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Effective new business
By Natasha Ellard-Shoefield, Co-Director, The Hand
DBA Expert Natasha Ellard-Shoefield helps unravel the mystery of 'selling' with her tips on gearing up your business for an effective new business programme.
New business & client relations
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How to build strong and productive client – agency partnerships
By Kate Blandford, Partner, The Complete Brief
Kate Blandford explains how to develop your most valued business relationships from a client-supplier dynamic to one of solid partnership.
New business & client relations
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Are you match-fit for new business?
By Lucy Mann, Director, Gunpowder Consulting Ltd
DBA Expert Lucy Mann looks at five, often forgotten, but readily to hand resources, which can increase your agency's effectiveness at new business.
New business & client relations
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Is your financial information worth the paper it’s written on?
By Chris Lang, Owner, Flash Accounts Ltd
DBA Expert Chris Lang explains how important it is to have both accurate and timely financial data in order to project your agency’s cash position and looks at the three types of information you need to compile this.
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Staff incentives
By Esther Carder, Partner, Kingston Smith W1
Esther Carder, Partner at Top 20 accountancy firm Kingston Smith W1, on pay rises, pensions, equity schemes and acquisitions.
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Selling overseas
By Jack O'Hern, Director, Wright Vigar Ltd
If you're considering taking on a new overseas client or looking to operate in another market, here are some useful pointers from DBA Expert Jack O'Hern on all things financial.
Financial, International trade
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Mitigate your clients’ risk through clever use of insurance
By Bluefin Professions
Dealing with disputes and professional indemnity claims can be costly and time consuming. These tips from DBA Supporter Bluefin Professions (a national top ten independent insurance broker) can help reduce your exposure.
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The essential elements of business management
By Gary Baxter, Managing Director, Lightbox Consulting
DBA Expert Gary Baxter shares the essential elements of business management to help you build confidence in your finances and understand which areas of your business you should be spending time in.
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More bang for your bonus
By Chris Lang, Owner, Flash Accounts Ltd
DBA Expert Chris Lang explains how important it is to have both accurate and timely financial data in order to project your agency’s cash position and looks at the three types of information you need to compile this.
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Basic partnership agreement
By Design Business Association
A very simple partnership agreement to act as a starting point in this process. Careful considerations should be given to particular circumstances.