Quickies with Bette

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Being a Woman in Finance

By |2021-06-08T13:49:26-04:00June 7th, 2021|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

Hi, I'm Bette Hochberger, CPA, CGMA. And on today's Business Quickie, I'm going to talk about my experience as a woman in finance. If you watch one of my other videos, I talk about my educational background. I went to engineering school, and there are more men in engineering than women. That's just kind of how it goes. I've always liked math. So that's always pointed me in a direction that would be in a more male-dominated field.

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Update

By |2021-05-07T10:16:53-04:00May 6th, 2021|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , |

This is a quick minor update on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant. It's a little different than PPP. This was very specific as to who can apply. You had to be a live venue operator. If you produce theatrical performances, live performances, concerts, movie theaters, museums, talent representatives, all these folks got super, super hit by COVID because even if they wanted to open, they really couldn't.

From Engineering to Accounting

By |2021-04-08T17:20:57-04:00April 8th, 2021|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

Going from Engineering to Accounting may not seem like the logical next step, but it's what worked for me, and it has benefited me far beyond what I thought it would. For today's business quickie: I'll be talking about my unusual background as a certified public accountant (CPA).

Stimulus Check FAQs

By |2021-04-05T13:00:46-04:00March 31st, 2021|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

Stimulus checks can be a source of relief and stress. If you fall into the ladder position, I'm here for you. Hi, I'm Bette Hochberger, CPA CGMA, and I want to thank you all for reaching out to me with questions regarding your stimulus checks. I'm flattered at how many people reached out to us, but it's too many for me to call you each back, so I wanted to get you an answer as soon as possible. These are the main questions we've been receiving.

Stimulus Check Was Never Received?

By |2021-05-03T22:02:02-04:00February 25th, 2021|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , , , , |

If you're one of the unfortunate souls who were qualified for a stimulus check but did not receive one or received less than you should've; worry no more! When you file your taxes this year, there will be a section just for you called the recovery rebate credit.

Outsourcing Accounting Video

By |2021-02-25T15:13:00-05:00February 23rd, 2021|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , , , , |

Today we will discuss how you can better enjoy your life by outsourcing accounting. Welcome to your Monday morning at Business Quickie with Bette. How can a service like outsource accounting help you enjoy your life? Well, I will tell you.

What You Should Know Before You Move To Florida.

By |2021-10-21T15:44:30-04:00February 4th, 2021|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , , , |

Did you move to Florida during the pandemic? Well, we see you and want to prepare you with some tips and tricks in regards to documenting your move so you can avoid those pesky state taxes.

3 Things to Know Before You Outsource

By |2021-02-05T11:39:31-05:00January 27th, 2021|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , |

Today we're going to talk about three questions that you should ask before you decide to outsource. Now, I've spoken before about outsourcing, how great this can be, especially for smaller businesses, when you don't have time to do everything yourself. But you can't just hire anyone, right? That's a little risky. So, three things to ask before you say yes and sign a contract, or send them money, anything like that.

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