As a brewery owner or manager, you have a million things on your mind every day. And not to be presumptuous, but your website’s accessibility (or lack thereof) probably isn’t one of them – right? ADA compliance has become a hot topic over the last year, and it continues to grow in importance as we […]
Restaurant management software was built to make your life easier when running a restaurant or brewery. But deciding which software types are best for your business can quickly become a headache. There are so many choices from different types of software to different brands and a whole range of price points. And there are even […]
As an accountant in practice for nearing 20 years (which makes me a “seasoned” veteran, aka “old”), I’ve seen my fair share of tax law and accounting guidance changes over the years. But what has remained fairly constant is the lack of diversity in my industry. Much like passing through the halls with rows of […]
The United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has published notice of proposed amendments to its regulations governing the requirements for filing a Brewer’s Notices (essentially, the federal permit to operate a brewery) and relaxing certain operational and reporting requirements for breweries. If, as expected, the proposed amendments are adopted, they should […]
A keg fleet is only as strong as its weakest keg. The highest quality stainless steel kegs are inert, hygienic, and exceptionally durable – but they need to be kept that way. Kegs have a tough life. From brewery to bar, they’re rolled, bumped, and thrown. Over time, can undermine their integrity, and in turn, […]
Hiring has turned into a nightmare! Business owners and those of you in HR are experiencing it first hand. Government-issued unemployment benefits, lagging COVID-restrictions, new work-from-home policies, a retiring workforce, and the economic bounceback have created a real problem. That’s why it’s time to get creative. Posting jobs on Indeed.com won’t get it done anymore. […]
Tips for Tackling Your New Website Project and Best Practices to Improve Website Speed, Performance, and Optimizations part 1 in a 2-part series by Site-Seeker, your partner for online success. Websites have come a long way over the past two decades. It might sound cliche, but things were a lot easier then. It was possible […]
Nitrogenated beers taste great, feel wonderful on the tongue and look cool in the glass. But what is it about nitrogen, as opposed to carbon dioxide in a normally carbonated craft beer, that makes such a difference? It’s all about the cruel tendency of big bubbles to eat little bubbles. The nitrogen effect: Beer on […]
If you’re running a brewery and you file excise taxes on an annual basis, you may not be aware that your old familiar friend, Form MT-50 (the Beer Tax Return), was replaced in January 2021. He was given a makeover and renamed Form MT-456. However, do not fret. While he’s looking a little more robust, […]
B.Y.O.P. – “Bring Your Own Packaging” might not catch on in pop culture vocabularies, but it’s a familiar idea for brands. With craft brewers making up nearly a quarter of the beer market share in the United States, competition is intense; according to research, 71% of craft beer consumers decide which product to buy at the point […]