What’s working well in your business and where can you improve?
By Eleanor Singh, Project Manager, Design Business Association
Don’t miss out on completing the DBA 2019 Annual Survey to get the answers to your business questions - open for DBA Members to...
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Managing bank holidays and annual leave
By Croner
In this handy guide, Croner – the DBA's HR and employment law partner – explain UK bank holiday entitlements for different contract types.
The evolution of retail
By Paul West, Strategy Director, Dalziel & Pow
It’s an exciting time for retail. While there are frequent reports of its demise - and this may be true for an old way of retail - the industry as a whole is evolving and it's leading to a change in the way agencies partner with clients.
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Are your freelancers actually freelancers? Keep on the right side of the law
By Adam Fennelow, Head of Services, DBA
As ways of working are changing, the rise in freelancer use means more agencies are coming up against HMRC’s new IR35 legislation covering the definition of a freelancer and how agencies should treat them. Here’s how to stay on the right side of the law.
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Making your difference
By Erica Wolfe-Murray, Founder, Lola Media
What are the hidden stories behind your business? How can you use them to craft your strategy and create value for your agency?
Business skills, Financial, New business & client relations, Strategy development
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Associate Strategy Director - Taxi Studio Ltd
Taxi Studio Ltd
There’s exciting times ahead at Taxi Studio. With a suite of diverse, brilliant briefs coming at us from all corners of the planet, our studio’s growing and we’re looking for creative superstars to come along on the journey.
The Associate Strategy Director must have a detailed, practical knowledge of branding, with a voracious appetite and experience in design and communication, and a perspective of how they can help Taxi Studio stand out from the crowd with our Fearless offering. You’ll also be an engaging storyteller, who deploys creativity in everything you do.
To fuel your thinking you will be ninja level in all aspects of research – from competitive intelligence and desk research to different methodologies of Qual and Quant; able to set research objectives and brief agencies as well as comfortable conducting depth interviews and small focus groups. Cross-channel experience would be great to supplement our existing talent pool.
Could that be you? Well, we’re a diverse bunch and that means we’re always looking for people to enrich our studio with fresh points of view. So it doesn’t really matter if you’re a quiet crafter, an off-the-wall thinker or both of the above – as long you’re vibrant, ambitious and eager to collaborate then we want to hear from you.
- Location:
- Bristol
- Posted date:
- 02/05/2019
Junior Graphic Designer - Oyster Studios
Oyster Studios
We are seeking a creative individual with an eye for detail, keen to present and champion their own ideas and work. You will have a good command of English and will be willing to get involved with writing concept headlines, slogans and sales messages.
In addition, you will be expected to develop an understanding of the B2B environment with a focus on technical/engineering customers and content.
- Location:
- Harpenden, Hertfordshire
- Posted date:
- 02/05/2019
Createch 2019
Join pioneering creatives, tech trailblazers and industry leaders at the world's leading Createch Conference, during London Technology Week. The DBA is pleased to offer members a 10% discount for this innovative event, login to the members area to get your DBA members discount code.
Creative Artworker - Michon
Michon
We're looking for a Creative Artworker with 3+ years of experience and in-depth knowledge of all design software. Along with having excellent typographic, retouching and communication skills, you'll be able to work very fast and efficiently. You must be a strong team player, self-motivated and able to give direction to others.
- Location:
- Nottinghamshire
- Posted date:
- 18/04/2019
DBA members discuss…how does your business grow? (Leeds)
Join the DBA and guest speaker DBA for drinks in Leeds to meet old friends, make new connections, and learn business development tactics and techniques that really work to drive your business forward.