NOTE 16 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Due From Related Party

In December 2021, the Company advanced $3,750 to a company partially owned by officers of the Company. The advance is non-interest bearing, payable on demand, and as of December 31, 2021 is reflected as due from related party on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. In June 2022, this advance was deemed uncollectible and the balance was written off to bad debt expense.

Sales and Accounts Receivable – Related Party

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized sales of $1,200 to a company partially owned by officers of the Company.

Note Payable - Related Party

On May 2, 2022, the Company entered into a Promissory Note (the “May 2022 Note”) in the principal amount of $250,000 with the Company’s chief executive officer. The May 2022 Note was funded in May 2022 and the Company received net proceeds of $250,000. The May 2022 Note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum and all outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest is due on May 2, 2024. At any time, the Company may prepay all or any portion of the principal amount of the May 2022 Note and any accrued and unpaid interest without penalty. For the year ended December 31, 2022, interest expense – related party amounted to $10,027. On December 31, 2022, principal amount due and accrued interest payable - related party amounted to $250,000 and $10,027, respectively.