Analyzing Wine Industry Balance Sheets: Key Metrics and Interpretations

In the wine industry, balance sheets are crucial financial documents that provide valuable insights into the financial health of a winery. These documents contain key performance indicators (KPIs) that help winery owners and managers make important business decisions. Some of the most important KPIs to look out for in a winery’s balance sheet include inventory…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 13 – Costing Technology

In this episode of Protea Weekly, Zane Stevens interviews Ashley Leonard, the founder of InnoVint, a winery operating system. They discuss the importance of inventory costing in the wine industry and how InnoVint helps wineries manage their costs more effectively. Ashley shares the background and development of InnoVint, highlighting the need for compliance and traceability…
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Navigating the California Redemption Value (CRV) Program for Wineries

The California Redemption Value (CRV) program, established in 1986, is a cornerstone of the state’s recycling and environmental efforts. Aimed at reducing litter and encouraging recycling, CalRecycle imposes a fee on consumers at the time of purchase for eligible beverage containers, which is refunded upon the container’s return. For wineries in California, navigating the intricacies…
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Choosing the Right Bookkeeping Software: Insights from a Professional

Are you ready to take your bookkeeping game to the next level? As technology continues to evolve, so does the world of bookkeeping software. Choosing the right software for your business can make a world of difference in efficiency and accuracy. Let’s explore a few key insights from the professional bookkeepers at Protea Financial on…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 12 – Let’s Talk About Wine!

In this episode, we discusses the importance of inventory costing in the wine industry. He emphasizes the need for accrual basis accounting and explains how tracking costs on an accrual basis provides a basis for making good business decisions. Zane focuses on the complexities of inventory costing in the wine industry, where the process from…
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Power of Peers

In today’s “Everything All the Time” world, searching for a Consultant online will often give you over 1,000,000 choices. How about considering the woman or man at your elbow for guidance? Peer groups often offer unique advantages over individual consultants due to their collaborative nature, diverse perspectives, and shared experiences. Here are some reasons why…
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