I have been working remotely for more than 9 years now. I have been doing the remote work thing since before it was fashionable. I have been an employee and have run my own business during this time. Through both, what I have learned is that there are many benefits. These include flexibility, no commute,…
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Harvest time is the time of year when wineries come alive with the activity of gathering, crushing, and fermenting grapes. It’s an exciting and anticipatory season as vineyard owners and winemakers work relentlessly to produce their best wines. However, in the midst of all the excitement and adrenaline, one critical factor is sometimes overlooked: accounting….
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Accountants are commonly misunderstood- whether it be the stereotypical personality or the type of work accountants perform, but I have first hand dealt with these misconceptions for years. These common misconceptions could be part of the blame for the shortage of accountants entering the field, so continue reading below for my personal experiences in busting…
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Evaluating your company’s performance is critical to ensure its success and growth. But how do you assess performance? Enter the Key Performance Indicators or KPIs. These valuable metrics provide valuable insights into various aspects of your company’s financial health, allowing you to make informed decisions and drive positive change. The experts at Protea Financial can assist you…
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Protea Financial was founded in 2014 to provide high-quality outsourced accounting at an affordable price. Given Protea’s flexible work environment, the Company especially appealed to accountants who wanted to re-enter the workforce after taking time off to start a family. This allowed Protea to attract extremely talented individuals who were previously overlooked. Protea strives to…
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In any endeavor, it’s always better if you can increase your odds of success by gathering more information to help tilt the odds in your favor. Remember when the Houston Astros employed technology to steal the opposing teams’ signs during the 2017 and 2018 seasons? After this baseball scandal was revealed, the Astros fired its…
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