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The importance of information
By Les Parry, Managing Director, Pegasus
The success of a design business and its profitability is down to how efficiently the agency uses its resources. Find out the value of information, how to keep happy clients and how to make it work.
When is it right to write?
By Adam Fennelow, Head of Services, Design Business Association
I recently received a tweet (from a professional writer) commenting on a DBA course helping agencies develop and write content marketing. However, most agencies cannot afford to employ a full time writer, so this got me thinking – when is it right to write?
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What it takes to be a ‘brand custodian’
By Jonathan Kirk, Founder, Up to the Light
Many agencies like to see themselves as their client's 'brand custodian' but does it always stand up to examination?
Making design heard
By Design Business Association
Following the Referendum result, the DBA is working to ensure that the design industry's voice is represented fully as the UK navigates the transition to independence from the EU.
DBA drinks: quenching the thirst in Clerkenwell Green
By Design Business Association
What was discussed when DBA members got together to have a natter about design and the world at large?
Brexit: IP and employment law ramifications
By Design Business Association
How might intellectual property rights and employment laws be affected post Brexit? Are there precautions you should be taking now to prepare?
Brexit: opportunities, positivity, pro-activity
By DBA Experts
Industry experts share pro-active, actionable advice for the design sector, along with opportunities to thrive in these extraordinary times.
Deep breath, then move forwards
By Adam Fennelow, Head of Services, Design Business Association
There has been a lot written on Brexit so I was tempted to avoid the subject for this month’s blog, but it is too big an issue to ignore, so here goes...
Within the DBA membership a large majority were in favour of remaining in the EU, and in the creative industries as a whole the proportion of “remainers” was even higher. But the cards have been dealt and regardless of which side of the fence you sat, we all now have to look to the positives going forward. Fixating on the result itself will reduce the ability of the UK to negotiate the best possible result for the country. So what to do now?
EU referendum vote: the industry’s strengths remain
By Design Business Association
One week on from the EU referendum result, the impact continues to reverberate following the vote to leave. Read the DBA's statement on the EU referendum result.
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Carrots and sticks, motivation and you
By Emma Collins, Creative Business Consultant, Collins & Co.
Your design training doesn't necessarily mean you've come equipped with the makings of an inspiring leader. But motivation isn't rocket science, explains Emma Collins - here's how to get it right.
