Beyond the Spreadsheet: Transforming Brewery Financial Planning

Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast · Jul 28, 2025 · 1h 3m · transcript

We dive into mastering your brewery budget with a practical three-step approach that transforms financial planning from overwhelming to achievable. This workshop provides tools and strategies to create a useful financial roadmap that aligns with business goals.

• Begin with the end in mind – set one clear financial goal (typically 10-15% profit) before planning anything else

• Know your stakeholders – identify requirements from banks, investors and others to incorporate into your plan

• Set firm deadlines – create a budget preparation timeline with clear responsibilities and milestones

• Use…