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Using Succession Planning Services to Set Smart Exit Goals
As the saying goes, you can’t take it with you. Every business owner will eventually have to exit their business, whether by choice or because

Headlights: Autumn 2023
Download the PDF Managing Factory Incentives With supply chains still shaking off the effects of the pandemic and demand starting to soften, original equipment manufacturers

Should Your Auto Dealership Elect LIFO for 2023? Time To Decide is Running Short.
New vehicle inventories have continued to build since the lows experienced during and immediately following the pandemic, and with inflation and profits at near record

Driving Dealership Profitability Through Ancillary Business as the Automotive Industry Evolves
Even through a global pandemic and record inflation, automotive profitability soared during 2022 and remains strong for 2023. Despite overall growth across the industry, many

How to Glean Meaningful Manufacturing KPIs from Financial Statements
As a manufacturer, you are most likely already tracking fundamental key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales, expenses, and profits. In addition to these critical metrics,

U.S. Treasury Department Update: EV Tax Credits
Yesterday, members of ARB’s Dealer Services team attended a clean vehicle tax credit briefing hosted by the U.S. Treasury Department to discuss the technical aspects of dealer registration and the EV tax credit portal in preparation of its opening.

Energizing Maine Businesses: A Summary of Efficiency Maine Incentives and Opportunities
Energy efficiency is a crucial strategy for businesses seeking to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. Efficiency Maine, a leading organization dedicated to promoting energy

Top Takeaways from the 2024 MADA Annual Meeting
On June 19-21, Team ARB attended the Maine Automobile Dealers Association convention in Bar Harbor. Despite the CDK cyber-attack, the annual gathering of industry professionals

Nate Marcet Named NEREJ Ones to Watch Rising Star
The New England Real Estate Journal has named ARB Tax Manager Nate Marcet to its 2024 “Ones to Watch” list of Rising Stars. Founded in

Connelly v. United States: Implications for Business Owners from the Recent SCOTUS Decision
In the recent Supreme Court case Connelly v. United States, the Court delivered a pivotal ruling with significant ramifications for business owners, particularly those holding

Auto Dealer Alert: CDK Cyberattack Update (UPDATED 6/24/24)
UPDATED 6/24/24 The current cyberattack on CDK has thrown the dealership industry into turmoil. According to several of our sources, it looks like it could