Elevate Your Business
We are passionate about empowering organizations to thrive and grow!
Accepting New Clients for Businesses, Nonprofits & Municipalities!
Chris & Lindsey Austin
Owners, Ardiah
Family Owned & Operated
A Family-Owned Business Built for Maine
Ardiah has been a family-owned business since 2009, proudly based in Maine and focused on helping businesses get paid, pay their teams, and grow with confidence.
Under the leadership of Chris Austin, a 30-year veteran in banking and financial services, Ardiah specializes in flat-rate payroll services, modern payment solutions, and business lending.
We've narrowed our focus to what we do best — delivering personal service backed by national tools.
Our Services
Choose One or All of Our Services
Payroll Made Simple
Flat-rate pricing, no surprise fees, and support that feels like an extension of your team.
Payment Solutions That Fit Your Business
From Point of Sale systems for restaurants and retailers to traditional terminals, website, and mobile payment options.
Business Lending
When your bank says no or not yet, we find a lender who will. Access to 500+ lenders for businesses with two or more years of history.
Industries We Serve
Who We Work With
Restaurants
Retail
Nonprofits
Municipalities
Healthcare
What Our Clients & Partners Say
"Just wanted to give a big shoutout to Ardiah. A few years ago, when we decided it was time to start accepting credit cards, Ardiah made the process seamless and stress-free."
Old Time Donuts
Damariscotta, ME
"Ardiah is an incredible local partner for payment processing and payroll. They are super responsive and treat every customer like family!!!"
Jesse Bifulco
Penbay Estate Planning Law Center
"It was a pleasure working with Chris at Ardiah. He opened my eyes to many efficiencies I was missing out on with my previous provider."
Charles White
BayView Financial Management
"Ardiah recently took over our payroll services. We have been very happy with the staff's professionalism and attention to detail."
Larry & Lindsey
Automaster Collision Center
"All Ardiah needed was a credit card statement from us to start saving us money. They made it a very fast and easy process."
Heidi Vanorse Neal
Loyal Biscuit Co
"Our goal is to help your organization focus on growth while Ardiah does the rest!"
Christopher Austin, President