The 5 questions to ask at the beginning of an engagement to ensure you can measure design effectiveness

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There are 5 simple questions every agency should be asking every client at the start of a project in order to establish the criteria for measuring design effectiveness.

Owning the comeback: how to take control of your business’ future

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This moment of re-awakening provides chance to assess your future direction and prime your design business to prosper. But how can you ensure your agency is best placed to seize the opportunities that lie ahead?

How it’s going now: insights and opportunities for brands and agencies in 2021 | Webinar with John Gleason

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With economies across the world re-opening and strong trade being reported in the UK since lockdown lifting began, there’s lots to feel optimistic about as we move forward, a year after our working environments changed so dramatically with the onset of the pandemic. During this hour-long webinar with John Gleason, we reviewed current and prior outlooks and reflected on how the past year has evolved. Login and watch the full recording here.

Trading with the EU and Northern Ireland – SME Toolkit

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Toolkit for SMEs offering guidance on trading with the EU and Northern Ireland, post-Brexit.

Want to secure meaningful business growth? 8 essential tips to ensure smart use of PR & communications

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These eight pointers have been designed to help steer businesses who are thinking about engaging in PR services or who want to inject new life and targeted rigour into their existing communications activity.

HR and employment law webinars

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As part of your DBA membership you are able to access our HR and employment law partner, Croner's schedule of webinars. View the schedule and register your place.

2021 What Clients Think report

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Based on 580 client interviews conducted on behalf of design agencies, this highly respected annual report is a fascinating snapshot of the client/agency relationship. Browse 3 top take-aways from the launch event and access the full report.

Making the right financial decisions in 2021: live Q&A with Moore Kingston Smith LLP | DBA webinar

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When we are faced with tough business decisions and multiple, sometimes unclear options, thinking with our heart before our head is a tempting path to follow. In this 90-minute webinar, Moore Kingston Smith covered staffing, finance, debt and cashflow management and Brexit. Ensure you have all the answers and watch the full recording here.

Tackling diversity & inclusion in the creative sector

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In this excellent article, DBA Annual Survey Report sponsor Paprika explores how the design sector can tackle diversity and inclusion.

The Four-Day Week Report

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Download Dr Alex Soojung-Kim Pang's report on the Four Day Week to find out how working less can revolutionise the way your company gets things done.