Behind The Beat

Last Friday, the MIA held a live, question time style discussion with a panel of relevant experts. This events aim was to support retailers in the practical and logistical planning for re-opening their businesses to the public. The discussion provided updates on health and safety, looking after your staff and customers and we heard from two MI retailers about their first-hand experience in preparing to re-open. You can watch this event back if you missed it – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmGyhNSudLUandfeature=emb_logo (click here) One of the panel members was Simon Pollard, who is the Managing Director of Millers Music. During the webinar, Simon had loads of really useful insight, but something that has generated lots of further questions is his comments on updating the internal and external systems for his shop. Here, the MIA’s General Manager Alice interviews Simon, and learns more about Millers Music's plans for re-opening, changes in the way that the store will operate and the importance of the shops' website and creating an experience for the customer that is no longer as easy to do in store. Plus, Simon talks about the finance, HR and booking systems that have allowed him to go paperless, and streamlined his operations. This is the audio only version of the Webinar first broadcast on Wednesday 27th May.

Paul talks to Nicky Gleadow from The HR Point to bring you the latest on Government guidelines on HR matters in response to the CoVid-19 pandemic. Today we look at the implications of the decision to allow 'non-essential' retail stores to open from June 15th. *Remember, members can get one-to-one advice from Nicky via a support scheme set-up by the MIA. Please contact https://my.captivate.fm/[email protected] (Alice) or https://my.captivate.fm/[email protected] (Paul) for more help. This is the audio only version of the Webinar first broadcast on Wednesday 27th May. Contact details for The HR Point. https://www.thehrpoint.co.uk/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/TheHRPoint (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hr-point/about/ (LinkedIn)

Briffa are leading intellectual property lawyers for the creative industries. For the Webinar, Alice is joined by Joshua Schuermann, who is an associate at Briffa. Josh advises on all areas of Intellectual Property law, specialising in clients from the music industry in particular. MIA members benefit have access to the following benefits with Briffa A free 1 hour consultation meeting either at Briffa's offices (when it's safe!) or over the phone; A follow-up advice email, after the consultation meeting; A commitment to fixed fees (rather than hourly rates and fee estimates) wherever possible; An “advice hotline”, allowing members to speak directly to our solicitors regarding specific legal issues. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to be put in touch with Briffa. *This is the audio only version of the Webinar first broadcast on Tuesday 19th May.

Paul talks to Nicky Gleadow from The HR Point to bring you the latest on Government guidelines on HR matters in response to the CoVid-19 pandemic. Today we look at the extension to the Government guidelines with regard to employees and furloughing of staff. *Remember, members can get one-to-one advice from Nicky via a support scheme set-up by the MIA. Please contact https://my.captivate.fm/[email protected] (Alice) or https://my.captivate.fm/[email protected] (Paul) for more help. This is the audio only version of the Webinar first broadcast on Thursday 14th May. Contact details for The HR Point. https://www.thehrpoint.co.uk/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/TheHRPoint (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hr-point/about/ (LinkedIn)

Paul talks to Nicky Gleadow from The HR Point to bring you the latest on Government guidelines on HR matters in response to the CoVid-19 pandemic. Today we look at updates to the Government guidelines with regard to employees and furloughing of staff. *Remember, members can get one-to-one advice from Nicky via a support scheme set-up by the MIA. Please contact Alice or Paul for more help. This is the audio only version of the Webinar first broadcast on Tuesday 21st April. Contact details for The HR Point. https://www.thehrpoint.co.uk (Website) https://www.facebook.com/TheHRPoint (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hr-point/about/ (LinkedIn)

Alice talks to Personal Brand Consultant Deborah Ogden about the unique challenges that the pandemic has meant for our mental health. Deborah answers your questions and offers you insight into staying positive and productive. This is an audio-only version of a Webinar first broadcast on 17th April 2020. Follow Deborah Ogden; https://www.deborahogden.com (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjogden/ (LinkedIn) https://on-brand-with.captivate.fm/listen (Podcast)

Paul talks to Nicky Gleadow from The HR Point to bring you the latest updates on Government guidelines for responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically today we focus on the implications for Company Directors on furloghing themselves during this period. This is the audio only version of the Webinar first broadcast on Thursday 9th April.

Paul McManus discusses your Business Support questions with Accountant Sarah Clark; including the latest information on business loans, access to additional finance and grants, VAT, deferred accounts, tax and personal guarantees. This is the audio only version of the Webinar first broadcast on Wednesday 1st April.

Paul McManus discusses your questions with HR Expert Nicky Gleadow. This is the audio only version of the Webinar first broadcast on Friday 27th March.

The final episode in a special series recorded at the recent Education Conference hosted by the MIA. The event was held in the Victory Service Club, Marble Arch on 24th October and focused on the opportunity that Music Education offers to the whole industry. In this episode we listen into the final panel discussion 'education - the new frontier, developing new opportunities for the industry' as well as a summing up of the day. The panel consisted of Steven Greenall (Warwick Music), Mary-Alice Stack (Creative United), Barbara Eifler (Making Music) and Paul McManus (MIA) and was moderated by Bridget White (Music Mark).