The Benefits of Working with a Bookkeeping Firm That Specializes in the Wine Industry

At Protea Financial, we believe that every business, regardless of its industry, benefits from accurate and timely bookkeeping. However, we also know that the wine industry is fundamentally different.  It is a unique and complex blend of agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, and regulated commerce. For a winery, generic bookkeeping isn’t just inefficient, it can be detrimental,…
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Streamlining Operations: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Costs

At Protea Financial, we understand that every winery, vineyard, or business, regardless of its size, shares a common goal: to operate as efficiently as possible while simultaneously keeping costs in check. In today’s competitive landscape, merely staying afloat isn’t enough; true success comes from continuously seeking ways to do more with less, without compromising quality. …
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The Benefits of Outsourcing P&L Preparation and Analysis

The financial experts at Protea Financial understand that for many business owners, the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement can feel like a necessary but often daunting task. It’s a vital report, summarizing revenues, costs, and ultimate profitability over a period.  However, the time and expertise required to prepare it accurately and, more importantly, to analyze…
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How Outsourced Bookkeeping Can Simplify Accrual Accounting for Your Winery

At Protea Financial, we understand the dedication and passion you pour into every bottle. From nurturing the vines to the meticulous winemaking process, your focus is on crafting exceptional wines. However, the financial backbone of your winery, particularly when it comes to sophisticated accounting methods like accrual, can often feel like a complex and time-consuming…
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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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