Nov 3, 2026
The biggest name in HVAC distribution now owns a $500M plumbing chain across seven states. Here's what to lock down before the integration reaches your counter.
Nov 2, 2026
Your Local Services dashboard is going away, your lead history won't follow it, and a missed call can now cost you.
Nov 1, 2026
Your federal unemployment tax per worker is on track to jump from $42 to about $147 — more if a federal add-on isn't waived. Here's who dodges it.
Oct 31, 2026
A new national platform is courting trade owners with "partnership," not a payout. Here's how rollover equity really pays — and when it doesn't.
Oct 30, 2026
The pass-through break was set to expire in 2025. OBBBA made it permanent — and the trades come out ahead of the doctors and lawyers.
Oct 29, 2026
Washington just locked the overtime cutoff at $35,568 — but the salary was never the test that bites. What he does all day is.
Oct 28, 2026
That's the median rate hike filed for the small-group market for 2027 — up from about 11% last year. Here's the window to do something about it.
Oct 27, 2026
WOTC expired Dec 31 — but file Form 8850 within 28 days of each hire anyway, or forfeit it if Congress renews.
Oct 26, 2026
The de minimis exemption is suspended for good — now even a cheap overseas parts order pays duty and needs a customs entry.
