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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What is your business worth?

By David Blois, Director, M&A Advisory and DBA Expert
Your business is only worth what someone else is willing to pay. And the amount they are willing to pay is based on a number of factors that a seller can improve over a period of time in order to enhance the value of their business before a transaction.

Financial

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 01 How it applies to design

By Design Business Association
Why strengthening DE&I within your business, and across the design industry, matters.

HR, Strategy development

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 02 Assessing where your business is at today

By Design Business Association
Begin by assessing where you are on your DE&I journey.

HR, Strategy development

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 03 Creating a strategy

By Design Business Association
Create a DE&I strategy that is right for your people and your business.

HR, Strategy development

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 04 Taking your strategy forwards

By Design Business Association
Plan how to implement your DE&I strategy and monitor its impact.

HR, Strategy development

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 05 Resources for building an inclusive culture

By Design Business Association
Create and access DE&I resources and guidance for your team and business.

HR, Strategy development

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Failsafe methods for new business success | DBA Webinar

By Design Business Association
Three new business experts in conversation with Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive at the DBA.
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DMI Design Management Conference | 25-27 March, London | Discount code

DBA members can take advantage of a $200 discount to the DMI Design Management Conference taking place in London in March 2024. Login to access the discount code, which is valid until 29 February.
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A PR guide for design agencies

By Katherine Sandford-Anderson, founder of Sandford PR
Accredited DBA Expert and founder of Sandford PR, Katherine Sandford-Anderson outlines how to create a successful PR and media strategy, in this downloadable guide for design agencies. 

Business skills, New business & client relations, Strategy development

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Four pillars of business success in 2024 | DBA Webinar

By Design Business Association
On Thursday 18 January we explored four key areas that will set your business on the path to success: Positioning and proposition, Leadership, HR and people, and Financial performance.
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