With 530+ licensed brewers in NY there are more and more appealing craft beer options on store shelves. Most consumers purchase from a brewery they can count on to produce a well-made beer rather than try new breweries. (Consider that “well-made beer” is defined as one that’s free from defects and meets or exceeds needs […]
If you think your brewery is worth $2 million dollars just because your annual revenue is also $2 million dollars, you are likely wrong. If you hope one day to have a successful transition of ownership but do not know the value of your brewery you may be in for a big surprise, and not […]
In the post-Covid world, breweries statewide may be re-evaluating operations, reviewing performance metrics and looking at expansion opportunities. These activities seem timely, given our societal emergence from the pandemic and general desire to find creative and innovative ways to evolve business operations. Now that the first quarter is collectively behind us, we can officially reset […]
As a brewer, when it comes to your day-to-day operations, reliability is key. Just as you pride yourself on using the best ingredients for your beer, why shouldn’t the same care go into a reliable brewery management system that works with your brewery as it grows? In the past, breweries have often used Google Sheets […]
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. […]