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Online learning courses, guides, spreadsheets, and tools to help your craft brewery:

increase profits
increase cash flow
increase financial sustainability!

A Message from The Founder

 

I create financial training courses for Craft Brewery owners and operators so that you can build a more profitable brewery business.

Kary Shumway, CPA, CFO, Numbers Guy
My online learning courses are custom designed for brewery owners, brewers, general managers, marketers, salespeople, accounting managers, and other staff wanting to understand best practices for craft brewery finance.

You get all these online courses, over $3100 in value! when you sign up for the Craft Brewery Financial Training Annual Subscription of just $399:

(Individual courses priced at $499 ea.)

Crash Course in Brewery Finances
How to Boost Taproom Profits
Brewery Self-Distribution Financial Planning
How to Build a Start-Up Brewery Financial Plan
Ultimate Guide to Brewery Metrics
Brewery Job Descriptions Guide
Step-by-Step Brewery Budget Course

Three ways to subscribe, all packed with the training and tools you need to succeed!

 

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12+ financial spreadsheets and models
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The first four issues are complimentary and will cover topics including:

  • Distributor Contracts: Best Practices
  • Brewery Expansion Financing Basics
  • The ABC’s of Product Costing
  • Keg Inventory Management System + Bonus Template
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