PEX piping is made from flexible plastic and is an alternative to copper or steel water supply pipes. PEX pipes were initially used for radiant heat flooring, but have since become extremely popular for plumbing projects, due to their flexibility and ease of installation. In fact, it has made it possible for many people to…
Knowing what you can deduct from your income and how that affects your taxes this year has never been more important. To help make understanding all of these different tax deductions easier for you, we’re here today with a complete guide about the ins and outs of the standard deduction 2022. Read on to discover everything…
The Justice Department recently filed a civil antitrust suit against Google for monopolizing multiple digital advertising technology products, allegedly in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act. Justice Dept. Sues Google for Digital Ad Monopoly The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, with the…
Texas Republican Roger Williams, newly appointed chair of the House’s Small Business Committee, has been a life-long small business owner. His family owns a car dealership and also a cattle business. Williams, elected to the House in 2012, also serves on the House Financial Services Committee. House Small Business Committee Goals The Republican-led House Committee…
Meta recently launched a new website to help creators and publishers better manage their intellectual property. Meta Launches Rights Manager Site Rights Manager is intended to combat copyright infringement and protect lawful expression on Facebook and Instagram. The website provides ‘unprecedented transparency’ into the tools and policies that Meta uses to give copyright holders better…
Beauty influencers have become increasingly popular over the years, and 2023 is likely to be no exception. Social media has continued to be a dominant force due to its ability to reach millions of people quickly. As a consequence, it is no surprise that beauty influencers are having a major impact on the beauty industry.…
Plastic shopping bags are a convenient way for customers to carry the items their purchase from a store. And in most cases, they are used over and over for many different things. For businesses, plastic bags provide an affordable, easy-to-use, and effective solution. If you are looking to buy plastic shopping bags or t-shirt bags…
With the start of a new year, it’s important to be aware of any changes to federal income tax brackets that may affect you and your family. For 2022 and 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its updated income tax brackets for both single and married taxpayers filing jointly. Knowing these rates can help…
What’s really behind the high egg prices? A group called Farm Action has asked the Federal Trade Commission to see if the federal anti-trust act has been violated. Is it fowl play? Or a unavoidable response to rising costs, including fuel and feed? Farm Action Tells FTC to Investigate Possible Egg Price Gouging First, some…
Small business grant programs don’t just help the businesses that receive financial assistance. They can also make communities more vibrant and improve local economies. That’s why so many cities and local governments run these programs. Latest Revitalization Grants This week, several communities launched recovery and enhancement grant programs to support their business communities. Read about…