Baker Tilly Craft Brewery Services A taste of what makes us different 608 240 ALES
We understand your issues How do you keep up with demand when sales outpace supply? How do you increase production while maintaining your culture? Should you add a canning line? Do you distribute yourself? Should you expand? When? How? Or hire out distribution? Where do we price in new markets? How many? Who? What are the contract terms?
Craft beverage services > Site selection > Credits and incentives > Cost segregation > Waste and energy > Distribution agreements > Value of distribution rights > Future accountability Expansion Services Distribution Rights > Internal / Sales > Distributor partner(s) > Retail sales Compliance & Consulting > CFO Services > Outsourced accounting > Compilations and audit > Tax strategies and planning > Shareholder optimization > HR assistance > Integrated financial model Financial Modeling & Financing > Weekly cash flow modeling > Buy / sell ROI analysis > Bank and finance assistance > Capital funding Technology Sales Channel Services > OrchestratedBEER > Intuit Quickbooks > VicinityBrew > EKOS Brewmaster > Process management > Advanced reporting > POS Integrations
Distribution rights > Distribution agreements > Value of distribution rights > Future accountability
Sales channel How to improve distributor and retail execution? > Growth strategy > Business planning > Distributor engagement > Pricing / Revenue management > Retail standards > Brewery sales team > Sales tools and templates > Sales dashboards > Performance compensation > Key account management
Technology Demystify technology with ease > System implementation, stabilization & maximization OrchestratedBEER Ekos Brewmaster VicinityBrew QuickBooks > IT infrastructure analysis > System migration > Business process management and internal control > Payroll integration > POS integration > Custom reporting & dashboards > Cost accounting > Fixed assets > Project management Other SAP Microsoft Dynamics GP Technology
Financial modeling & financing > Integrated financial model > Weekly cash flow modeling > Buy / sell ROI analysis > Bank and financing assistance > Capital funding Mergers and acquisitions > Sell-side advisory > Buy-side advisory > Deal sourcing > Buy and build programs > Transformative acquisitions > Negotiation lead or assistance > Due diligence > Fairness opinions > Management buyouts > Valuation services
Compliance and consulting > Outsourced accounting and tax filings > Annual attest engagements > Annual tax filings > Tax strategies and planning > Valuation services > Shareholder optimization > CFO services Compliance & consulting
Compliance and consulting Human resources: How to set your beverage team up for success Separate your team from competition by laying an internal foundation using these proven concepts to promote sustainable growth Compliance & consulting > HR assistance Mission, vision & values translated into behavioral standards that drive culture & results Rewards & benefits Defined roles & responsibilities Review process Recruitment Exit Recruit & Hire Employee Lifecycle On-board & Train Develop & Grow Talent Management
Expansion services Project financing > Site selection > Credits and incentives > Cost segregation > Waste and energy > Ingredient sourcing > Equipment sourcing Did you know? Expansion services Depending on the scope of the project, your business could benefit from economic development programs to assist with construction of a new facility, remodeling an existing facility, or financing equipment. What is the status of the project? > Do you have a preliminary expenditure budget? > How are you financing your expenditures? > How many employees do you anticipate hiring? > Are you considering multiple locations for the project? > Have you had any discussions with government entities about permitting requirements? > What is your desired timing for the project?
Craft brewer lifecycle Multi-State Distribution Multi-Location Brewing Local Region Brewer Concept & Recipe Tap Room Known as Garage or Basement phase: Business Planning/Banks -Financial Forecasts Sweat Equity & Structure Payroll, Sales & Withholding Taxes Buy/Sell Agreements Where to Brew Stand alone brewery serving local traffic and retail buyers: Working Capital Distributors Own/Lease - Brewery/Warehouse - Transportation Key Management Compensation R & D Credits Energy efficiency 2017 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP all rights reserved Growing beyond your home marketplace: Contract Brewing Multi-state Nexus issues State contract laws Need for additional working capital Use of Distribution Rights Payment terms during market acceptance OrchestratedBEER Intuit Quickbooks Customer growth outside of region: Site selection Onsite energy, water, infrastructure Project finance plant and corporate growth Credits/Incentives ESOPs Strategic tax planning We are able to maximize your systems with: VicinityBrew EKOS Brewmaster
Real life results Client : National craft brewer Services provided > Cost segregation study for new Greenfield plant in southeastern US > Credits and incentives review, estimation of renewable energy tax credit at new brewery Client benefit > Minimized real estate taxation and optimized depreciation benefits > Maximized the amount of tax credit, eligible cost and derived the most benefit from anaerobic digester project Client: Regional bottling company Services provided > Financial statement audit > Employee benefit plan audit > Tax planning, including cost segregation and facility depreciation, shareholder transitions including buying out owners federal and state tax return filing Client benefits > Increased tax savings > Assistance in shareholder transitions, buyouts, and potential acquisitions Client: Beer distribution group Services provided > Assistance with multi-distributor agreement in effort to purchase Distribution Rights to Craft Brewery > Assistance with financial modeling to support cash flow and financing needs, and acquiring financing with senior lenders Client benefit > Expand brand rights and distribution capabilities > Cross wholesaler agreements 12
What our clients say Octopi Brewing Baker Tilly has provided our quickly growing brewery with guidance on numerous aspects of our business including pricing, distributor relationships, and financial modeling. Their depth of experience and understanding of the industry has been an invaluable resource to us as we face the incredible challenge of intense growth. Most importantly Baker Tilly has always taken the time to fully understand our business goals and the unique company culture that drives us towards those goals. Tom Whisenand Co-Founder Lift Bridge Brewing 13
WARNING: Working with the Baker Tilly Craft Beverage Team may cause success to follow. Success may cause a desire to over indulge. Baker Tilly is not responsible for any mischief caused by pending success and drinking thereafter. 608 240 ALES beverages@bakertilly.com The information provided here is of a general nature and is not intended to address the specific circumstances of any individual or entity. In specific circumstances, the services of a professional should be sought. Baker Tilly refers to Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP and is an independently owned and managed member of Baker Tilly International. 2017 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP