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Restrictive Covenants: Downloadable employer’s guide
By Croner, providers of the DBA HR Helpline
Employers in the design industry can face the challenge of protecting their business interests when key senior employees depart, particularly concerning the potential risks associated with client poaching, staff recruitment, and the use of sensitive business information. This is where restrictive covenants come into play.
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Topical findings from the DBA Annual Survey Report, and how to apply them to your business
By Design Business Association
The DBA Annual Survey Report is packed full with benchmarking data. From maintaining a healthy operating profit, to targeting new sectors and more, DBA Experts explore topical findings from the Report and share advice you can apply to your business.Â
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2022 DBA Annual Survey Report launch | DBA Member-only webinar
By Design Business Association
On 13 October, the 2022 DBA Annual Survey Report was launched, and Esther Carder, Partner at Moore Kingston Smith presented a detailed analysis of the benchmarking data and trends across key performance metrics affecting design agencies, and gave insight into how to apply these valuable findings to your business. Our flagship report analyses fees, salaries, utilisation, income, recovery rates, benefits and trends of DBA member agencies. Watch the full recording here.
Financial, HR, New business & client relations
Evidencing the impact of design
By Design Business Association
Business leaders judging the 2023 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards share their thoughts on evaluating design and tips for making your case.
DBA Members’ Forum | October summary
By Design Business Association
In the latest DBA Member Forum, we were joined by David C. Baker, one half of the leading 2Bobs podcast, looking at what we can do now...
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New business – the perennial agency challenge
By Lucy Mann, Director at Gunpowder and DBA Expert
For a while, this new business challenge may have been eclipsed by recruitment, but DBA Expert Lucy Mann looks at why we need to focus on it.
Manchester Members’ drinks | DBA in person event
The DBA is back in person in Manchester. Join us on the 16 November to come together with your peers, experts, team and board. Find our more and book your tickets here.
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Succession planning options
By Design Business Association
At a recent Member's Forum we explored succession planning.
DBA Expert Jack O'Hern discussed succession planning options and provided...
DBA Annual Survey Report Launch | DBA Webinar
Exclusive DBA Annual Survey Report Launch webinar for DBA members. Esther Carder, Partner at Moore Kingston Smith will present a detailed analysis of the benchmarking data and trends across key performance metrics affecting design agencies, and give insight into how to apply these valuable findings to your business.
Bank Holiday Closure
By Design Business Association
