Brexit Ready - from AudioUK Brexit Ready

Georgie Frost previews a podcast series to help UK audio businesses prepare for Brexit.

EU legal expert Andrew Hood gives his overview of what Brexit might look like for audio businesses in the UK, and how best to prepare.  

Tips include getting to grips with whether any of your staff need to apply for settled status, looking at what contracts are place and if you are reliant on service providers who might be affected by Brexit. 

Looking ahead, he says that it is also important to think about the kinds of things the audio industry wants to see for the future so that it can try and shape the UK government's thinking.

Finance trainer David Thomas specialises in helping freelancers and small businesses to manage their finances. He explains some of the practical ways that leaving the EU might affect the audio industry and gives advice about how to get ahead of the changes by making sure you have taken care of the necessary paperwork. Key tips include applying for an international driving permit, considering whether you might need permission to bring kit over and checking you have health insurance.  

Intellectual Property expert Alan Hunt explains the areas that will and probably won't be affected by Brexit. Some areas such as trademarks will change so you'll need to take action to make sure that you retain the same protections for your content. Other areas are less likely to change but he says now is a good time to review the agreements you have in place to make sure you know you're covered. 

Audio UK’s legal adviser, Paul March, explains how possible changes after Brexit may affect trademarks, the Country of Origin principle for broadcast content, and give a potential boost to audio businesses in Northern Ireland.