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 34 – Speak up!

In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses the importance of speaking up when struggling and creating a supportive environment in the workplace. He emphasizes that speaking up is not a sign of weakness and encourages leaders to set the tone, actively listen, provide resources, have regular check-ins, encourage peer support, and normalize vulnerability. By creating a…
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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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Protea Weekly – Episode 31 – Is it time to reassess your goals?

In this episode, Zane Stevens discusses the importance of reassessing goals halfway through the year. He shares his personal and business goals and how he has been working towards them. Zane emphasizes the need to set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and reassess them regularly. He encourages listeners to adjust or drop goals…
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