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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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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.
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The importance of information
The success of a design business and its profitability is down to how efficiently the agency uses its resources. Find out the value of information, how to keep happy clients and how to make it work.
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What it takes to be a ‘brand custodian’
Many agencies like to see themselves as their client's 'brand custodian' but does it always stand up to examination?