DBA Roundup
A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for your design business.
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A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for your design business.
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DBA Roundup
A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for you and your design team.
Business skills, Financial, HR, International trade, Legal, Maximise membership, New business & client relations, Strategy development
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Looking for a good book? Check-out these recommended reads
Our book list has been compiled to signpost you to titles that have informed and inspired design industry peers.
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HR advice and webinars from Croner
As part of your DBA membership you are able to access our HR and employment law partner, Croner's schedule of webinars and downloadable HR resources. View details and register.
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Beyond free pitching: building stronger, smarter client relationships
Catch up on this DBA x Design Week webinar that looks at the root causes of free pitching and what you can do to stop it.
Design events calendar
There are many industry events held every year to enrich your team and business. We've compiled a snap-shot of what's coming up.
DBA Members’ Forum | June Summary
In June's DBA Members’ Forum we had an interesting and inspiring conversation on the topic design education particularly in higher education. Here's a summary of the conversation.
Beyond free pitching: building stronger, smarter client relationships
Join us on Monday 9 June at 4pm BST for seventy-five minutes that will look at the root causes of free pitching and what you can do to stop it. From smarter engagement models to clearer internal boundaries, we’ll challenge the status quo, help you protect the value you bring and get paid for the work you do.
How to create a business that doesn’t get asked to free pitch
Why is it that some design businesses get dragged into speculative pitches more than others? Or rather, how do some escape the free pitching trap?
Zena Bruges
Zena cuts through the noise so you can focus on what matters in your creative business. Through tailored consulting and advisory services, Zena helps her clients tackle their biggest challenges, identify their highest priority business objectives and chart a clear, actionable path forward.
Areas of Expertise: Business strategy & processes, Financial planning, People, Sales & Marketing
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