Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers.

8 Benefits & Risks of Investing in an AV Freelance Management System

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Sep 27, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Live event production companies spend a lot of time and money finding and hiring the best AV freelancers for their events. Without the right tools, it’s likely that you’ll spend more than necessary, and that can impact your ability to manage your risks and maximize your profits over time. One way to overcome the challenges of producing live events is to invest in an AV freelance management system.

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Topics: Contracting AV Techs, Crew Management & Scheduling, Working with Contractors

5 Ways to Reduce AV Freelancer Costs with a Contracting Service

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Aug 17, 2023 10:45:00 AM

It has become more challenging to find skilled AV freelancers for live events. The pandemic brought about significant changes in producing live events: the mass retiring of highly-skilled freelancers, a shortage of newer freelancers entering the industry, and overall higher labor inflationary costs all around.

At Mertzcrew, we understand how crucial it is for production companies to be able to find and contract AV freelancers who can deliver high-quality results. When quality takes a hit, so does client loyalty and income. There’s an undeniable need to reduce expenses on the administrative side, and that’s where using a contracting service can help. With that in mind, here are five ways to reduce AV freelancer costs by using a
contracting service.

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Topics: Crew Management & Scheduling

4 Ways to Optimize Event Production w/ Technology

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Jun 15, 2023 1:00:00 PM

Putting together any live event is a long process and can be an inefficient one if you don’t have the right tools to optimize your work. Technology is available that can assist you as you conceptualize, plan, and produce events, making it easy to get your work done quickly and ensure a smooth production.

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Topics: AV Techs, Crew Management & Scheduling

From Sourcing to Payment: Best Practices for Managing AV Freelancers

Posted by Gabe Solomon on May 23, 2023 11:26:39 AM

There’s a lot of work involved in AV freelancer management. When you’re contracting skilled AV freelancers to work an event, you need to source the right people with the right skills for the job, make sure they have all the necessary paperwork including proof of insurance, and that they complete work on time and get paid on time. It’s a lot for anybody to juggle without the right tools.

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Topics: Crew Management & Scheduling

5 Event Operations Tips for Effective Communication w/ AV Freelancers

Posted by Gabe Solomon on May 22, 2023 9:30:00 AM

Producing memorable events takes a great deal of time and energy. With many moving parts to integrate, including equipment, labor, and timing, it’s essential to have the right tools to streamline planning and communication to get the best possible result.

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Topics: Crew Management & Scheduling

Managing Freelancer Communication with Event Crew Management Software

Posted by Gabe Solomon on May 18, 2023 2:00:00 PM

One of the most challenging things about producing an event is event crew management. Even small events involve multiple people handling various aspects of production and everyone needs to be connected to ensure a successful and entertaining event.

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Topics: Crew Management & Scheduling

How to Create an Event Roster with Crew Management Software

Posted by Gabe Solomon on May 9, 2023 11:00:00 AM

Producing any event requires extensive planning and preparation. Not only is it necessary to understand the scope of the event and plan it from start to finish, it’s also a requirement to create an event roster with each crew assignment detailed and scheduled to make sure the entire crew knows what’s expected of them.

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Topics: Crew Management & Scheduling

Important Update for AV Technicians regarding Economic Relief Payments

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Apr 13, 2020 2:33:05 PM
Mertzcrew recommends all AV companies share this with all AV Technicians that have worked on projects for them in the past 12 months. This is not spam, a solicitation, or anything we're doing for personal gain.  We just want to help as many AV Technicians as possible.
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Topics: AV Techs, Workforce Intelligence, Crew Management & Scheduling, Workforce Development

What The Freelance Isn't Free Act Means For AV Companies

Posted by Wallace Johnson on May 18, 2017 3:08:58 PM

 

 

On May 15th, the Freelance Isn’t Free Act went into effect in New York City.  Below we share important details of the law and what it means for AV companies working with freelancers in New York City.

 

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Topics: Contracting AV Techs, Crew Management & Scheduling, Compliance