Quickies with Bette

Quickies with Bette is our blog series designed to give you fast, practical insights into finance, taxes, and business growth. From simple strategies to build wealth and improve cash flow, to little-known tax code nuggets that can save you money—each post is a quick read packed with value.

We know every business owner is always learning and improving. That’s why we share short, easy-to-digest tips you can put into practice right away.

Have an idea, question, or topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you—your feedback helps shape future Quickies.

Owner’s Draw vs. Salary

By |2023-03-30T09:31:55-04:00March 27th, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

If you’ve just started your own business, you must consider how your profits translate into official income. How you pay yourself as an entrepreneur depends on the type of small business you’ve created and how you’d want to handle those tax implications of your income.

Fractional CFO Benefits

By |2025-04-29T15:50:50-04:00March 23rd, 2023|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , , , |

A Fractional CFO provides high-level financial guidance and support to help a business achieve its financial goals and improve financial performance. The great thing about them is that they are a cost-effective solution for businesses that don't require a full-time CFO but still need financial expertise and guidance. 

Home Office Deduction

By |2022-12-16T13:17:37-05:00August 17th, 2022|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , , |

We will be discussing the Home Office Deduction. The main questions we are tackling are: What is the home office deduction, what qualifies, and how do I calculate it? As a bonus, I will also walk you through the two ways the IRS allows you to claim the home office deduction, the simplified option and the regular method (i.e., Form 8829). 

New York is STILL Moving to Florida

By |2022-05-31T15:43:58-04:00May 31st, 2022|Categories: Quickies with Bette|Tags: , , , |

New Yorkers are still fleeing the state and moving to the sunshine state of Florida. Now, Floridians, for anyone who's been living here since I guess the pre-pandemic, we've seen this, we know. We know how little housing there is and how many drivers are on the road, but we have an official number now.

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