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How to buy design: 01 Getting started
By Design Business Association
Agencies come in all shapes, sizes and types, so how do you pick the best for your project?
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How to buy design: 02 Writing your design brief
By Design Business Association
For help in writing the project brief for designers.
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How to buy design: 03 Agency selection guide
By Design Business Association
What are you actually looking for?
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How to buy design: 04 Pitch guide
By Design Business Association
For use when preparing for a pitch with designers.
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How to buy design: 05 Pitch brief
By Design Business Association
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
By Design Business Association
For use when scoring the designers in the pitch.
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How to buy design: 07 Pitch feedback
By Design Business Association
For use when giving feedback to unsuccessful designers.
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How to buy design: 08 Asking for a proposal document
By Design Business Association
Asking for a proposal document.
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How to buy design: 09 Proposal score sheet
By Design Business Association
For use in scoring a response to the brief.
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Expert advice on continuity, succession planning and selling a design business
By Adam Fennelow, with Jack O'Hern, David Blois and Chris Lang
When it comes to planning for an exit from your design agency there are a myriad of options. It is never too early to put in place the best practice processes that will stand you in good stead regardless of whether you decide on a Management Buy-Out (MBO), forming an employee owned trust (EOT), or selling to, or merging with, a third party. Watch three video conversations with DBA Experts, Jack O'Hern, David Blois and Chris Lang on the ins and outs of succession planning to help you understand your options.
Business skills, Financial, Strategy development