Topic: Turning Pro

As a homebrewer, going pro means much more than just ramping up the amount of beer you brew. Steve Parkes of the American Brewers Guild has guided hundreds of homebrewers to become

Matthew McLaughlin is in a very unique position right now in craft beer. On one hand he is an industry veteran helping new and established breweries navigate legal decisions. But on the

Congrats – you are getting closer to realizing your dream of opening a small brewery! But shiny new tanks or a new taproom space aren’t free and not everyone has enough cash

One of the biggest blind spots and areas of concern for new breweries starting up is getting a grasp on all the legal paperwork required for both a small business and especially

Designing your new brewery or taproom is a huge step in the process of opening your business. The right or wrong design and layout can make or break a brewery. There are

Branding is essentially telling a story about your brewery. But with a start-up brewery you have an empty page of paper. Where do you start? How do you prioritize what you need

There are plenty of templates out there for creating a business plan. But the brewing business has its own specific needs and specialized considerations to keep in mind when you want to

Join Andrew Coplon, the Founder of taproom customer experience service Secret Hopper, to learn how the little things can make a big difference in your future tasting room for your customers and

In NanoCon’s nod to Shark Tank, we will have an expert panel consisting of a craft beer financial expert, a brewing educator and brewery owner, and a craft brewery attorney ask questions

Often a start-up brewery makes the mistake of not paying enough attention to the financial side of the business. You have to understand the key metrics for sales, margins, and operating expenses