by Kary@BeerBusinessFinance.com | Feb 11, 2026 | Financial
The cash cycle measures how long it takes for your brewery to turn cash spent on ingredients, labor, and packaging into cash back in the bank. The longer the cycle, the more money you need just to operate. Understanding, and actively managing, your cash cycle is one...
by Kary@BeerBusinessFinance.com | Feb 4, 2026 | Financial
The Problem: Where Did All the Cash Go? Many breweries rely heavily on the P&L and assume that if they’re profitable, cash will take care of itself. But profit doesn’t equal cash. Inventory purchases, debt payments, equipment upgrades, and timing gaps between...
by Kary@BeerBusinessFinance.com | Jan 28, 2026 | Financial
The Cash Flow Statement: The Most Important Financial Report Most Breweries Ignore Profit doesn’t pay the bills – cash does. The statement of cash flows shows exactly where your money is coming from, where it’s going, and why profitable breweries still run out...
by Kary@BeerBusinessFinance.com | Dec 18, 2025 | Financial
Running a craft brewery today means dealing with rising costs, tighter margins, and constant pressure to make smart financial decisions. The good news? You don’t need to be an accountant to understand whether your brewery is financially healthy—you just need a few...
by Kary@BeerBusinessFinance.com | Dec 2, 2025 | Financial
In today’s podcast we lay out a simple path for Massachusetts breweries to use the Workforce Training Fund Express program for up to 100% reimbursement on financial training. From eligibility to application steps, we reveal each step in the process to turn free...
by Kary@BeerBusinessFinance.com | Nov 27, 2025 | Financial
Running a food program in your taproom can feel like a constant challenge. You’re not always sure how to make it truly profitable, the numbers are fuzzy, and it often feels like this part of the business is running you, not the other way around. It’s frustrating,...
