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3 things every event company needs to know

Knowing better means doing better. Maya Angelou once said, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." This is especially true for event companies when crew scheduling...

3 ways to leverage technology to put a personal touch in your event crewing process

Technology does a lot, but it can’t do everything. This is most evident when it comes to event crewing or staffing for live events. Yes, as an event company, your crew expects to connect with...

Are you selling on value or price? Ask yourself these 4 questions.

Why are some event companies better at selling their value than others? And how can event management software help? Sure, successful event and entertainment companies deliver great experiences, products and services, but they are ultimately...

How does the passing of AB 5 impact event & entertainment companies?

With the recent passing of California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), news on the subject and its impact on the state of California, the Nation, and the gig economy is everywhere. However, we know that...

employee misclassification for event and entertainment companies

What’s new in employee misclassification and why event & entertainment companies need to pay attention

If you haven’t yet heard, there is some BIG employee misclassification news in the state of California. If you have events that you are producing in the state or have people that work in California,...

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How to turn on cost saving initiatives without turning off your customers

The main function of any business is to make money. Businesses that make money can serve their customers and industry better, whereas businesses that lose money typically aren’t in business for much longer. That’s why...

Do you have the right payroll software and process in place? 4 signs the answer is no.

That time of year is fast approaching…payroll filings, W2 issuance, and making sure you have the right payroll software provider in place to best serve you and your employees. Let's face it, although no one...

How can you prevent crew burnout?

Did you know that 1 in every 3 event professionals are suffering from mental health concerns and/or experiencing crew burnout? While news outlets are quick to report on the surprising rates of addiction and mental...

Here are the top event & entertainment trends for 2020. How is the event industry changing?

As we journey into another new year, it’s important to ask yourself some critical questions. Are you aligned with the latest technology and labor trends? Does your business have strong processes in place to scale...

Are you still using excel spreadsheets to crew your events?

Are you still using excel spreadsheets and manual processes to crew your events? If so, you must be getting really tired of the lack of collaboration, lack of real-time visibility into project statuses and costs,...