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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

IRS Issues Additional PPP Guidance: No Deductions for Expenses Paid with Forgivable Funds
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was established to support small businesses with tax-free, forgivable, or partially forgivable, loans of up to $10 million each. However,

Mills Announces Four-Part Plan to Reopen Maine Economy
Update as of May 1, 2020: Stage 1 of the Governor’s plan to reopen the Maine economy commences today. Businesses in the Stage 1 sectors

Webinar Recording- Weathering the Storm: CARES Act Relief and Cash Management Strategies for Small Businesses
Recently, ARB’s David Jean, CPA, CCIFP and CExP along with Andrew Helman and Katie Krakowka, business restructuring attorneys from Murray Plumb & Murray, presented a webinar on critical steps

OMB Issues Guidance to Federal Agencies for Administering Federal Awards
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued Memorandum M-20-22, which provides federal agencies with guiding principles to aid federal contractors and award recipients

President Trump Signs Additional Stimulus Bill into Law
On Friday, April 24, 2020, President Trump signed an additional coronavirus aid bill into law, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which