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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Protea Weekly – Episode 35 – Strategies for Bad Days

In this episode, Zane Stevens shares updates on his personal life and busy season as a soccer coach. He then discusses a social media post by Kim Carpe about the rule of thirds in work. Zane emphasizes the importance of recognizing that work will have good, okay, and bad days, and provides strategies for each….
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Optimizing Harvest Season: Effective Accounting Practices for Wineries

Harvest season is a critical period for farms and agricultural businesses, including wineries. It’s the culmination of months of hard work in the vineyard and the beginning of the winemaking process. As you prepare to harvest your grapes, it’s essential to have robust accounting practices in place to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency.  At…
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Preventing Financial Mishaps: How Outsourced Bookkeepers Can Guide Your Team

Managing the financial health of your business is crucial, but it can also be incredibly challenging. With so many moving parts, it’s easy for financial mishaps to occur, potentially jeopardizing your company’s stability and growth. One effective way to safeguard against these pitfalls is by partnering with outsourced bookkeepers.  At Protea Financial, we understand the…
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Strategic Financial Management for Wineries: Charting a Course for Long-Term Success

Running a winery is not just about producing exceptional wines; it’s also about managing your finances strategically to ensure long-term success. Strategic financial management involves planning, organizing, controlling, and monitoring your financial resources to achieve your business objectives. Let Protea Financial help you explore the key elements of strategic financial management for wineries and provide…
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