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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Recruitment best practice guide


Effective recruitment is central to the successful day-to-day functioning of any business. This step-by-step guide draws on CIPD and best practice recommendations and is an invaluable resource for your recruitment process.

HR


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Managing talent and culture in larger agencies  


Sally Henderson shares the common themes that impact upon recruitment and talent in larger companies and what you can do to combat them.

HR


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Design and build: creative teams that work


A well-functioning team plays key part in delivering the best creative results for your design business – but what makes a great team? How do you build that team, and how do you nourish them so that they keep delivering?

HR


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Ten minimum requirements for business owners


Even if you only employ one or two people, you must still adhere to strict legal requirements. This handy document sets out the ten key requirements you must have in place as an employer.

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Job description template


This template will help you structure a description of a particular job and its given responsibilities.

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Debt collection guide


When do late payments become bad debt? An informative guide which outlines the process for debt collection and includes details of what you can claim for, a letter before action template, details of county court claims and applications for enforcement of judgment.

Financial, Legal


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Terms and conditions checklist


This checklist contains details of some of the important issues that should be dealt with in any contract with a client for the provision of design services.

Legal


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Managing charge out rates: How to make more profit from the same number of clients


DBA Expert Chris Lang explains how using some simple financial models alongside a job costing system, an agency can make more from its existing portfolio. Greater efficiencies can lead to attracting those clients that generate the biggest fees.

Financial


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DBA Member Logo (EPS & JPG – Black and white versions)


DBA members can download the DBA Association Member logo for use on their website, email footers and other promotional material. Use of...

Maximise membership


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Member press releases and statements


To help you stand out in a crowded marketplace, announce your DBA membership in style. Download a useful guide on writing an effective press release.

Business skills, Maximise membership


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