My Commercial Insurance Policy Is Being Cancelled …. Now What?

As a business or property owner, your commercial insurance in the past has been an item you have yet to have to think a lot about after it renews each year. This is now rapidly and, many times, frustratingly, changing. Many insurance carriers today are “re-underwriting” their entire book of business. You may end up…
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Accounting Tips for Small Business Owners: How to Manage Your Cash Flow

Running a small business is an exhilarating journey filled with countless ups and downs. As a small business owner, you know that managing your finances effectively is crucial to keeping your operation running smoothly. One key aspect of financial management that often causes stress and uncertainty is cash flow. Cash flow refers to the movement…
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Year-End Round-Up 2023

Can you believe it’s already time to say goodbye to this year? Time sure flies! 2023 has come to an end, and though it has had its challenges locally and globally, it has still been a year full of promise and success. As we’re gearing up to welcome the new year, we are giving a…
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Protea Conversations: Emily Harrington

Protea Financial was founded in 2014 to provide high-quality outsourced accounting at an affordable price. Given Protea’s flexible work environment, the Company especially appealed to accountants who wanted to re-enter the workforce after taking time off to start a family. This allowed Protea to attract extremely talented individuals who were previously overlooked.  Protea strives to…
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2024 Changes to California Employment Law

It’s that time of year again for employers to revisit their policies and employee handbooks to address important changes in California employment law that go into effect on January 1, 2024 or later in the year.  Several new employment laws go into effect at the turn of the year: from changes in Paid Sick Leave…
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