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Including Topics Like:

  • How to reduce out of code beer expense
  • How to improve gross profit
  • How to build the perfect sales compensation plan
  • How to manage A/R and Inventory
  • How to increase beer wholesaler business value
  • and more!

selling beer is one thing, making money is another.

Kary Shumway, CFO, CPA… Numbers Guy

After 20 years using finance to help improve financial results in our beer businesses, I’m helping wholesalers increase profits, cash flow, and business value.

My name is Kary Shumway. I’m a CPA, former CFO for a beer distributor and a brewery. 

I will help you improve profits and cash flow in your beer business. Ready to get started? Click here to book a 15-minute call here on my calendar.

Kary does an exceptionally fine job of highlighting the issues facing distributors today and with his extensive background, he knows how it impacts the bottom-line of operating a distribution business. I always look forward to reading his updates and continue to learn from his vast depth of real-life expertise.

Bump Williams

BWC Consulting

Wholesaler and brewery finances – we cover it all

About Beer Business Finance

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