Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basis of presentation and consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations applicable to financial reporting. The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions between us and our subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Going Concern [Policy Text Block] | Liquidity As of December 31, 2020 2019, $4.6 $6.0 $5.8 $8.4 2020 2019 $1.5 $3.3 The Company has experienced recurring losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities. This situation creates uncertainties about the Company's ability to execute its business plan, finance operations, and indicates substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. We continue to experience negative cash flows from operations, as well as an ongoing requirement for additional capital to support working capital needs. Therefore, currently, based upon our near-term anticipated level of operations and expenditures, management believes that cash on hand, is not 12 not We may may 19 may may may may not may may not may may may not not one |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include, but are not |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Cash and cash equivalents We consider all highly liquid short-term investments with an original or remaining maturity of three |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair value of financial instruments Applicable accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). We measure our assets and liabilities using inputs from the following three 1 2 not 3 The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and payables approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. During the first 2018, $2,920,000 $1,483,000 $1,437,000 December 31, 2020 2019, 2 |
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block] | Accounts receivable Our accounts receivable balance primarily includes balances from trade sales to distributors and retail customers. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts based primarily on historical write-off experience. Account balances that are deemed uncollectible, are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Allowances for doubtful accounts of approximately $93,000 $44,000 December 31, 2020 2019, Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts consists of the following for the years ended December 31 ( 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of year $ 44 $ 40 Net charges to bad debt expense 95 48 Write-offs (46 ) (44 ) Balance, end of year $ 93 $ 44 As of December 31, 2020, one 18% December 31, 2019, two 26% |
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories Inventories consist of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and include adjustments for estimated obsolete or excess inventory. Cost is based on actual cost on a first first twelve may $5,000 $9,000 December 31, 2020 2019, |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fixed assets Fixed assets are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and are depreciated on the declining balance basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Asset Rate Equipment 20% to 30% Vehicles and office and computer equipment 30% |
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Impairment of long-lived assets Long-lived assets, which include fixed assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not |
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | Foreign currency translation The functional currency of our Canadian subsidiary is the Canadian dollar. We translate assets and liabilities related to these operations to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the date of the consolidated balance sheet; we convert revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars using the average monthly exchange rates. Translation gains and losses are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Transaction gains and losses arising from the transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in other expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Net transaction gains were $22,000 $4,000 2020 2019, |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block] | Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 606” five five Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: See Note 11, Because the Company's agreements have an expected duration of one 606 10 50 14 not The Company's performance obligations are satisfied at the point in time when products are received by the customer, which is when the customer has title and the significant risks and rewards of ownership. Therefore, the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation (delivery of product). The Company primarily receives fixed consideration for sales of product, subject to adjustment as described below. Shipping and handling amounts paid by customers are primarily for online orders, and are included in revenue, and totaled $70,000 $71,000 December 31, 2020 2019, Revenue is recorded net of provisions for discounts, slotting fees payable by us to retailers to stock our products and promotion allowances. Discounts, slotting fees and promotional allowances vary the consideration the Company is entitled to in exchange for the sale of products to distributors. The Company estimates these discounts, slotting fees and promotional allowances in the same period that the revenue is recognized for product sales to customers. These estimates are based on contract terms and our historical experience with similar programs and require management judgement with respect to estimating customer participation and performance levels. Differences between estimated expense and actual costs are normally insignificant and are recognized in earnings in the period such differences are determined. The amount of revenue recognized represents the amount that will not December 31, 2020 2019, $1.6 $1.7 All sales to distributors and customers are generally final. In limited instances we may not 30 2% 15 |
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] | Advertising costs Advertising costs, which also include promotions and sponsorships, are expensed as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2020 2019, $557,000 $518,000, |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income taxes We account for income taxes by recognizing the amount of taxes payable for the current year and deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. We perform periodic evaluations of recorded tax assets and liabilities and maintain a valuation allowance, if considered necessary based on whether they are more likely than not No December 31, 2020 2019. |
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Net loss per share Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted earnings per share is computed by adjusting the weighted average number of common shares by the effective net exercise or conversion of all dilutive securities. Due to the net loss in 2020 2019, 3,589,783 3,495,601, 5,372,440 5,095,308, zero 149,824, zero 15,000,000 December 31, 2020 2019, |
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Comprehensive loss Comprehensive loss is comprised of net loss and translation adjustments. We do not |
Seasonal Nature of Business [Policy Text Block] | Seasonality Our sales are seasonal and we experience fluctuations in quarterly results as a result of many factors. We historically have generated a greater percentage of our revenues during the warm weather months of April September. may may not not |
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Deferred financing costs We defer costs related to the issuance of debt which are included on the accompanying balance sheets as a deduction from the debt liability. Deferred financing costs are amortized over the term of the related loan and are included as a component of interest expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. |
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recent accounting guidance In August, 2020, 2020 06, December 15, 2023, 2020 06 In June 2016, 2016 13, 2016 13” first 2023 2016 13 |