In this week’s roundup, VineSpring announces an integration with Calendly that makes it easier to connect with customers, virtually or in-person. Learn the four steps that craft producers need to take to start shipping DTC while maintaining compliance. Analysts predict which lifestyle habits introduced during the pandemic will stick. Independent wineries think outside the box to stay afloat during the lockdown. The portability and creativity of modern canning benefit craft producers during uncertain times. VineSpring partners with Avalara to create a direct integration and a two-way flow of information.

Calendly: A New VineSpring Integration

With virtual tastings, curbside pickups, and social distancing being the new normal, having an easy way to schedule appointments is needed more than ever. Calendly now integrates with VineSpring for a simple and intuitive way to connect with customers and prospects.

4 Steps to Get Started Shipping DtC

It’s more obvious than ever that the DTC channel is a valuable revenue stream for craft producers. But there are complex compliance requirements that must be met. Read this four-step guide to get you started on the road to compliant DTC shipping.

What's Next in Wine's New Normal?

Some habits developed during lockdown will fade away, while others are here to stay. See what analysts are predicting will become permanent lifestyle behaviors in the wine industry.

Despite High Sales, COVID-19 Has Taken a Toll on California’s Independent Wineries

DTC shipping certainly help some wineries avoid extinction during the pandemic, but many still took a financial hit during the lockdown and are scrambling to stay afloat. See what strategies independent wineries are putting into action to keep their businesses going.

In the Can: Canned Beverages Continue to Grow in Popularity—and Producers are Embracing The Trend.

As restaurants and bars shut their doors this spring, the demands for alcohol portability skyrocketed. Can manufacturers quickly mobilized and stepped in to help producers as they were forced to shut their doors. Learn how cans are evolving and get the scoop on the uprise of custom cans.

VineSpring Launches Certified Tax Rates for Beverage Alcohol from Avalara

Compliance can be challenging. VineSpring’s partnership with Avalara helps to simplify the DTC compliance process. With a direct integration, craft producers can experience a two-way sync of data and information between Avalara and VineSpring.