# Video Library

To support users who prefer visual learning, there is a dedicated [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@CrewCost/videos) with how-to videos and organized playlists covering key product topics. \
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These videos demonstrate features such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, job creation, and approval workflow setup. Users can consult this channel to watch step-by-step explanations, making it easier to understand and apply the platform’s functionality alongside the written documentation.

### Tutorials&#x20;

Watch our video tutorials for a step-by-step look at these processes.

### Product Overview & Demos

Videos that explain what CrewCost is and show the platform at a high level.

[CrewCost Construction Accounting Software ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuYgrrxg5a8)

[CrewCost Construction Accounting Software Demo | Built for Growing General Contractors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4rr8I25rBk)

[Why We Started CrewCost | Construction Accounting Software for Emerging Contractors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHadewPPAsI)

#### Accounts Payable Tutorials

Here you will learn how to manage bills, expenses, subcontract costs, purchase orders, retainage, and approval workflows to keep your accounts payable process organized and accurate in CrewCost.

[Pay a Bill in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHHuB_-27AU)\
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[Create an Expense in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jtf-jgCz_k)\
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[Create a Subcontract Bill in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CM8XEDCOVY)\
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[Create a Purchase Order in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT4b8vp32-o)\
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[Create a Subcontract in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6SZzSgtFwA)\
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[Process a Retainage Release in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A2srQuKmX8)\
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[Set Up Bill & Expense Approval Workflows in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWBVScweT5w)<br>

#### Purchase and Estimate Tutorials&#x20;

Here you will learn how to work with estimates and purchasing, including creating jobs and purchase orders directly from estimates and managing billing against purchase orders.

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[Create a Job from an Estimate in CrewCost](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ACJYfVz0g)\
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[Create a Purchase Order from an Estimate in CrewCost](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFACIu_TKgE)\
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[Create a Purchase Order Bill in CrewCost | Bill Against a PO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXllM7vMq5A)<br>

#### Accounts Receivable Tutorials&#x20;

Here you will learn how to manage customer billing, including creating invoices, retainage invoices, and standard AIA progress invoices in CrewCost.\
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[Create an Upstream AIA G702/G703 Progress Invoice in CrewCost](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ejK2HhEyhI)\
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[Add a Customer in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdNjRtsxrLo)

[Create an AR Retainage Invoice in CrewCost ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7nZOBf7lHk)

#### Educational Content (Construction Accounting & Finance)

Videos focused on teaching accounting, finance, and business concepts for construction companies, independent of the software.\
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[ Use a WIP Report in Construction: Avoid Cash Crunches & Bonding Nightmares](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tww-Y73MlzY)\
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[Understand Your Cashflow Statement with CPA Luke Boyenger](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZRS60PntvM)\
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[Break Even Analysis for Construction Companies | Grow Your Construction Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKY4rSkNXY4)\
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[Job Costing to Find Your Best Customers | Grow Your Construction Company](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ku25Zv0x0)\
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[Cost Forecasting Done Right - Stop Using This Broken Formula | Grow Your Construction Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iLiWnl75Ns)\
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[The mother of all lagging indicators = NET PROFIT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD4uFUXstYQ)

#### Thought Leadership & Expert Interviews

Videos featuring industry experts, CPAs, CFOs, or consultants sharing insights and best practices.\
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[Business Budgeting for GCs | Grow Your Construction Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUJjg59sOEQ)\
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[More Revenue Does Not Equal More Profit | Grow Your Construction Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgMfsVi8PfE)\
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[Should You Buy or Rent New Equipment? | Grow Your Construction Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4pMu6576rA)\
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[Avoid Going Broke While Making a Profit | Accounting for Construction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO3teXPN624)\
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[Build a Profitable Subcontracting Business ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5SCyMUFlOs)

#### Construction Business Growth & Strategy

Videos focused on leadership, hiring, retention, and operational growth.

[Why Construction Businesses Stall](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fJruOQDT2M)\
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[How to Make Your Best Employees WANT to Stay](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW6z9Dyt6Dg)\
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[Implement Leadership Training That Works for Construction Companies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgb6isT59dM)\
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[Find and Hire More Qualified Employees in Construction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5i_3srdlIg)

#### Software Comparison & Market Education

Videos that compare tools or explain what to look for when choosing software.

[Top 5 Construction Accounting Software 2025 | CrewCost, Sage, Foundation, ComputerEase & QuickBooks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK_GNw8a-Ws)

[5 Features Your Construction Accounting Software MUST HAVE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWrLgFHa8uA)

Whether you prefer reading or watching, these videos are here to help you get the most out of CrewCost at your own pace.

### See also&#x20;

Keep exploring more CrewCost resources and tutorials by checking:

* [Training and Certification Portal](https://docs.crewcost.com/documentation/resources-and-training/training-and-certification-portal): Information on the structured learning modules and certifications available for partners and implementation firms (combining reading, video, and testing).
* [Manage vendors:](https://docs.crewcost.com/documentation/vendor-management/manage-vendors) Keep learning and see how to create and maintaining vendor profiles, contact information, and payment preferences.
