At Protea Financial, we know that a well-executed inventory count is the cornerstone of accurate record-keeping, effective cost management, and informed decision-making for any winery. However, the unique nature of wine production, with its various stages, aging processes, and vintage variations, can make conducting a winery inventory count a complex undertaking. Our team of bookkeeping…
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At Protea Financial, we understand that managing inventory effectively is crucial for any successful winery. But it’s not just about keeping track of what’s in your warehouse; it’s about understanding the true cost of that inventory and how it impacts your profitability. We often see wineries struggle with the intricacies of inventory costing methods and…
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At Protea Financial, we understand that in the competitive world of winemaking, managing inventory effectively is paramount to profitability. Wine inventory costing, with its unique challenges related to aging, vintages, and fluctuating demand, often presents a significant hurdle. Traditional methods can struggle to keep pace, leading to inaccuracies and lost revenue. Our experts want to…
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Zane Stevens and Megan Nelms discuss their experiences at Intuit Connect, a conference focused on accounting and technology. They share insights on the differences from previous years, the importance of networking, and the various breakout sessions they attended. Megan highlights her goals for attending, including exploring new technologies and meeting industry partners. The conversation also…
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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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We have seen wineries set prices incorrectly (and not maximize profit), waste precious working capital on production on their less-profitable wines, and lose money on wines because they set marketing and programming budgets using a simple average cost, rather than a product-specific cost.
