| If you have tried brewing your own home-made | | | | money for marketing. A comprehensive marketing |
| beer and really enjoy doing it you may want to | | | | plan can cost thousands of dollars a month |
| consider turning your home beer brewing skills into a | | | | - Location - You may need to rent a space to brew |
| business. There are many things to consider before | | | | your beer. This is often a governmental requirement |
| making the decision to start a beer making business. | | | | of food and drink items. You will also need to have |
| Although many microbreweries are successful, you | | | | regular inspections of your location and equipment. |
| must be sure to think it through before investing in | | | | - Packaging - Before you start the business make |
| your new business. | | | | sure you have a name for your beer. You will also |
| - Test your beer on friends and family members | | | | need to decide on packaging including bottles, caps, |
| before making the decision. Make sure you have a | | | | holders and shipping boxes. |
| tasty recipe | | | | - Shipping - Think about how your product will need |
| - Something different - Is your beer something | | | | to be shipped and determine shipping costs in |
| different or are there others available on the market | | | | advance. The final cost of the beer needs to include |
| already that are similar to your brew? | | | | shipping and packaging costs. |
| - Start-up costs - Startup costs can be steep, | | | | - Where will you sell your product? The time to |
| especially for a small brewery. Think about where | | | | determine who your customers will be is before you |
| you will house your business. Look into what local | | | | start your company. Do some research and talk to |
| licensees are needed. Start by asking at your local | | | | some local bars, pubs and liquor stores. Find out if |
| government office. Licenses can be quite expensive | | | | they would be willing to sell your product. |
| for food and drink items | | | | - Incorporating - Becoming a real business takes time |
| - Employees - If you will need employees you will | | | | and investment. It pays to hire a competent |
| need to look into special insurance and health | | | | attorney who can help you navigate the legal |
| insurance concerns. | | | | matters so you can concentrate on the other |
| - Marketing - Make sure you have set aside enough | | | | aspects of the business. |
