Getting Started
How Crewed works
The philosophy behind team hiring, what the platform actually does (and doesn't do), and how engagements work in practice.
Getting Started
For crews: getting started
A 9-step guide from choosing your leader to signing your first engagement. Everything you need to set up a crew and start landing gigs.
Getting Started
For employers: getting started
How to sign up, post your first listing, evaluate crew applications, and run an engagement from offer to active work.
For Crew Leaders
Negotiating as a crew leader
Your leverage, how to set a floor rate, what to do when the offer is too low, how to counter, and when it's okay to give in.
For Crew Leaders
Crew best practices: chemistry, conflict, growth
How to maintain team chemistry, handle underperformance, manage conflict, and grow your crew — whether you're a duo or a 20-person operation.
Legal & Tax
Independent contractor basics for crews
W-2 vs. 1099, when you're an employee vs. contractor, what misclassification means, and what to do before your first gig.
Legal & Tax
Tax considerations for crews
Self-employment tax, estimated quarterly payments, deductions, and the most common tax mistakes crews make — whether you're W-2 or 1099.
Legal & Tax
Insurance and liability basics
General liability, workers comp, what employers require, and why going uninsured is a bigger risk than most crew leaders realize.
Legal & Tax
Sample contracts and templates
Which contracts crews need, what every contract should include, and how to source good templates without overpaying.
Reference
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about crew setup, employer accounts, engagements, pay, and platform policies — answered plainly.