The monthly closing process is crucial for wine businesses, serving as a cornerstone for financial accuracy and operational efficiency. However, it comes with its fair share of challenges. From managing inventory to ensuring compliance with regulations, wine businesses often find themselves navigating a complex landscape. Here at Protea Financial, we want to explore these common…
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As a psychologist who always emphasizes that “Business is Human”, I believe that understanding the emotional underpinnings of our interactions is key to success in any professional setting. Therefore, in this blog, I write about harnessing the power of a smile to transform leadership, teamwork, and relationships. Smiling and Leadership Leadership is as much about…
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The H&N Christensen Company: A Testament to Family, Community, and Adaptation In our first episode of Protea Conversations, we had the privilege of spotlighting Andrea Christensen, the third-generation principal at H&N Christensen Company, an insurance agency with deep roots in San Anselmo, California and operating out of Petaluma. Founded by Andrea’s grandfather in 1923, the…
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In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses the importance of kindness and how it can positively impact individuals and communities. He shares his frustration with a lack of sportsmanship in youth sports and emphasizes the need to teach children kindness and respect. Zane explores the difference between kindness and niceness, highlighting that kindness involves listening, understanding,…
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Managing the financials of your business can be a daunting task. Between keeping track of expenses, ensuring accurate records, and preparing for tax season, bookkeeping can quickly become overwhelming. For many businesses, outsourcing bookkeeping is an effective solution to simplify financial management, save time, and ensure accuracy. At Protea Financial, we can show you how…
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In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses the benefits and drawbacks of using a tax provider for bookkeeping services. He explores the potential benefits, such as streamlined communication, consistent understanding of financials, convenience, integrated services, and cost savings. However, he also highlights the potential conflicts of interest, lack of specialization, reduced checks and balances, dependency and…
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