About Us
Welcome to Ardiah - Locally Owned. Family Driven. Maine-Focused.
At Ardiah, we’re proud to be a family-owned, Maine-based business committed to serving small businesses with real solutions and genuine support. Owned and led by Chris Austin—with the support of his wife, Lindsey—Ardiah is built on values that reflect our local roots: transparency, responsiveness, and a deep belief in helping our clients succeed.
We’re not a big bank or a cookie-cutter software platform. We’re your neighbor, your advocate, and your trusted partner for Payroll, Payment Solutions, and Point of Sale Systems—with Business Lending and Coaching services returning this fall. This focused approach allows us to do what we do best while expanding services that help small businesses grow with confidence.
Our pricing is simple and honest—flat-rate, with no surprise fees—because we believe small businesses deserve predictable costs and clear value. We also provide free placement of most POS equipment, so you can focus on growing your business, not your expenses.
What sets Ardiah apart is how we work: one-on-one, with custom-fit solutions that match your unique goals. Whether it’s processing payroll, accepting payments, or preparing to scale your business, we tailor our tools and support to fit your needs.
If you’re looking for a real partner—someone who answers the phone, knows your name, and truly wants to see your Maine business thrive—you’re in the right place. At Ardiah, local isn’t just a location. It’s our way of doing business. And your growth is our mission.
Our Mission
If you’re looking for a real partner—someone who answers the phone, knows your name, and truly wants to see your Maine business thrive—you’re in the right place. At Ardiah, local isn’t just a location. It’s our way of doing business. And your growth is our mission.
Our Mission
Our mission is to contribute to the success of our business, nonprofit & municipal partners by delivering our products & services with integrity, respect, understanding & sophistication.
Our Core Values
• Customer Focused • Be an Entrepeneur • Integregity • Respect • Teamwork • Results Driven
Our Team
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Welcome to Ardiah: Expert Payroll & Payment Solutions Rooted in Maine
At Ardiah, we understand the challenges businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities face in managing payroll and accepting payments. From ensuring accurate payroll with compliant tax filings to offering secure, modern payment solutions like terminals, mobile pay, and point-of-sale systems, we help simplify the back office. With flat-rate pricing, responsive local support, and tools that work seamlessly together, Ardiah is the trusted partner Maine organizations rely on to run smoother and grow stronger.
Expert Team of Professionals
At Ardiah, we provide Payroll & Payment Solutions for Maine Businesses—and beyond.
Our team of seasoned payroll professionals and payment solutions experts is dedicated to making your back office run smoother.
With deep expertise and real-world experience, we handle your payroll, payroll tax management and filings, and payment systems with precision—so you can focus on growing your business.
We're local, responsive, and committed to simplifying complex processes without the headaches.
Streamlined Payroll Management:
Handling payroll can be time-consuming and prone to errors. With our payroll experts, you can efficiently manage employee compensation, tax withholdings, deductions, and benefits. We stay updated on the latest payroll regulations to ensure compliance and minimize any potential risks.
Secure Payment Solutions:
Ardiah Managed Services offers secure and efficient payment solutions tailored to your organization's needs. Whether you need to process payments electronically, manage invoices, or optimize your payment workflow, our team will set up a seamless and secure payment system for you.
Tailored Solutions for Every Sector:
We understand that the financial needs of businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities vary significantly. That's why our services are flexible and adaptable to suit your unique requirements. Whether you're a small business, a nonprofit organization, or a municipality, we have the expertise to address your specific challenges.
Cost-Effective and Time-Saving:
Outsourcing your financial tasks to Ardiah Managed Services not only ensures accuracy and compliance but also helps save valuable time and resources. By leveraging our team of experts and state-of-the-art technology, you can focus on growing your business, serving your community, or advancing your nonprofit's mission.
Partner with Ardiah and gain peace of mind knowing your payroll and payment solutions are in expert hands.
We handle everything from accurate payroll runs to required payroll tax filings, along with modern, secure payment processing—so you can focus on what drives your business forward.
Let’s connect for a consultation and take the complexity out of your back office.
Ardiah Privacy Policy
Last Updated December 2025
Ardiah (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and securing the information you share with us. We collect personal and business information you provide—such as names, contact details, payroll data, payment information, lending documentation, and communication history—as well as basic website analytics like IP address, device type, and cookie-based activity. We use this information to deliver and improve our payroll services, payment solutions, consulting services, and business lending; respond to support questions; process filings and payments; evaluate and manage lending applications; and meet state and federal compliance requirements. By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive service-related text messages including reminders, alerts, and account notifications, and you may opt out anytime by replying “STOP,” with standard message/data rates applying. We never sell your information and only share it with trusted service partners or required government agencies. Your data is protected through encryption, secure systems, and strict access policies, and is retained only as long as necessary for business and legal purposes. You may request corrections, copies, or certain deletions of your data by contacting us at Info@Ardiah.com
or 207-230-4576. Use of our website or services signifies your acceptance of this Privacy Policy, which may be updated periodically and reflected by the “Last Updated” date.