The Contractor's Hustle
In the gig economy of event production, your paycheck is only as accurate as your memory. If you are working a 14-hour load-in at the convention center and forget to log your OT Hrs (Overtime), you are effectively working for free. Did the client approve Comp time for the lunch break you skipped? Did you save the receipt for Parking at the Marriott? Without a rigorous daily log, you are leaving money on the table. You aren't just "working a show"; you are a one-person business managing a complex billing cycle.
This template is a digital технічний ledger for the freelance technician. It strips away the complexity of full accounting software and focuses on the one thing that matters: getting paid what you are owed.
The Overtime Engine
The strength of this system is its automated payroll logic. It separates ST Hrs (Straight Time) from OT Hrs, automatically applying the 1.5x multiplier to your overtime rate. This transparency is critical when invoicing. You don't just send a total; you send a breakdown that matches the industry standard. The Total Pay calculation aggregates your labor, comp time, and expenses into a single, undeniable figure.
Venue Intelligence
The ultimate value of this system is the historical data. By logging the Show name and Venue (e.g., LACC, JW Marriott), you build a reference of your best clients. You can see which gigs consistently offer overtime and which venues have expensive parking. You move from "taking whatever work comes" to managing a strategic career, ensuring that every hour of sweat equity is captured, calculated, and billed.