Members’ Area

From receiving expert help and guidance to benchmarking your business’ performance, the Members’ Area is a gateway to resources, services and support specifically developed for those working in the field of design.

Some sections are exclusively accessible to DBA members, connecting you to the extensive range of benefits your membership provides.

DBA membership extends to everyone working within your business – all members of your team can register for their own password – ensuring the whole team benefits.

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Resources

Essential guidance, templates, insight and tools to support you on all aspects of the business of design. From contracts to client opinion, legal updates to exporting support, our resources give you instant access to expert advice and tools to help solve a wide range of business challenges.

If you can’t find the information you’re after please email membership@dba.org.uk or call 020 7251 9229 and we’ll look to source or signpost you to guidance to match your needs. 

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DBA webinar: DBA Annual Survey Report launch 2020


Esther Carder, Partner, Moore Kingston Smith presented a detailed analysis of the benchmarking data and trends across key performance metrics affecting design agencies, and gave insight into how to apply these valuable findings to your business, at the 2020 DBA Annual Survey Report launch. The report analyses fees, salaries, utilisation, income, recovery rates, benefits and trends of DBA member agencies. It is the most valuable tool you will find to help you plan effectively for 2021 and you can watch the presentation here.

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Off payroll working with Moore Kingston Smith LLP | DBA Briefing – exclusive to DBA members


Changes to off-payroll working rules (commonly known as IR35) come into effect in April 2021, is your business ready? Join Moore Kingston Smith’s Tax Partner, Tim Stovold on Wednesday 14 October for this DBA member exclusive briefing, who will explain the changes and what they mean for your design business.

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DBA Member catch up & annual general meeting (AGM) | DBA members only


The DBA's AGM will be part of the member catch up on Wednesday 30 June from 10.30-11.30. Open to directors of all DBA members, agency and corporate with DBA experts too, this member catch up is one not to miss. Register here.
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The DBA interviews Diageo’s Jeremy Lindley


Delve into the business of design with Diageo's Global Design Director Jeremy Lindley, as he discusses the company's approach to design effectiveness in this interview with the DBA.

Advice for clients, Business skills


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Inside the judging room


Celebrating two years chairing the Design Effectiveness Awards judging panel, Clive Grinyer takes a look behind the judging process. Read on for insight to help you grab the judges' attention, prepare your submissions and enter by 27 November 2020.
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DBA webinar: personal resilience


When your team and clients are looking to you for guidance and leadership, and you find yourself juggling multiple and often conflicting demands, the ability to face reality, improvise solutions and identify a path forward is paramount. Learn how to embrace change, feel less isolated at the top and take command of the situation with a stronger, adaptable mindset with insight and advice from this expert panel. DBA members can watch back our panel discussion on personal resilience here.

Business skills, HR


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DBA webinars: Creating financial resilience now


As government measures unwind over the coming months, many are at risk of facing a cash shortfall. Esther Carder and her team at Moore Kingston Smith LLP took us through the key things you can do right now to ensure you survive and thrive through the next 18 months in a live audience Q&A. DBA members can watch the recording here.

Business skills, Financial, HR, Legal


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Redundancy: Resources and support for employers


As an employer, it's essential you know your way around the redundancy process and options before proceeding. Here are five resources to help you.

Financial, HR, Legal


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DBA Webinars: the art of closing


DBA members can re-watch this lively webinar recording, featuring DBA Experts Dan Sudron, Catherine Allison and Adam Graham tackling some of your toughest challenges when closing the deal and winning business.

Business skills, New business & client relations


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Is it time to consider a 4-day work week? Alex Soojung-Kim Pang answers all


Our recent DBA webinar exploring a four-day working week brought up many burning questions amongst our members. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang joined us again last week for a quick-fire Q&A to answer them.

Strategy development


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