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Economic uncertainty continues to dominate headlines, but opportunity still exists for businesses that stay focused and adaptable.

Our latest 2026 Economic Update, featuring insights from BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux, highlights key trends shaping the year ahead, including trade and tariffs, interest rates, consumer spending, AI adoption, and major government investment opportunities.

The businesses that prioritize financial visibility, strategic decision-making, and operational efficiency will be best positioned to thrive in the next phase of the market.

Check out the full update here: https://hubs.li/Q04klGJZ0

🫶 Thank you to this hour’s Pay to Play for PRHC presented by Home Instead sponsor, Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory!

Your Minute Book Could Impact the Value of Your Business

When buyers, lenders, or investors conduct due diligence, incomplete or outdated corporate records can raise red flags and slow down the process.

Our legal team helps you:
✔️ Keep your corporate Minute Book accurate and up to date
✔️ Ensure key resolutions and records are properly maintained
✔️ Prepare your business for valuations, financing, or future transactions

Strong corporate records support stronger business value.

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Your minute book can directly impact the value—and saleability—of your business.

When buyers, lenders, or investors perform due diligence, one of the first things they review is your corporate records. An incomplete or outdated minute book can create delays, raise red flags, and even reduce buyer confidence.

Here’s why keeping it updated matters:
✔ Supports smoother due diligence during a sale or investment process
✔ Confirms ownership and share structure with accurate records
✔ Demonstrates strong corporate governance and compliance
✔ Helps avoid legal or tax complications during transactions
✔ Builds trust with buyers, lenders, and investors

A clean minute book doesn’t just keep you compliant—it strengthens the overall value of your business.

👉 Read the full blog to learn how minute books impact valuation and due diligence:
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Partner Spotlight: Ariel Epstein 🌟

With more than 20 years of experience in tax and advisory services, Ariel Epstein, CPA, CGA, is known for his ability to simplify complexity and guide clients through meaningful, strategic decisions. His work spans industries — from real estate to agribusiness — and his expertise in restructuring and estate planning has earned him the trust of individuals, families, and business owners alike. Ariel brings not only deep technical knowledge, but a steady, thoughtful approach that helps clients feel supported, understood, and confident in their next steps.

For Ariel, the most rewarding part of working with entrepreneurs is knowing he’s contributing to their journey in a meaningful way. He values the feeling of making a difference for a fellow businessperson, and he’s energized by the appreciation that comes from offering advice that truly matters.

When guiding entrepreneurs looking to grow, Ariel often reminds them that a good business decision starts with a solid business strategy—long before the tax conversation begins. While he has plenty of tax insight to support their goals, he believes strategy should lead the way, with tax playing an important but secondary role in building the right path forward.

Outside of work, Ariel recharges through music, creativity, and travel. Whether he’s playing his bass, listening to rock ’n roll, tending to his garden, or heading out on winter flights and summer road trips, he finds inspiration in the moments that keep life fun, expressive, and full of rhythm.

“If a tool gets your work done in half the time, you can’t bill those hours anymore, so adoption becomes difficult.” – Stephen Embry

That’s the challenge facing many professional service industries today.

The better the technology gets, the more it exposes an outdated business model.

In this episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, Robert Gauvreau sits down with Stephen Embry, former Chair of the ABA's Law Practice Division and legal technology expert, to explore why the billable hour may be one of the biggest barriers to innovation.

Because when revenue is tied to time spent:

Efficiency is discouraged
Technology adoption slows
Clients end up paying more

What if professionals were rewarded for outcomes instead of hours?

Tune in for a fascinating conversation on AI, legal technology, and the future of professional services.

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3h3zy586
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Most lawyers think they're trapped by firm structure.

But Stephen Embry proves them wrong.

In the latest episode of The Wealthy Entrepreneur, Robert Gauvreau had the chance to sit down with Stephen, former chair of the ABA's Law Practice Division and author of the widely known (and loved) legal tech blog, TechLaw Crossroads, to unpack:

➡️ How thinking like an entrepreneur inside any firm changes everything
➡️ Why embracing tech is no longer optional for your law firm
➡️ How AI is redefining legal economics and why you should get on board

This is an eye-opening conversation about entrepreneurial spirit that sits at the intersection of law - hit play for the full deep dive!

And hey, if you’re keen on joining the conversation and featuring on the series, connect with us here: https://hubs.li/Q04jK0N70.

Listen to the full episode here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3h3zy586
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YouTube: https://hubs.li/Q04jJQXB0