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Design and build: creative teams that work
By Design Business Association
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?
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Ten minimum requirements for business owners
By Design Business Association
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
By Design Business Association
This template will help you structure a description of a particular job and its given responsibilities.
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Debt collection guide
By Humphries Kirk Solicitors
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.
Members only
Terms and conditions checklist
By Humphries Kirk Solicitors
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.
Presentation skills: improvers
Limited to 6 attendees, this practical full day workshop delivered by Preddy&Co Partner and DBA Expert Shan Preddy, is for those already giving presentations in their role, and explores the knowledge, skills and practical techniques needed in order to make presentations really successful. Attend to increase your confidence for successful presentations.
Presentations skills: the principles
If you’re starting to present to clients, suppliers or colleagues, or want to brush up on your skills and boost your confidence, then this half-day introductory workshop is for you. At this session Preddy&Co Partner and DBA Expert Shan Preddy will cover all the basics you need to know in order to have the impact that you want with your presentations.
How the law works for you
Get up to speed with your colleagues on intellectual property rights in a global context and find out how your designs can generate income while you sleep. Industry expert Henry Lydiate will address key questions through an intensive exploration of design IP.
Design and the law
Gain an excellent basic working knowledge of the legal and business frameworks in which design consultancies and their clients operate worldwide with legal and business consultant Henry Lydiate. You will also explore essential contractual situations in the design industry, how to construct and manage them, as well as strategies for handling disagreements and legal disputes, and how to avoid them.
Managing people
This half-day workshop with Henry Lydiate is aimed at people working in design who’ve had little or no training or experience in managing or supervising work colleagues. Learn a range of skills and abilities you'll need to manage people effectively, and achieve great results through your team.
