Understanding the Cost-Benefit of Outsourced Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping is often the central character in the ballet of corporate finances. It’s the painstaking recordkeeping, classification and aggregation of financial transactions that make up the core of your business’s financial wellbeing. Yet, as your business grows and evolves, do we need to keep books in-house, or do we consider outsourcing? Here at Protea Financial, we understand…
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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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Mastering Data Management for Winery Businesses: Tips for Compiling Business Data

In the intricate world of winemaking, where artistry intertwines with agriculture and business, data isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the lifeblood of sustainable growth. We, at Protea Financial, understand the unique challenges faced by winery businesses when it comes to managing data. That’s why we aim to help you navigate the complexities and harness the power…
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Protea Weekly – Episode 40 – The complex world of the CTA – with Jay O’Neil (CTASafe)

In this episode of Protea Weekly, Zane Stevens interviews Jay O’Neill, the CEO of CTA Safe, to discuss the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). They highlight the confusion and lack of awareness surrounding the CTA, which was passed in 2021 but is still relatively unknown. The purpose of the CTA is to increase transparency in financial…
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Understand Your Finances: How Outsourced Bookkeepers Will Help You Educate and Empower Yourself

The most often-quoted statement in business is that managing one’s finances is the critical part of running a business. However, it could turn into one of the most complicated and overwhelming tasks if you weren’t experienced in financial matters.  Knowing your finances is much more than just keeping receipts and counting the money coming in…
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Protea Weekly – Episode 36 – Building Resilience

In this episode of Protea Weekly, Zane Stevens discusses the importance of building resilience in the face of challenges. He emphasizes the need to share knowledge, speak up when struggling, and embrace the rule of thirds in business. Zane provides tips for building resilience, including staying flexible, developing coping strategies, maintaining a support network, focusing…
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