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National Worker Testing Programme – open now to organisations with over 50 employees

By Design Business Association
The National Worker Coronavirus Testing programme is now open for registration to organisations with over 50 employees - find out more and register to receive tests for your business.

22/02/2021


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On the reading list: Books recommended by DBA members

By Design Business Association
Looking for a good book to get stuck into? We've been asking DBA members to share their recommendations and these titles made the reading list for this month.

25/01/2021


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2021: the year for design

By Design Business Association
At a pivotal moment in time, our CEO Deborah Dawton has this message.  ...

18/12/2020


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Tip-top advice for 2021

By Design Business Association
Coming out of 2020 we could all do with a few helpful pointers to put us in best stead for the year ahead. Who better to share some sound advice, than the DBA Experts.

18/12/2020


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Merry Christmas from the DBA

By Design Business Association
Warmest wishes to all our members and industry friends for a happy and restful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.  Charities are...

17/12/2020


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New rules for public procurement from 1 January 2021

By Design Business Association
The Business Secretary has issued the following information about supplying the public sector after the end of the Brexit Transition Period.

07/12/2020


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What goes around comes around

By Jonathan Sands OBE, Vexillifer, Elmwood
Informally mentored by Sir John Sorrell, and a mentor now himself, Jonathan Sands speaks from the heart and from experience about the vulnerability and value of being both mentee and mentor.

27/11/2020


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Promoting UK design expertise

By Design Business Association
We’re delighted to have collaborated with the Department for International Trade to launch the next two publications in the One-Stop-Shop on Design series of publications.

23/11/2020


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“We’re now convinced design is key.”

By Design Business Association
Albury Organic Vineyard share why there’s no doubt in their minds that design has been key to turning around the company's profitability and in strengthening its resilience to the economic uncertainty brought about by COVID-19.

23/11/2020


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How valuable could a mentor be to you?

By Design Business Association
How valuable could a mentor be to you in this turbulent time? Find out in this quick read and sign up for Twenty/Twenty by 4 December.

09/11/2020


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