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BusinessApril 13, 2026

Day Rates, Overtime, and What Goes in the Quote

How working AV freelancers structure their pricing: day rates, OT thresholds, kit fees, travel days, and the line items that always get missed.

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BusinessApril 9, 2026

Hiring AV Freelancers 101: What to Look For

A short field guide for production companies hiring freelance AV technicians for the first time.

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Invoicing and Getting Paid: The Freelancer's Guide
BusinessApril 5, 2026

Invoicing and Getting Paid: The Freelancer's Guide

How to invoice, when to follow up, what payment terms actually mean, and how to avoid getting stiffed.

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