Own the comeback: take control of your business’ future | DBA member exclusive webinar

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It’s been a long a time coming, but the economy is finally waking up. In March, the UK Treasury forecast growth in 2021 at 4.8% – just one month later this had increased to 5.7%. Positivity is back and it’s time to act. Watch the recording of this DBA member exclusive webinar when our panel looked at the characteristics of businesses that did well during the pandemic and what we can learn from them.

How can design businesses respond to the climate crisis? | DBA webinar

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What does it mean to declare a climate emergency as a designer? What does it take for a design business to become a B Corp? And how can you create a sustainable business that meets the needs of your clients whilst rising to the challenges of the climate crisis? During this hour-long webinar we explored how you can develop sustainable practices in your own business, and how you can use that expertise to influence the way your clients behave. Login and watch the full recording here.

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.

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.

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.

What Clients Think 2021 report launch | Exclusive webinar for DBA Members

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Watch the launch webinar of Up to the Light’s highly anticipated ‘What Clients Think' report in association with the DBA. In this webinar exclusively for DBA members, DBA Expert, Up to the Light founder and author of the report Jonathan Kirk, took us through the main findings of the brand new report and answer your questions about what clients really think.

Appraisal / Performance Review / Personal Development Template

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This template is an example of how an appraisal / performance review / personal development meeting could be run. There are many other forms this type of meeting could take. Please amend as you see fit. It is designed to work as a free-flowing conversation that is led by the employee (with prompts from their manager).

On your marks, re-set, go! | Exclusive webinar for DBA members

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There has never been a greater need for design business to take a long hard look in the mirror and ‘re-set’ their businesses for future growth and success. Watch this DBA member exclusive hour-long discussion with Ralph Ardill, during which he drew upon his 25 years of top-level client consulting and agency leadership experience to share some timely and thought-provoking pointers on the perils and possibilities for how agencies can best ride the ‘re-set’ wave - rather than be overwhelmed by it.