Welcome to the DBC store
Publications
Publications written by design practitioners specifically for creatives about the business of design.
The Business of Design
The Business of Design
What you need to know to start a design studio, from finances to finding the right client.
AU$55.00
Finance in a studio
Finance in a studio
An ebook to take control of the financial performance of a studio from hourly rates to costing and budgetting.
AU$55.00
LinkedIn for designers ebook
LinkedIn for designers ebook
A guide for designers on how to use LinkedIn to find new business - the type of business you want.
AU$55.00
What's the risk? Risk management for creatives ebook
What's the risk? Risk management for creatives ebook
Potential risks founding and managing a studio and what to do to avoid them.
AU$55.00
What's a fair wage?
What's a fair wage?
An ebook about how to reward staff from benchmark wages to flexible working arrangements.
AU$55.00
Bookkeeping for designers
Bookkeeping for designers
This is a practical, illustrated introduction to the world of bookkeeping for a design studio, written specifically for designers.
AU$55.00
Programs
Research shows change is faster and learning is embedded when a challenge is tackled as a team. That's the basis of each of these programs. We work with you to identify the problem, research options and test solutions.
Online courses
Practical, relevant online DIY products to support Design Business Council mentoring services. These products are based on the same research, knowledge and expertise we use when mentoring Australia creative .
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Lunchtime Learning recordings
How to... shortcourses
Three-session mentored deep-dives into specific issues around successfully running a sustainable design agency.