Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Change, and Success

As we approach the final stretch of 2024, it feels like the right moment to hit pause and celebrate the journey we’ve been on this year. From unexpected challenges to exciting milestones, every twist and turn has shaped who we are today. With this being my final blog post of the year, I wanted to…
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Wrap Up the Year Right: The Importance of Year-End Activities

As we approach the end of another successful year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on accomplishments, set the stage for the future, and take care of important year-end activities. These tasks are more than just administrative—they play a critical role in ensuring the organization’s success, growth, and collective progress.  Here are a few reasons…
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Protea Weekly – Episode 52 – My final thoughts

In the final episode of Protea Weekly, Zane Stevens reflects on his year-long journey of consistent engagement with his audience. He discusses the mixed results of the podcast from a marketing perspective but emphasizes the personal growth and insights gained throughout the process. Zane expresses gratitude for the support received and outlines future directions for…
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Optimizing Pricing Strategies: Year-End Revenue Management for Wineries

As the year draws to a close and the vines enter their dormant season, wineries face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. It’s a time for reflection, analysis, and strategic planning to maximize year-end revenue and set the stage for a successful year ahead. At the heart of this planning lies the crucial task…
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Protea Weekly – Episode 44 – Hey business owner, lets get ready for 2025!

In this episode of Protea Weekly, Zane Stevens discusses the critical importance of planning for Q4 and the upcoming year-end close for small business owners. He emphasizes the need for strategic planning to ensure success in 2025, the value of building a supportive team, and the necessity of engaging with financial partners such as accountants…
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2022 Year in Review

It’s been another exciting year, and so much has happened since we did our last year in review that we’d take a few moments and look back at everything. Each year brings about new opportunities, but this year saw a few things we were pleasantly surprised to see. Read on to see what the Protea…
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