Chris Farmand

Cost accounting hack for craft breweries under 50,000 bbls, part 2

Before I get started with part 2, I want to note that part 1 received a lot of attention from the brewing community. … Read More

February 9, 2016Chris Farmand 24

With all the curiosity around Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), why isn't there a clear and easy answer on how to calculate it? … Read More

September 10, 2015Chris Farmand 12

With budget season approaching, I want to share the importance of preparing a budget for your brewery. Let’s begin by … Read More

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At some point in the brewery life cycle, the question about purchasing industry specific software arises. This need for … Read More

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February 17, 2015Chris Farmand 37

With a record number of craft breweries opening across the country, a common conversation I often have involves the … Read More

October 21, 2014Chris Farmand 21

Editor's note: We originally posted this story last year, but our resident CPA guru Chris Farmand received so much great … Read More

August 28, 2014Chris Farmand 20

Pricing a product in a competitive market is hard work. The most valuable team members at companies such as UPS, … Read More

While my last article examined funding options for start-up capital, I think it would be appropriate to keep the cash … Read More

January 15, 2014Chris Farmand 25

There are many points to consider when trying to raise capital. This purpose of this article is to help you navigate the … Read More

November 12, 2013Chris Farmand 30

With all the excitement surrounding opening a brewery, there are some realities an aspiring brewer must reconcile with … Read More