Analyzing Wine Industry Balance Sheets: Key Metrics and Interpretations

In the wine industry, balance sheets are crucial financial documents that provide valuable insights into the financial health of a winery. These documents contain key performance indicators (KPIs) that help winery owners and managers make important business decisions. Some of the most important KPIs to look out for in a winery’s balance sheet include inventory…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 13 – Costing Technology

In this episode of Protea Weekly, Zane Stevens interviews Ashley Leonard, the founder of InnoVint, a winery operating system. They discuss the importance of inventory costing in the wine industry and how InnoVint helps wineries manage their costs more effectively. Ashley shares the background and development of InnoVint, highlighting the need for compliance and traceability…
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Protea Weekly Podcast – Episode 6 – What is a Line of Credit?

In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses the challenges faced by business owners, particularly in the wine industry, and the impact of changing consumer behavior. He emphasizes the importance of managing cash flow and explores various debt and cash flow options available to businesses. The focus then shifts to lines of credit, explaining their benefits and…
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Winery Adaptation

How smaller, independent wineries can sell more wine in a hypercompetitive marketplace State of Industry – Lots of winners but many “silent” losers It’s amazing how the world can change in a year! Even before the COVID-19 pandemic made its global impact, the U.S. Wine Industry was in a tough spot with oversupply, consumer buying-habit…
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