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Preparing to Sell Your Alcohol Business — Part I: Licensing

There are many reasons why you may be considering selling your alcohol business or brand. Sale could have been your desired outcome from day one, or it could be due to unforeseen circumstances or market conditions. Whatever your reason for selling, ensure your alcohol business is ready for sale before soliciting potential buyers. As alcohol is a highly regulated industry, sales of alcohol businesses require more due diligence for the buyer to evaluate your business as an acquisition target. Acknowledge this complexity and make your business more attractive to interested purchasers by cleaning up compliance shortcomings in advance of the sale and collecting organized regulatory information for the potential buyer’s due diligence team. This series of articles will address what your alcohol business should do to best position itself for acquisition.

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Is Direct To Consumer Shipping the Right Sales Channel for Your Winery, Brewery, or Distillery?
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Is Direct To Consumer Shipping the Right Sales Channel for Your Winery, Brewery, or Distillery?

Direct to Consumer (DTC) shipping can be a valuable sales channel for alcohol manufacturers, but is it right for your business model? This is not just a question for your sales, marketing, and finance teams. When evaluating whether to engage in DTC sales, there are several legal considerations you should discuss with regulatory counsel to determine whether DTC shipping would be a strategic addition to your business.

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Talking to a Lawyer About Launching a New Alcohol Business

Talking to a Lawyer About Launching a New Alcohol Business

If you are planning on launching a new business in the alcohol industry, one of your first steps should be to discuss your plans with an alcohol regulatory attorney. Alcohol is a highly regulated industry with unique restrictions that many business professionals are unaware of if they have not previously worked in the alcohol space. An alcohol attorney can educate you on the regulatory framework and evaluate whether your business plan is feasible from a legal perspective. An attorney can also assist with structuring the business to ensure you’re legally compliant and help you manage risk. This article addresses the topics you’ll address with your attorney as you vet your business idea.

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