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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

ARB Announces Latest Promotions
Albin, Randall & Bennett is pleased to announce the recent promotions of Gisèle Couturier, Meagan Pritchard, Erika Gagne, Tiffany Wentworth, Cassidy Wood, and several others.

What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for the Construction Industry
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), passed in July 2025, introduces sweeping tax law changes aimed at stimulating business investment and simplifying compliance. While the

Using KPIs to Detect Trends and Avoid Costly Errors in Your Dealership
Summary In today’s fast-moving dealership environment, financial visibility is critical. This article outlines seven key performance indicators (KPIs) that dealership owners and CFOs can use

Asset Protection: The Understated Side of Growth
For many business owners, business growth is the main area of focus. However, asset protection and retention are elements of business growth that don’t always

New R&D Expensing Rules Under the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Section 174A Means for 2025 and Beyond
Beginning in 2025, businesses conducting research and development (R&D) will see major changes in how they deduct those costs on their federal tax returns. The