Ten Critical Factors in Getting Your Business Off to a Fresh Start in 2022 (Part 2 of 3)

Recently, I wrote about “Resolutions”.  Why do many resolutions fail? Why do some succeed? I shared research that suggests that failed resolutions often come down to three factors: 1) Changing your consciousness, 2) Accountability, and 3) Overcoming your internal fears of change. Today, I will lay out the first five of ten critical factors to…
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Year End Wrap Up

Another year is coming to a close. While many of us hoped that 2021 would be a better year than 2020, things did not quite go that way. Though things did improve and there was some light, it was still a very difficult year highlighted by the continuing pandemic, a division in opinions, and many…
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Protea Conversations: Diana Maier

Protea Financial was founded in 2014 to provide high quality out-sourced accounting at an affordable price.  Given Protea’s flexible work environment, the Company especially appealed to accountants who wanted to re-enter the work force after taking time off to start a family. This allowed Protea to attract extremely talented individuals who were overlooked.  Over 80%…
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CALIFORNIA – NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS in 2022

2022 will provide no exception to the ever-shifting nature of California employment law. Governor Gavin Newsom signed many new laws affecting California employers in 2022. Some of the new laws of particular importance are listed below. The effective date of each new law is indicated in the headings. All California employers should ensure they are…
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