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B Corp certification: the why, what and how for creative businesses
The DBA's Adam Fennelow and DBA Expert Will Powell delve into the key questions creative businesses ask about B Corp certification.
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The DBA's Adam Fennelow and DBA Expert Will Powell delve into the key questions creative businesses ask about B Corp certification.
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AI, Web3 and the design sector
Two recent DBA events have pointed the spotlight onto the subject that has been on everyone’s lips – the rapid advancements in technology that have thrilled and scared people in equal measure. Here are some key takeaways.
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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2023 ceremony: Chief Executive’s speech
The DBA Design Effectiveness Awards’ winners announcement was held live online, on Thursday 29 June 2023. Watch DBA Chief Executive Deborah Dawton’s speech from the event or take a read of the transcript.
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The financially resilient design team: how and why to build it | DBA webinar
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, design leaders must be equipped to face new challenges and seize emerging opportunities. Financial resilience is critical to achieving this, but what does it mean in practice?
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How to set your creative work apart? Commercial awareness is the key
In the recently launched 2023 What Client’s Think report, it was clear that in a sea of seemingly endless data and a cultural context of rapid change, the most sought after skill clients are looking for in the agencies they work with is creativity aligned with commercial awareness.
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Expert advice on continuity, succession planning and selling a design business
When it comes to planning for an exit from your design agency there are a myriad of options. It is never too early to put in place the best practice processes that will stand you in good stead regardless of whether you decide on a Management Buy-Out (MBO), forming an employee owned trust (EOT), or selling to, or merging with, a third party. Watch three video conversations with DBA Experts, Jack O'Hern, David Blois and Chris Lang on the ins and outs of succession planning to help you understand your options.
Business skills, Financial, Strategy development
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Five familiar words and what they mean to clients
'What Clients Think' report author Jonathan Kirk explores five familiar client/agency relationship words and what they mean to clients.
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Get back in the room with confidence
For many, presenting online has become the norm. But what happens when you’re suddenly asked to present face-to-face?
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What Clients Think Report 2023 Official Launch | DBA Webinar
In this eye-opening hour webinar, Jonathan Kirk, author of the report and DBA Expert, will explore how the client world has changed, examining the challenges and pressures, and digging beyond the statistics to reveal what you need to know in order to win new work and strengthen your relationships.
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Five emerging trends in design | DBA Webinar
Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive at the DBA was joined Emily Cohen and Hunter Vargas, Business Consultants to Creative Firms sharing their views on the themes and trends they’re seeing in the businesses they are working with.