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Manufacturing in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance Maine’s manufacturing sector spent 2025 balancing innovation and resilience. Despite global uncertainty, the state saw continued investment in advanced materials, precision manufacturing,

Construction Industry in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance As 2025 draws to a close, Maine’s construction industry stands at a crossroads between growth and growing pains. From the rising cost

NIL Income and Taxes: What College Athletes and Families Need to Know
At a Glance The NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program has transformed college athletics, allowing student-athletes to earn money through sponsorships, appearances, and more.

Building Business Value Via Your Employees
Your employees can be a huge differentiator in terms of building your business’s value. However, it’s important for you to understand how to properly motivate

State Conformity to OBBBA Tax Provisions: What Businesses and Taxpayers in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Need to Know
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly changes federal tax rules beginning in 2025, but Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire vary

How a Strong Month-End Close Drives Dealership Financial Success
Running an auto dealership means coordinating several interconnected departments—sales, parts, service, and financing—all moving at high speed. Without a solid month-end close, it’s easy for

One Big Beautiful Bill: Essential Tax Changes for Auto Dealerships
Auto dealers are facing a significant tax‑policy makeover following enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025. While core provisions of the Tax

Dealership Valuations – Optimizing Your Results
Many dealers we talk to might have a general idea of what it would take to get them to sell their store, or what they

What to Ask in an Accounting Firm Interview (and Why It Matters)
If you’re heading into an interview at an accounting firm, you’re probably focused on how to answer questions well. But don’t forget—interviews are a two-way

One Big Beautiful Bill: What Family-Owned Businesses Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) delivers a wide range of permanent and temporary tax changes that will affect family-owned businesses, their owners, and their

No Exit Plan? What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
When you’re running a successful business, creating a plan for your eventual exit may be the last thing on your mind. “I have way too