The Clock is Ticking on CTA Compliance: What Small Businesses Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

In the world of business, regulatory compliance is no stranger to most companies. However, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has introduced new rules that may catch many small businesses off guard. To be honest, we should all be prepared for this, as the CTA was passed in 2021 and fully coming into effect now. Due…
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The Complex World of Inventory Compliance for Wineries

The foundation of any successful business – including wineries – comprises the numbers that underly everything. Tracking your performance using these numbers is vital to maintaining and expanding a profitable business. The challenge is in the details and the arduous, often-tedious job of allocating costs, calculating COGS, managing key indicator accounts, and more. Wineries are unique…
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The Importance of Budgeting and Financial Planning for Wineries

As a winery owner, you know that creating a delightful bottle of wine requires more than just excellent grapes and expert winemaking skills. Behind every successful vintage is a meticulous planning process that ensures your winery remains financially viable and profitable.  Budgeting and financial planning are the backbone of this process, guiding you to make…
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How Outsourced Bookkeeping Can Help Simplify Your Financial Numbers

Managing the financials of your business can be a daunting task. Between keeping track of expenses, ensuring accurate records, and preparing for tax season, bookkeeping can quickly become overwhelming.  For many businesses, outsourcing bookkeeping is an effective solution to simplify financial management, save time, and ensure accuracy. At Protea Financial, we can show you how…
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Mastering Cash Flow: Outsourced Bookkeeping Strategies for Small Businesses

Running a small business can feel like sailing a ship β€” with the right strategies and tools, you navigate towards success, but without them, you might find yourself adrift in financial instability. One of the most critical components of business management is effectively handling cash flow. It’s not just about monitoring how money moves into…
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Protea Weekly – Episode 19 – Interacting on LinkedIn

Things got a little weird! In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses various topics he considered for the show, including the poor state of the economy, global pricing overruns, people overselling and underdelivering, lack of service delivery in the accounting industry, and the importance of effective communication. However, he decides to take a different approach and…
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