Small business grants can help entrepreneurs achieve a huge range of goals, from energy upgrades to hosting special events. Amounts for these grants can also vary widely depending on what each program aims to provide. This week, cities and local organizations announced grant programs with a huge range of purposes and available funds. Read on…
The award-winning fitness and wellness service Apple Fitness+ have introduced several new ways for users to get and stay fit while improving their overall well-being in the new year. Apple Fitness Plus Has New Offerings for 2023 New services include a kickboxing workout type and a brand new sleep theme for meditation as well as…
Even though the recovery from the pandemic is getting better, there are still tens of thousands of businesses still dealing with its ramifications. In order to address these challenges, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) continues to provide substantial amounts of grant funds for small businesses across the nation. The funds from ARPA are distributed…
Tax season is fast approaching! Are you ready for it? When filing taxes or managing payroll, understanding and using the right forms is essential. One form, in particular, is relatively common, yet often misunderstood. This article will explain what a W9 form is, who needs to fill one out, and why it’s important for businesses…
The owner of four Californian agricultural companies has agreed to settle allegations that he and his companies violated the False Claims Act, with the settlement amount totalling around $600,000. California Agricultural Companies Reaches Settlement on PPP Loan Fraud Allegations The companies include Mendota Land Co., Sweetwood Farm Co. LLC, Sweetwood Farm Inc., and Seasholtz Co.…
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Is the Government Accountability Office (GAO) hurting small businesses by using a “broad scope of discretion” when it implements rules and regulations? That’s what Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer wants to know. Luetkemeyer, a Republican from Missouri, is a ranking member of the US House of Representatives Committee on Small Business. He was elected in 2009. According…
Venmo tax reporting is the new hot topic this year. The Internal Revenue Service has issued some new rules for reporting business income through payment services such as Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, and other third-party payment processors and it has left many taxpayers with a lot of questions. We are going to answer some of them…
If you use a lot of tools for work, you already know how important it is to keep them on hand, organized, and secure. Having a job that takes you on the road creates another need – keeping your tools secure while you’re out on a job. This is why people invest in truck bed…
Egg prices have nearly jumped out of their shell in the last month. According to new Consumer Price Index information released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of a dozen eggs is now $4.25. That’s an 18.4% spike in just 1 month. And it’s 137.7% – well more than double – the…