Hey ,

Friday I shared

a post on Linkedin

asking "How can I help?" and received dozens of amazing responses and I've been able to help almost all of them. I say this because I also want to make sure I'm providing as much value to you as possible. 

So what problems are you experiencing that I can help with?

As a start, I've got a ton of new updates for you below:

DIGITAL DEMOS WITH SOCIAL NATURE

Are you looking to drive your in-store sales when launching in new markets or supporting existing ones?

Social Nature's Digital Demos solution converts online consumer demand into in-store trials with geo-targeted free product coupons. In exchange for the free trial, consumers share online product reviews and have the choice to opt-in to your email newsletter, helping you grow your digital presence. You have the license to use the reviews on your website or 3rd party retailers.

Best of all, as an exclusive Foodbevy offer you'll receive a free Consumer Insights and Retailer Report ($2,500 value).

Here's an example of what that looks like

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THE BEST WAY TO FUNDRAISE - BRANDJECTORY

I've personally experienced the highs and lows of going through multiple fundraising rounds, scheduling pitches with investors, managing follow-ups, and trying to close a round. Let's face it, it's an arduous task. 

That's why you should be using Brandjectory to help you make the most of every investor interaction. Brandjectory provides you the guidance to intelligently prepare for, and efficiently navigate, the capital raise process.

• Online platform to meet investors and navigate the deal process.

• Exclusive founder and investor meetups and discussion groups.

• CPG-focused investor network.

Best of all, Michael is an amazing resource and wants to see you succeed. Get an intro to Michael today.

GET PRODUCT TRIAL WITH SAMPLER

In-person product sampling is still really challenging. If you're looking to increase trial, checkout Sampler as an option to get your product delivered to potential customers at home.Sampler is the trusted digital product sampling platform for some of the world's leading brands, including Reese, Kashi, Pipcorn, and more.

With Sampler you can build smarter sampling programs that reach the right people and drive more sales, fast, here's how it works:

1. Target your highest-value consumer: Send samples directly to your audience, or tap into Sampler’s audience of over 50M to get your product into the hands of new consumers that match your target demographic.

2. Deliver samples to their doorstep: After creating a sampler account, consumers answer a set of profile questions so we can match them with samples that best fit their lifestyle. Once a consumer matches with your sample, we process, package, and deliver it directly to their doorstep.

3. Guide your consumers all the way to purchase: Drive email opt-ins, collect ratings and reviews, and unlock consumer insights to build effective remarketing campaigns, and guide consumers through every step of the shopping journey.

Learn more by watching a demo or booking a 15-minutes discovery call with one of our sampling experts.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR E-COMMERCE SALES TAX

Is your e-commerce business growing and you're worried about submitting sales tax correctly? 

When you're small, sales tax isn't much of a concern, but as your business grows it's critical that you get this right. If not, you could end up facing massive fees from state governments.  

That's why I partnered with Avalara to help get you sales tax compliant. Their software

• Connects to Shopify and Woocommerce to accurately collect taxes

• Tracks when you meet state reporting minimums and notifies you to register and file

• Automatically keeps track of filing amounts and dates so you don't miss a deadline.

Avalara is offering Foodbevy members a 90-day promotion that gets you 15 months for the price of 12 months. That's 3-free months at the beginning. But this offer is only good for the next month.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE WITH ASHLEY NICKELSEN OF B.T.R. BAR

Ashley created B.T.R. Bar, a functional protein bar while taking care of her parents battling cancer. Now she helps other's live a healthy lifestyle through her low sugar bars and mantra of "Be Bold, Tenacious and Resilient". Join me for a fun conversation about how she's been able to build an amazing and loyal community around her brand.

50% OFF FOR BRAND BUILDERS COURSE

Check out Kate LaBosse's Brand Builders online course that provides practical trainings and templates to help you sell into grocery. The Course will help you learn how to:

• Approach retail accounts like a seasoned professional and speak their language

• Make it easy for a buyer to say YES!

• Feel confident communicating and following up with an account once you've got placement

• Ensure that you're building strong partnerships with retail buyers Know how much money you’re making on every product you sell Bring more awareness and sales once your products are on shelf.

Normally the course is $499, but Foodbevy members can save $250

GET $10K+ BACK FROM THE IRS THROUGH TAX CREDITS

Are you filing for the IRS R&D or Payroll Tax Credit? If not, you should be.

The IRS has tons of tax credits that you're likely missing out on a small business. We've partnered with Leyton to offer this service to the Foodbevy community. They do all the paperwork and you get cash. If they can't help you claim any credits, you pay $0.

As long as you're doing $100,000+ in sales you likely qualify.

Reply to this e-mail with questions or schedule a call with their team below.

DISCOUNTS

- Riser Design 

is an awesome branding and packaging design company that works mainly with food and beverage companies.

Get 10% off your design package.

- Stripe 

is now providing $20,000 in fee-free processing for new and EXISTING customers.

Save over $600

The Accountrepreneur 

is your go-to outsourced CPA and CFO firm for the food and beverage industry. Receive

 a free financial assessment + Foodbevy Members get 20% off services for one year.

- RangeMe

is used by hundreds of retailers to source products. If you use RangeMe,

they are offering $600 off their premium service.

- The Creative Exchange 

is a social media agency designed for CPG. If you need help on social, they are offering all Foodbevy members a

free 1hr consult, along with a $400/month deal to join their Photo Club, which includes 12 photos per month.

- WeStock 

allows you to identify where your tribe would like to purchase your products in retail. 

Save 25% monthly and annual plans.

- Airtable

 can store information in a spreadsheet that's visually appealing and easy-to-use, but it's also powerful enough to act as a database that businesses can use for customer-relationship management (CRM), task management, project planning, and tracking inventory. 

Receive $2,000 in free credits

- Hubspot 

is an inbound marketing and sales software that helps companies attract visitors, convert leads, and close customers.

Save 30% on all plans

With your help we're building an amazing community of Food and Bev entrepreneurs helping each other!

The Foodbevy Team