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Dealing with Complex Co-Ownership Setups
Co-owned businesses come with numerous complexities. One of the biggest challenges for co-owners is determining how to approach the exit of another co-owner, especially when

2026 Business Outlook: Key Economic, Tax, and Strategic Trends Impacting Owners, Employers, and Investors
At a Glance After several years of economic shifts and rapid innovation, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of recalibration and opportunity across

New England Auto Dealerships 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance For auto dealerships across New England, 2025 was a year of recalibration. The pace of change in vehicle technology, consumer expectations, and

Business Value Is More Than a Measuring Stick
Is it possible for a $5 million business to be more valuable than a $15 million business? Let’s look at a fictional but representative story

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

Congress Passes the One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Tax Changes Ahead
UPDATE: As anticipated, the President signed the bill into law on July 4, 2025. Congress has officially passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a wide-ranging

U.S. Senate Passes the “One Big Beautiful Bill” — What Changed and What’s Next
On July 1, 2025, the Senate passed its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), a major tax and spending package that originated in

Albin, Randall & Bennett Names Laura Everett as New Managing Principal
Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB) is pleased to announce that Laura Everett, CPA, has been named the firm’s Managing Principal, effective July 1, 2025. Laura

Defeating Boredom in Retirement
Many people have a romantic view of what retirement looks like. Beaches, cruises, road trips, sitting next to a pool with no responsibilities—in reality, many

CDK One Year Later: How Auto Dealerships Are Rebuilding and Preparing for the Future
In June 2024, a cyberattack on CDK Global disrupted dealership operations across the country. Offline dealership management systems (DMS) left thousands of businesses unable to