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How to buy design: 03 Agency selection guide
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How to buy design: 04 Pitch guide
For use when preparing for a pitch with designers.
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How to buy design: 05 Pitch brief
For use in briefing the designers on what you require from them at the pitch meeting.
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How to buy design: 06 Pitch score sheet
For use when scoring the designers in the pitch.
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How to buy design: 07 Pitch feedback
For use when giving feedback to unsuccessful designers.
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How to buy design: 08 Asking for a proposal document
Asking for a proposal document.
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How to buy design: 09 Proposal score sheet
For use in scoring a response to the brief.
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Can your private messages at work be read by your employer?
Can your private messages at work be read by your employer? Where do employer and employee stand when it comes to personal internet use at work?
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Registered design protection – changes October 2016
Applying for registered design protection has just become easier and cheaper thanks to reductions in official fees, as well as becoming more advisable in light of the Brexit vote.
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Dividend allowance
The Finance Act 2016 includes changes to legislation which will affect anyone in receipt of dividends. Chartered accountants Wright Vigar have the low down.