Brexit and the design industry – what you need to know and prepare for | DBA member exclusive webinar with Moore Kingston Smith LLP

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With the EU-UK post-Brexit trade negotiations progressing, the clock is ticking down to the 31 December deadline – is your business ready? During this DBA member exclusive webinar, Moore Kingston Smith LLP's Brexit Impact specialist, Paul Samrah and Tax Director, Geraint Lewis, discussed what the changes will mean for your business.

In conversation with Sir John Sorrell – a champion of the creative industries for 50 years | DBA webinar

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As an industry sector, we benefit from a global reputation for creative ingenuity and design effectiveness. The UK’s creative industries have for years been the calling card for Britain abroad. Sir John, himself a former successful design business owner, has long spearheaded the reputation of UK design. During this webinar, he shares his thoughts with DBA Chief Executive, Deborah Dawton, and takes questions live from the audience. Watch the full recording here.

Leading creativity: a fireside chat with Eric Quint | DBA webinar

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As former Chief Brand and Design Officer at 3M and Head of Design Management and Consulting at Royal Philips, Eric Quint has a uniquely experienced view of the world of leading design. During this webinar, he shares unmissable insights into effective design leadership and answers your questions. Listen to the full recording here.

Packaging Sustainability Checklist

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Access PAC's Packaging Sustainability Checklist - a tool to help creative teams develop product and packaging design executions that help clients achieve their sustainability credentials

Adapting, learning and leading change: design in 2020 | DBA webinar

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DBA Chief Executive, Deborah Dawton, chairs this explorative Q&A webinar, joined by a range of industry leaders from a range of backgrounds who shared their experiences of this unexpected and eventful year. Watch the full discussion here.

Understanding the new immigration system

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With the end of the Brexit transition period, free movement will cease and the UK will introduce a points-based immigration system. We've compiled guidance to help you understand the new system and to signpost you to further advice, so you can plan and prepare for the changes coming into effect from 1 January 2021.

DBA webinar: DBA Annual Survey Report launch 2020

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Esther Carder, Partner, 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, at the 2020 DBA Annual Survey Report launch. The report analyses fees, salaries, utilisation, income, recovery rates, benefits and trends of DBA member agencies. It is the most valuable tool you will find to help you plan effectively for 2021 and you can watch the presentation here.

Off payroll working with Moore Kingston Smith LLP | DBA Briefing – exclusive to DBA members

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Changes to off-payroll working rules (commonly known as IR35) come into effect in April 2021, is your business ready? Join Moore Kingston Smith’s Tax Partner, Tim Stovold on Wednesday 14 October for this DBA member exclusive briefing, who will explain the changes and what they mean for your design business.

DBA Member catch up & annual general meeting (AGM) | DBA members only

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The DBA's AGM will be part of the member catch up on Wednesday 30 June from 10.30-11.30. Open to directors of all DBA members, agency and corporate with DBA experts too, this member catch up is one not to miss. Register here.