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Before I get started with part 2, I want to note that part 1 received a lot of attention from the brewing community. This topic is much more important than I … Read More
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With all the curiosity around Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), why isn’t there a clear and easy answer on how to calculate it? Software companies advertise the calculation as a … Read More
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With budget season approaching, I want to share the importance of preparing a budget for your brewery. Let’s begin by answering some basic questions about budgeting: What is a budget? … 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 software comes about after the brewery realizes that excel spreadsheets to … Read More
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With a record number of craft breweries opening across the country, a common conversation I often have involves the compensation of brewery owners and staff. Take a complex topic, add … Read More
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Editor’s note: We originally posted this story last year, but our resident CPA guru Chris Farmand received so much great feedback that we’ve updated it for next tax season. Check … Read More
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Pricing a product in a competitive market is hard work. The most valuable team members at companies such as UPS, OfficeMax and Southwest Airlines are their product pricers. Why? Because … Read More
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While my last article examined funding options for start-up capital, I think it would be appropriate to keep the cash topic going and discuss managing cash flow in times of … Read More
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There are many points to consider when trying to raise capital. This purpose of this article is to help you navigate the cash waters and avoid any pitfalls that may … Read More
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With all the excitement surrounding opening a brewery, there are some realities an aspiring brewer must reconcile with to make this dream work. Brewing beer is fun and owning a … Read More
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