A winery employee handbook should do more than check a compliance box — it should reflect the real-world demands of production, protect your crew, and make compliance culture second nature. Here’s how to tailor yours for cellar work, safety, regulations, and more.

Shipping costs can make or break a CPG or winery business. Learn practical strategies to reduce expenses—from optimizing packaging and negotiating carrier rates to leveraging 3PLs and zone skipping. Don’t let fulfillment drain your margins.

Shipping costs can make or break a CPG or winery business. Learn practical strategies to reduce expenses—from optimizing packaging and negotiating carrier rates to leveraging 3PLs and zone skipping. Don’t let fulfillment drain your margins.

Gift cards can increase customer loyalty and sales—but they also create long-term financial liabilities that must be handled correctly. In this guide, BBG’s Eileen Vasko outlines how wineries and CPG brands can legally write off unredeemed gift card balances, stay compliant with escheatment laws, and improve financial reporting accuracy.

Gift cards can increase customer loyalty and sales—but they also create long-term financial liabilities that must be handled correctly. In this guide, BBG’s Eileen Vasko outlines how wineries and CPG brands can legally write off unredeemed gift card balances, stay compliant with escheatment laws, and improve financial reporting accuracy.

1099 compliance doesn’t have to be a year-end headache. In this guide, BBG’s Eileen Vasko shares practical advice for simplifying your accounts payable (AP) process, avoiding tax-time chaos, and staying IRS-compliant — especially for CPG brands and wineries.

California sales tax compliance can feel overwhelming for wineries juggling tasting rooms, online orders, and events. This guide simplifies the process with five clear steps—from getting a seller’s permit to avoiding common tax mistakes—so you can stay focused on making great wine.

Advertising wine, beer, or spirits comes with strict federal and state compliance rules. This guide breaks down what you can and can't say in alcohol ads, so you can market confidently and responsibly without crossing any regulatory lines.

Is your CPG brand ready to scale? A perpetual inventory system offers real-time tracking, reduces stockouts, and improves forecasting — but it’s not right for everyone. Learn if it’s the right fit for your operations.

POS reconciliation doesn’t have to be a tangled mess. If your winery or CPG brand is juggling multiple sales channels—like tasting rooms, e-commerce, and national retail—it’s time to simplify your balance sheet reporting. Here’s how to centralize, automate, and stay on top of reconciliation for clearer numbers and smarter growth.

Outsourcing accounting and finance isn’t just a cost-saving move — it’s a strategic advantage. For growing wineries and CPG brands, it delivers expert support, flexible scalability, and financial clarity. Learn how founders are gaining confidence and staying focused on growth.

Trade spend is one of the largest expenses for emerging CPG brands, but inaccurate cash application can distort financial data and hinder decision-making. Learn why precise trade spend reconciliation is essential for cash flow, profitability, and strategic growth.

Navigating beverage alcohol labeling requirements is crucial for avoiding costly delays, rejected shipments, and legal penalties. Missing just one key detail—such as an ABV discrepancy or a misclassified product type—can halt sales. Learn the essential labeling requirements, common mistakes to avoid, and how to streamline compliance with expert guidance from BBG.

Debt can be a powerful tool for CPG brands—if managed correctly. A well-structured repayment plan ensures cash flow stability and long-term growth. In this guide, we break down a four-step process to assess outstanding debts, forecast cash flow, prioritize payments, and build a financial model that supports smart debt management.

Most wineries default to calendar-year accounting, but this can distort their financial picture. Allocating inventory costs by harvest year provides clearer insights into profitability and cash flow. Learn why this shift is essential for your winery's long-term success.

Scaling your team doesn’t have to drain your budget. Learn three practical, cost-effective strategies for building a hiring ramp that grows with your brand, including how to prioritize key roles and tap into fractional or outsourced talent.

Learn how to confidently present your sources and uses of funds to investors. This guide walks CPG founders through actionable financial planning tips to build trust and secure capital for growth.

Physical inventory counts often get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list—but they’re essential for your CPG brand’s success. These five practical tips will help you motivate your team to prioritize accuracy, boost engagement, and avoid costly errors.

Selling alcohol to bars, restaurants, and event venues is a thrilling growth opportunity—but compliance missteps can derail your plans fast. From verifying liquor licenses to navigating state regulations and promotional rules, staying compliant is the key to sustainable expansion. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and build strong, lasting partnerships with on-premise buyers.

How much should wineries invest in direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing? Many winery owners struggle to find the right balance. Drawing insights from SaaS benchmarks, this post explains how to structure a DTC marketing budget, track key performance metrics, and maximize ROI for sustainable growth.