--- title: Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers. | Workforce Intelligence description: Workforce Intelligence | Be the first to learn about emerging trends in the AV industry from crew scheduling and management tips, to automation. --- [MertzCrew](http://mertzcrew.com/) [BLOG](http://www.mertzcrew.com/blog) [PRICING](https://www.mertzcrew.com/pricing) [CONTACT](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/contact-mertzcrew) [JOIN THE CREW](http://tech.mertzcrew.com/join) [LOG IN](http://app.mertzcrew.com/) [REQUEST A DEMO](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/book-quality-freelancers) ### Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers. [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_28-Blog-hero.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-idea-to-impact-gofers-journey) ## [From Idea to Impact: Gofer’s Journey](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-idea-to-impact-gofers-journey) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Oct 1, 2025 9:00:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Scheduling a live event crew isn’t just hard; it’s one of the most demanding, high-pressure responsibilities in the entire production process. One misstep in crew selection can impact the quality of the event, delay timelines, or overload your top technicians. That reality is exactly why Mertzcrew launched Gofer. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-idea-to-impact-gofers-journey) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [Workforce Intelligence](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-intelligence) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_28-Blog-hero.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/gofer-101-how-to-power-up-your-scheduling-team-with-mertzcrews-ai) ## [Gofer 101: How to Power-up Your Scheduling Team with Mertzcrew’s AI](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/gofer-101-how-to-power-up-your-scheduling-team-with-mertzcrews-ai) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Sep 2, 2025 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the fast-paced world of live events, precision and speed are everything. And now, the game has changed as technology pushes for faster and more efficient solutions. Whether you're managing multiple shows across cities or crewing a high-stakes production on short notice, every scheduling decision matters. That’s where Gofer, the new AI scheduling assistant from Mertzcrew, enters. 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Without these numbers on hand, neither you nor your crew members can get paid -- or worse, you’re left potentially covering the cost of unaccounted invoices, months after the project has already closed due to surprise, late crew invoices. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/job-tracking-software-improve-av-labor-accountability) Topics: [Workforce Intelligence](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-intelligence), [Crew Management & Scheduling](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/crew-management-scheduling), [Working with Contractors](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/working-with-contractors) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/BLOGS/May/shutterstock_282766454.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/manage-av-labor-costs-on-any-av-project) ## [How to Manage AV Labor Costs on Any AV Project](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/manage-av-labor-costs-on-any-av-project) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on May 5, 2016 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Occasionally, before you even realize it, AV labor costs can spin out of control. By the time this happens, it’s too late to fix the problem. In order to stay on-budget, AV schedulers and planners need to take proactive measures when [managing per-project labor costs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/av-project-costs-expense-management-software). While this is often easier said than done, introducing an online platform that tracks labor costs is one of the easiest ways to manage budgets accurately, effectively, and without increasing your workload. Below are just a few of the ways an AV crew management tool can help you manage AV labor costs on any project, before costs get out of hand. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/manage-av-labor-costs-on-any-av-project) Topics: [AV Teams](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams), [Workforce Intelligence](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-intelligence) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/BLOGS/March/wrkforce-coordination.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/av-crew-tracking-business-analysis) ## [AV Crew Tracking: How to Capture Accurate Data for Project Analysis](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/av-crew-tracking-business-analysis) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Mar 1, 2016 1:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As an AV scheduler, your job is all about keeping track of your crews, their schedules, and the labor costs associated with your projects. This can pose a challenge when your management resources and assets are scattered, leaving you to manually piece the puzzle together. With the help of an **AV crew tracking** and management software, AV professionals can capture accurate labor data for better business analysis. When data is accurate, organized and easily accessible, reviewing your project’s performance and reporting that data back to your clients is simple. Even better, by streamlining your data collection and analyzing process, you’ll save yourself time and money, and potentially save your clients money too. Here are a few ways you can improve the way you collect and analyze crew labor costs in order to get the business insights you need to improve cash flow. 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