videos about freelancing

view the full set of freelance videos on the NFD website

. You can also join in the day by attending an event, joining the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NFD2012, playing the quiz or filling out 

Freelance survey

. With growing workplace mobility, expansion of enabling technology and more opportunities opening up for independent professionals, there's never been a better time to be a freelancer! Join in with National Freelance Day and find out exactly what the benefits are.

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Joint the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NFD2012

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Celebrate your independence for National Freelancers Day!

Estimates suggest that Britain's 1.6 million freelancers contribute Â£82 billion to the UK economy. What better way to celebrate the contribution of this growing army of independents to our national business environment than a National Freelancers Day (NFD)?

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