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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

People Solutions Podcast: David Jean on Talent Management
In this podcast, STM People Solutions Podcast, ARB’s David Jean spoke on important talent management strategies. In a recent conversation on the podcast, the question

What Owners Should Know About Private Equity in Construction
In the past, private equity firms tended to avoid investments in the construction industry, likely due to construction’s reputation as a seasonal, market-specific enterprise with

On-Site: Spring 2023
The focus of many construction companies’ safety policies and procedures has shifted somewhat
in recent years to the prevention of infectious disease. Nonetheless, physical safety mishaps continue to play a significant role in both rising workers’ compensation costs and lost revenues from project delays. The good news is you can gain some control over your jobsites and finances by implementing proven tactics for confronting safety challenges.

On-Site: Winter 2023
Owners of successful construction companies can usually predict the future. It’s not because they have magical powers. No, strongly per- forming businesses typically have a healthy backlog of projects in the pipeline, with contracts signed and schedules laid out.

NCUA’s 2023 Supervisory Priorities for Credit Unions
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its annual letter to credit unions containing supervisory priorities for 2023. While many of the NCUA’s 2023