DBA Online Learning | Growing Existing Clients and Referrals
Maximise the potential of your existing client relationships with some inspiration, confidence and tried and tested processes. Join Lucy Mann online at 10.30am - 12pm GMT on Tuesday 3 November.
DBA Online Learning | Developing New Business and Growing Revenues Bundle | Autumn 2026
Sharpen your new business techniques with three 90-minute modules and get serious about growing your profits, portfolio, and team morale. The three sessions take place over four weeks at 10.30am - 12pm on Tuesday 6 October, Tuesday 20 October and Tuesday 3 November. Book all three and save.
Make the most of the summer slow-down and build year-round marketing momentum
By Lucy Mann, DBA Expert and Director, Gunpowder Consulting
Agency marketing shouldn't be switched on and off. Make the most of the summer slow-down with these tips to build year-round marketing momentum.
Lobbying for a fairer, more effective system
By Design Business Association
One of the most significant commercial pressures industrial design consultancies face in the UK is losing work to publicly funded organisations offering heavily subsidised design and product development services. The DBA is lobbying for a fairer, more effective system.
The Global Talent Visa for Design
By Design Business Association
Talented and promising individuals can now apply for the Global Talent Visa in Design, and the DBA will assess applications on behalf of the Arts Council.
Promoting the UK-India opportunity to the UK design sector
By Design Business Association
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) comes into effect on 15 July and the DBA has been asked by the Department for Business and Trade to advise on the opportunity it creates for UK design companies.
DBA Member Forum | A downward trend in junior hiring
By Design Business Association
In July we took a balanced look at what might be responsible for the downward trend in junior hiring in recent years.
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HR advice and webinars from Croner
By Design Business Association
As part of your DBA membership you are able to access our HR and employment law partner, Croner's schedule of webinars and downloadable HR resources. View details and register.
Beyond the echo chamber: How creative agencies get into the business media
By Alex Blyth, Managing Partner, Red Setter
How can your agency claim its place in the business media? Competition is fierce and journalists receive hundreds of pitches every day. To stand out, you need to master these three key areas.
The Employment Rights Act and agencies: What to do now
By Aliya Vigor-Robertson, Founding Partner, JourneyHR
DBA Expert, Aliya Vigor-Robertson looks at what the Employment Rights Act means for design agencies and what you should be doing now.
