THE CRUSH
Your first step to running a profitable winery and crushing your business goals.
2024 SVB Annual State of the Wine Industry Report
Download the SVB Report and read my comments
QuickBooks License Policy 2024 Update
Changes in QuickBooks Desktop license program beginning July 2024. URGENT!
Beverage Container Recycling for the Wine Industry Begins January 1, 2024
There are 4 aspects of the program:
Registering your winery
Paying the processing fee after bottling
Implementing the CRV collection and reporting
Updating your labels
Two Wine Industries
We often say that there are two wine industries because the way the small wineries operate is so different than how the large wineries operate. Let’s just look at the numbers
Managing Winemaking Costs in the Face of Inflation
With rising inflation and operating costs, winery owners are looking for ways to manage the bottom line without raising prices.
SVB Demise & New Cash Management Rules
The sudden demise of Silicon Valley Bank is a reminder to stay calm and to focus on what you can control: your cash management procedures.
December Newsletter 2022
We hope you are enjoying the holidays with your family and loved ones. We will keep this brief so that you can return to your mulled wine and toys. Cheers!
November Newsletter 2022
Happy end of harvest! I hope you are enjoying the gorgeous fall colors. Here at QBWS, we are busy preparing budgets and forecasts for next year, in addition to wrapping the 2022 books.
October Newsletter 2022
I hope your grapes are all in and that the pace of the harvest has slowed down enough for you to enjoy the gorgeous autumn weather. Hit reply and send us a picture of the leaves changing color. But before that, grab a glass of your favorite fall beverage, and let’s get going. Cheers!
September Newsletter 2022
I hope you are pleased with this year's harvest. Good luck with your final picks. Since everyone is busy with either crush or club runs, I have some light reading for you. Grab a glass of your favorite harvest beverage, and settle in with some fun articles. Cheers!
Survival of the Small Wineries
Sebastopol vintner at the helm to ensure survival of small wineries amid consolidation.
July Newsletter
Veraison has started pretty much everywhere, so that means that harvest is just around the corner. But, let’s enjoy the present moment and the glorious summer sunshine! Find a cool place to sit, grab a glass of wine, and let’s get started.
August Newsletter
Harvest has started! And with warm temperatures in the forecast, it promises to be fast and furious. I have some lighthearted topics for you this month to keep you entertained during those overnight punchdown sessions. Grab a glass of your favorite harvest beverage, and let’s get started.
When planning falls short
One morning some rag-a-muffins decided to venture into the jungle (Maui’s north shore) to explore.
Tasting Room Collectives
Tasting room collectives are a great way to share the cost of opening a tasting room. However, it is also a great way to make a mess.
SSU Wine Biz - Digital Marketing in an Altered Landscape
Last year showed us that folks will buy wine through all type of marketing, digital marketing included.
SIP Week 4 - What next for Your Winery Business?
Has the shock of closing the tasting rooms, sheltering in place, and learning how to home-school subsided a bit?
Selling Used Wine Barrels
This time of the year many of you are selling wine barrels to make room for new barrels. So what is the best way to handle this?
Questions for your Tax Preparer
If you ask your tax preparer to explain the difference between your True Income and your Taxable Income they should be able to easily answer this question.
QuickBooks Online (QBO) - Pros and Cons
I am not a huge fan of QuickBooks Online, however for some situations, it is a good choice. Here is my list of the Pros and Cons to QBO for a winery.