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The Role of a Production Assistant in Managing Petty Cash
Explore the key role of a production assistant in managing petty cash for commercials. Discover PAs responsibilities, common challenges and our expert tips on tracking accurate expenses and maintaining records to avoid financial pitfalls on set.
The True Cost of Poorly Managed Cash Flow for Commercial Productions
Learn how costly ineffective cash flow management can be for film productions. From financial overruns to shoot delays and even risk film cancellation entirely, discover the true impacts of poor cash flow and how great cash flow management can improve your production.
Head of Production's Guide to Overcoming Commercial Financial Delays
Finacial delays causes headaches: missed deadlines, increased costs, strained vendor relationships. With our guide, production leaders can put an end to delays.
Best Entertainment Payroll Companies for Film, TV, Events (2024 Top Picks)
Looking for the right entertainment payroll company that can keep up with your film production needs? Check out our Top Picks for Best Payroll Companies for 2024 and how they can service your next film project.
Commercial Production Cash Flow Management 101
Welcome to Commercial Production Cash Flow Management 101! Dive into the essentials of financial success in the dynamic world of commercial production. From budgeting insights to optimizing cash flow, we're here to guide you through the intricacies of managing finances in the fast-paced realm of commercials.
The Complete Guide to Commercial Production Support
Can your production team handle back-office affairs in-house? Let’s find out! Learn what goes into play when managing back-office affairs for commercial productions along with pro tips on cost effective solutions for your production capabilities.
Maximizing Your Commercial Production Budget: Tips for Hiring the Right Line Producer
Getting your team together for your next commercial film is all one big job for your line producer. Ensuring they hire the right team will determine the success of your next project. Check out the best tips for hiring the right line producer.
How to Obtain & Manage Petty Cash For a Commercial Production
Don’t let the last-minute expenses during production set you back. Learn how to obtain petty cash quickly when you need it for all expenses when shooting on set to keep your production running on time and on budget.
Benefits of Using a P-Card For Your Commercial Production
P-Cards can make life easier and more cost effective for your next production. Learn all about P-Cards and how they can benefit producers on their next commercial.
Production Insurance 101: What You Need For Your Commercial
Currently in the works of producing your next commercial? Learn about the different types of production insurances that are available and which ones are right for your project.
6 Signs You Need Production Accounting For Your Commercial
Struggling to stay on top of production accounting for your commercial? Hiring commercial production accounting services is a solution for many producers. In this blog, we’ll uncover all there is to know about production accounting for commercials and the 6 signs it may be time to hire production accounting services.
The Ultimate Pre-Production Documentation Guide
Download 9 free samples of the pre-production documents all producers need with The Ultimate Pre-Production Documentation Guide.
What is Production Support?
Beyond the glamour of the film industry, more goes on behind the scenes. Here, we’ll explain production support and why advertisers and producers should care about it.
The Complete Guide to Entertainment Labor Unions
Working with union talent can lead to a lot of questions. Here is the complete guide to Entertainment Labor Unions to help advertisers and producers navigate the process.