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Does Your Event Business Need to Offer a 401k in 2026?
What event companies need to know about state retirement mandates—and how to stay compliant.
All Things Barcodes: A Practical Guide to Getting Started in LASSO
Not sure where to start with barcoding? Learn how to choose between barcode printers and pre-made labels, plan your rollout, and connect it all to LASSO Inventory.
Advanced Containers & Packages: Smarter Ways to Manage Your Gear in LASSO
Stop manually scanning every item on every return. Learn how LASSO’s advanced container features—kits, locked containers, restoring, and quick turns—save your warehouse team time on every event.
Why Generic Event Software Fails Production Companies
Most “event management” software was built for attendees, not production ops. Here’s why generic platforms break down when you try to run crew scheduling, inventory, payroll, and job costing through them.
Let’s Talk Packages: How to Build Smarter Gear Orders in LASSO
Your team quotes the same gear over and over—so why build every order manually? Learn how LASSO’s package types help sales quote faster and warehouse teams pull smarter.
The Platform You Can Start On. And Scale On: A Smarter Way to Run Live Event Operations
Run live events more efficiently with a scalable event operations platform that grows with your team—connecting quoting, crew, inventory, and execution in one system.
Your Operations Readiness Check for 2026
Before you wrap up the year, take this quick quiz to see how ready your operation is for 2026.
Freelance Isn’t Free: What New York’s Law Means for Event Companies (and How to Stay Compliant)
New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act expands statewide, requiring written contracts and timely payments for freelancers. Here’s what event companies need to know — and how LASSO helps you stay compliant.
High-Tech & High-Touch: How to Keep Crew Engagement at the Heart of Automation
Discover 8 ways LASSO helps event pros automate crew workflows while keeping engagement personal—boost retention, fairness, and show performance.
Saddle Up Summit 2025 Recap: What We Learned, What We Loved, & What’s Coming
Celebrate the highlights of Saddle Up Summit 2025—keynotes, cowboy hats, whiskey tours, and community energy. Get a sneak peak at what’s coming in 2026.
New Tax Bill: How to Manage Overtime & Tip Deductions for Your Employees
Learn about the new tax bill that allows employees to deduct up to $25,000 in tip income and $12,500 in overtime pay from their federal taxable wages. Discover how LASSO can help you and your employees navigate these changes.
The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Crew Management (And How to Fix Them)
If your event crew scheduling feels like a constant scramble, it’s time to take a closer look at where inefficiencies are draining your resources. Let’s break down the true cost of inefficient crew management and how LASSO can help you optimize your workforce, save time, and boost profitability.