Do I really need a contract with my distributor? I’m just a small business.

March 17th, 2015 • by Vince O'Brien

Do I really need a contract with my distributor? I’m just a small business.

• by Vince O'Brien

The answer is YES – regardless of your size.  Keep in mind that franchise protection laws were written as a result of distributor lobbying efforts.  They were not written for supplier interests. A contract is your only form of protection against laws that are designed to protect distributors – not you.  In a contract you […]

Crafting a Distribution Agreement for Growth

March 3rd, 2015 • by Brian Mahoney

For the craft beer industry, 2014 was another banner year. In the years ahead, America’s renewed interest in craft beer will mean a startup venture for some. For others, continued growth will bring new business challenges. At some point in a brewery’s growth, many craft brewers will look to established beer distributors to expand their […]