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 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Accounting and Bookkeeping for Food Businesses

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Business Set-Up Financial Forecast

Author: SCORE

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Business Taxes 101

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Cash Flow Planning for Small Businesses: Expect the Unexpected

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Fundamentals of Financial Documents

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Important Accounting Concepts for the Start-Up Brewery, Part I

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Important Accounting Concepts for the Start-Up Brewery, Part II

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Sample Income Expense and Cash Flow Spreadsheet

Author: SCORE

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

What to Look for When Choosing Point of Service

Author: Nancy Trigg

 Bank & equipment finance

10 Types of All-Business Financing

Author: SCORE

 Bank & equipment finance

2022 and Financing Trends

 Bank & equipment finance

Considerations for Financing Your Brewery

Author: Rick Wehner

 Bank & equipment finance

Financial Assistance Sources - Colorado 

Author: State of Colorado

 bank & equipment finance

Financing Your Brewery with an SBA Loan

 bank & equipment finance

Financing Your Craft

 bank & equipment finance

How Much Do a Term Loan and Line of Credit Cost?

 bank & equipment finance

In Need of Financing for Your Brewery?

 bank & equipment finance

Looking to Build or Expand - 10 Considerations

 bank & equipment finance

Possible Loan Sources - Colorado 

Author: SCORE

 bank & equipment finance

Prepare to Access Capital for Your Small Business

 bank & equipment finance

SBA Loan Program Matrix

Author: SCORE

 bank & equipment finance

SBA Loan Program Matrix - Colorado Distribution

Author: SCORE

 bank & equipment finance

Show Me the Money - Crowdfunding

 bank & equipment finance

Term Loans and Lines of Credit: What's the Difference?

 bank & equipment finance

Three Benefits of Equipment Financing

Author: Rick Wehner

 business plan

Before the Business Plan

 business plan

Business Essentials Road Map

Author: SCORE

 business plan

Business Plan: Common Mistakes & Best Practices

 business plan

Business Plan Presentation Template

Author: SCORE

 business plan

Business Plan - What is a Business Plan?

 business plan

Choosing the Best Pricing Strategy for your Small Business

 business plan

Colorado Business Resource - CO & SBA Partnership

Author: Small Business Development Center

 business plan

Components of a Brewery Business Plan

Author: Derek Wasak

 business plan

CORE Value Proposition

Author: SCORE

 business plan

Financial Projections for Your Small Business

 business plan

Lip Revolt: Give Back to Your Community

 business plan

Longevity - What is the Lifespan of a Business?

 business plan

Personal Financial Statement Worksheet

Author: SCORE

 business plan

Questions to Ask When Buying an Existing Business

Author: SCORE

 business plan

SCORE Deluxe Business Plan Template

Author: SCORE

 business plan

SCORE Start Up Business Resources

Author: SCORE

 business plan

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business

Author: SCORE

 business plan

Social Impact and Your Business

 business plan

Start Your Business in 7 Steps

 business plan

S.W.O.T. Analysis Checklist - SBA

Author: SCORE

 business plan

S.W.O.T. Analysis Worksheet

Author: SCORE

 business plan

The Business Plan

Author: Jeff Mendel

 business plan

The Sections of a Business Plan

 business plan

U.S. SBA Small Business Resource Guide

Author: SCORE

 business plan

What is a Proforma?

 business plan

Why Your Brewery Needs a Vision 

Author: Dave Ketchen

 COnsultant

3 Ways a Brewery Consultant Brings Value

Author: Derek Wasak

 COnsultant

Consultants: Evaluating and Using Your Resources

Author: Laura Lodge

 COnsultant

Consultants: Remember Your Vendors

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

An Overview of Distribution

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

Laying the Groundwork - Identity or Branding

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

Quality, Consistency & Why Self-Distribute?

Author: Laura Lodge

 insurance

Directors and Officers Liability

Author: Matt Hughes

 insurance

Insurance Basics for the Brewery

Author: Matt Hughes

legal

Basic Overview: Opening a Craft Brewery, Laws

legal

Business Formation Checklist

legal

Choose Your Business Structure

Author: SCORE

legal

Contract Brewing & Alternating Proprietorships, Part I

legal

Contract Brewing & Alternating Proprietorships, Part II

legal

Due Diligence When Purchasing an Existing Business

Author: Find/Law

legal

Overview of Legal Aspects of Starting a Brewery

legal

So What Do You Want to Do? Checklist

legal

Show Me the Money - Crowdfunding

legal

What is a Board of Directors?

Author: Jeff Mendel

 Location & brewery Design

Location Checklist

 Location & brewery Design

Planning 101: Brewing Equipment - Capacity, Part I

Author: Derek Wasak

 Location & brewery Design

Planning 101: Brewing Equipment - Selection, Part II

Author: Derek Wasak

 Location & brewery Design

Planning 101: Support Equipment & Small Brewery Parts, Part III

Author: Derek Wasak

 Location & brewery Design

Planning Your Tap Room Part I

 Location & brewery Design

Planning Your Tap Room Part II

 Location & brewery Design

Size Matters: Depends

Author: Tom Hennessy

 Location & Brewery design

The Biggest Move to Save Time and Money

Author: Tom Hennessy

 Location & Brewery design

Types of Breweries, Part I: Packaging Brewery

 Location & Brewery design

Types of Breweries, Part II: Tasting Room Brewery

 Location & Brewery design

Types of Breweries, Part III: BrewPub

Author: Tom Hennessy

 Location & Brewery design

What Makes a Site Great for a Brewery, Part I

 Location & Brewery design

What Makes a Site Great for a Brewery, Part II

 Location & Brewery design

What to Consider When Planning Your Brewery, Part I

 Location & Brewery design

What to Consider When Planning Your Brewery, Part II

 Marketing

Annual Marketing Budget Template

Author: SCORE

 Marketing

Creating Your Brand Identity: Design Considerations

Author: Misty Gordon

 Marketing

Designing Your Brand Identity: The Basics

Author: Misty Gordon

 Marketing

Developing a Strong Brand Identity Worksheet

Author: Misty Gordon

 Marketing

Hiring a Graphic Designer: How Much Will That Cost?

Author: Misty Gordon

 Marketing

Marketing Plan Template

Author: SCORE

 Marketing

Small Business Marketing Plan

Author: SCORE

 Marketing

Start Up Marketing Basics Checklist

Author: SCORE

 SALES

Creating Your Sales Vision Plan

Author: Julie Rhodes

 Tap Room

5 Considerations to Start Up

 tap room

Planning Your Tap Room Part I

 Tap room

Planning Your Tap Room Part II

ACT - Library

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

12 Month Cash Flow Worksheet

Author: SCORE

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Accounting: Taking Action

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Cybersecurity and Your Business

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Financial Projections for Your Small Business

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Monitor Your Patient, Part I

Author: Tom Hennessy

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Monitor Your Patient, Part II

Author: Tom Hennessy

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Monitor Your Patient, Part III

Author: Tom Hennessy

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Opening Day Balance Sheet

Author: SCORE

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Profit and Loss Projection- 1 year

Author: SCORE

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Tech for Your Business: Accounting & Bookkeeping

 Bank & equipment finance

Advice About Applying for Financing

Author: Rick Wehner

 bank & equipment finance

The Many Facets of Business Credit

Author: Rick Wehner

  equipment & Packaging

Don't Forget Your Inner Homebrewer

Author: Tom Hennessy

 Human Resources

Company Culture: Creating an Effective System for Complaints

 Human Resources

The Legalities of Screening Candidates' Social Media

 Human Resources

Recruit the Best Team

 Human Resources

What Supplier Diversity Certification Can Do for Your Business

 Human Resources

Work as Hard for Employees as for Customers

 ingredients

Selecting the Right Yeast Strain

Author: Erik Fowler

 ingredients

Why Contract? How to Contract

 ingredients

Why Malt Matters - Top 5 Things Brewers Should Know

Author: Todd Olander

 insurance

Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Author: Matt Hughes

 insurance

Insurance Contract Review

Author: Matt Hughes

legal

Beer Beverage Labeling

legal

Fundraising Checklist

legal

Labeling Checklist

legal

Intellectual Property Checklist

legal

Intent to Use Trademarks: Finalizing the Registration

legal

Tip Credits and Tip Pooling

Author: Jon Hyman

legal

Trademarks: Choosing Your Craft Beer Brand Names, Part I

legal

Trademarks: Choosing Your Craft Beer Brand Names, Part II

legal

Trademarks: International Trademarks

legal

Trademarks: Intellectual Property Law for Craft Brewers

legal

Licensing Checklist

legal

Contracts Checklist

 MARKETING

Digital Marketing Basics for Small Business Owners

 MARKETING

Media Outreach Tips

Author: Tristan Chan

 MARKETING

Find Your People: Social Media 101

 MARKETING

SOP: Creating A Content Calendar

Author: Emily Hutto

 MARKETING

Style Branding Your Tap Handles

Author: Ben Weston

 MARKETING

Tap Handle Design - Contrast Is King

Author: Ben Weston

 MARKETING

Tap Handle Design - Know Your Audience

Author: Ben Weston

 MARKETING

Tap Handle Design - Know Your Setting

Author: Ben Weston

 MARKETING

Tap Handle Quality - Why Durability Matters

Author: Ben Weston

 MARKETING

Online Branding Checklist

Author: SCORE

 Quality Assurance/control

Creating Quality Standards

Author: Erik Fowler

 Quality Assurance/control

Instrument Guidance for Beer Quality Labs

 Quality Assurance/control

Laboratory Basics

SALES

Sales Forecast - 1 year

Author: SCORE

 Tap ROom

Go Shorty! It's Your Birthday! Tap Handle Lengths

Author: Ben Weston

 Tap ROom

Behind the Scenes in the Tap Room: Service Models

Author: Nancy Trigg

 Tap ROom

Operational Advice: Menu Curation and Data

Author: Nancy Trigg

 Tap ROom

Operational Advice: Service and Tip Models

Author: Nancy Trigg

 Tap ROom

Planning Your Tap Room Draft System for Success

Author: Neil Witte

 Tap ROom

Pound for Pound - Why Tap Handle Weight Matters

Author: Ben Weston

 Tap ROom

Tip Credits and Tip Pooling

Author: Jon Hyman

 Tap ROom

Why Customer Experience Matters

OPEN - Library

 Accounting & Point of Sale

Inflation and Small Business

 distribution

Building Effective Distributor Strategies for your Brand

 distribution

The Care & Feeding of Distributors, Part I

 distribution

Combatting Smaller Beverage Lists

 distribution

Sizing Up Distribution Opportunities

Author: Joe Karcz

 distribution

Self Distribution: Marvelous or Onerous? Handout

Author: Laura Lodge

 equipment & packaging

Chemical Safety & Hazard Communication

Author: MBAA

 equipment & packaging

Don't Laugh at My Fermenter

Author: Tom Hennessy

 equipment & packaging

Getting Your Beer in the Can

Author: Matt Vincent

 equipment & packaging

How to Remove Silicon Dioxide Fining Agents

Author: Dana Johnson

 equipment & packaging

Improving Brewhouse CIP

Author: Dana Johnson

 Equipment & packaging

Protecting Your Stainless Steel: Passivation for Brewery Equip, Part I

Author: Dana Johnson

 equipment & packaging

Protecting Your Stainless Steel: Passivation for Brewery Equip, Part II

Author: Dana Johnson

 equipment & packaging

Reject the Brewers Platform

Author: Tom Hennessy

 human resources

Bystander Intervention Tips and Strategies

Author: NSVRC

 human resources

Combatting the "Ism" Challenge to Company Culture

 human resources

Employees Workplace Harassment Prevention Toolkit

Author: National Institute of Health

 human resources

Is Your Brewery Ready for the Golden Age of Unionizing?

Author: Jon Hyman

 human resources

Resources for Building A Stronger Safer Brewery Culture

Author: Laura Lodge

 human resources

Shifting the Focus on Shift Beers

Author: John Hyman

 human resources

Show-Up: Your Guide to Bystander Intervention

 human resources

The People Ingredient

 human resources

Workplace Harassment: 5 Step Action Plan

 ingredients

Barrel Aging Basics

 ingredients

Barrel Alternatives

 ingredients

Barrel Anatomy & Inspections

 ingredients

Cascade Centennial and the Importance of Contracting

 ingredients

A Hop Farmer and an Alpha Acid Theory

 ingredients

How A Barrel Is Made

 ingredients

The Importance of Pitch Rate

 ingredients

Oak and Aging

 ingredients

Sour Central: Everything You Need to Know About Sour Beer

legal

Basic Employment Checklist

legal

Compliance Checklist

legal

Is Your Brewery Ready for the Golden Age of Unionizing?

Author: Jon Hyman

legal

Shifting the Focus on Shift Beers

Author: Jon Hyman

 Marketing

Anatomy of a Press Release

Author: Emily Hutto

 Marketing

A Practical Guide to Staying on Brand

Author: Erik Cox

 Marketing

Best of Craft Beer Media Relations

Author: Emily Hutto

 Marketing

Content Marketing: Advice from the Trail

Author: Emily Hutto

 Marketing

Cultivating Customer Loyalty for Small Businesses

 Marketing

Media: It's Worth Your Time

 Marketing

SOP: Beer Media Samples

Author: Emily Hutto

 Marketing

Using Consumer Insights to Maximize Consumer Growth

Author: Jeff Musial

 Quality Assurance/control

Dry Hop Creep

Author: Brynn Keenan

 Quality Assurance/control

Molecules, Methods and Myths

Author: Emily Wang

 Quality Assurance/control

Quality Through Cleanliness, Part I

Author: Larry Chase

 Quality Assurance/control

Quality Through Cleanliness, Part II

Author: Larry Chase

 Quality Assurance/control

Statistical Process Control - Data Part I

Author: Brynn Keenan

 Quality Assurance/control

Using Sensory Analysis to Answer Your Business Questions

Author: Lindsay Barr

 SALES

Harness the Power of Emotion in Craft Beer Sales & Marketing

Author: Julie Rhodes

 TAP ROOM

10 Tips to Motivate Staff

 TAP ROOM

30 Second Conversation

 TAP ROOM

Beer-To-Go: The Magic Question

 TAP ROOM

Cleaning Glassware

Author: Ray Daniels

 TAP ROOM

How to Attach Your Tap Handles

Author: Ben Weston

 TAP ROOM

Lip Revolt: Give Back to Your Community Through Business

 TAP ROOM

The Value of a Flight

 TAP ROOM

Want Another? It's that Simple

 TAP ROOM

Your Oyster - Nice Vibe

Author: Tom Hennessy

GROW - Library

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Breakeven Analysis

Author: SCORE

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Expansion: The Accounting Perspective, Part I

 ACCOUNTING & POINT OF SALE

Expansion: The Accounting Perspective, Part II

 Bank & equipment finance

Don't Let COVID-19 Stop Your Dreams of Expansion

 Bank & equipment finance

What to Know About Financing Your Expansion

Author: Rick Wehner

 bank & equipment finance

Tips for Pandemic Equipment Funding, Part I

Author: Rick Wehner

 bank & equipment finance

Tips for Pandemic Equipment Funding, Part II

Author: Rick Wehner

 bank & equipment finance

Tips for your Business' Next Build

 Business plan

Business Plan Template - Existing Business

Author: SCORE

 Business plan

Sound Investments on a Budget

 distribution

Consolidation of Distributors

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

Consolidation of Distributors Worksheet

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

Distribution Contracts: Content, Strategy and Negotiation Handout

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

Distributors and Retailers during COVID-19

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

The Distributor/Producer Partnership

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

The Distributor/Producer Partnership Handout

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

Fantastic Importers and Distributors & Where to Find Them

 distribution

Laying the Distribution Groundwork: Financing Expansion

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

Laying the Groundwork: New Territory & Point of Sale

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

Navigating Distribution Change

Author: Laura Lodge

 distribution

When and Why to Contract with a Distributor

Author: Laura Lodge

 legal

Contract Brewing and Alternating Proprietorships

 marketing

Evolving Your Brand and Your Custom Tap Handles

Author: Ben Weston

 marketing

FAB Innovation: What we can Learn

Author: Jeff Musial

 SALes

Demystifying DTC Sales

Author: Julia Herz

 SALes

Getting Draft Back

Author: Ben Weston

 SALes

Hitting the Sales Reset Button During a Crisis

Author: Julie Rhodes

 SALes

How to Run a Successful ABP Meeting

Author: Julie Rhodes

 SALes

Optimizing Your Sales Plans

Author: Julie Rhodes

 SALes

The Promise of Remote Sales

 SALes

The Reverse Pivot is Hurting Off-Premise Beer Sales

Author: Jon Reynolds

 SALes

Your Distributor is Not a Magic Sales Bullet

Author: Julie Rhodes

 SALes

Your Sales Team Needs Help

Author: Julie Rhodes

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