Does the thought of opening your QuickBooks file make your stomach do a little flip? You aren’t alone. Between running a shop in downtown Austin, managing a service business in Albert Lea, or coordinating trades across Mower County, bookkeeping often ends up on the “I’ll do it Sunday” list. But then Sunday comes and goes, … Read More
Let’s be honest: when you first started your business in Austin or Albert Lea, you probably didn’t do it because you were excited about spreadsheets. You did it because you have a passion for your craft, whether that’s running a local shop, providing a specialized trade, or offering professional services to our Southeast Minnesota community. … Read More
If you’re running a trade business in Southeast Minnesota and searching for bookkeeping services near me, you already know the workday doesn’t end when the sun goes down. It also doesn’t end when the last service call is finished. Whether you’re an electrician wrapping up a project in Adams, a plumber heading home to Austin, … Read More
We’ve all been there. You’re cleaning out the center console of your truck or finally tackling that shoebox sitting on the corner of your desk. You pull out a receipt from that big supply run you did back in July, ready to file it away for tax season. But when you look at it, your … Read More
If you’re a small business owner here in Austin, MN, or one of our neighboring towns like Albert Lea or Brownsdale, you’ve likely spent the last few weeks in a bit of a tax-season fog. Now that the dust has settled and the final returns have been filed, it’s the perfect time to take a … Read More
It’s March 5th. In Austin, MN, we’re starting to see those first hints of spring, but for small business owners, the "thaw" usually comes with a side of panic. Tax Day is looming on the horizon like a late-season snowstorm, and if your books are currently a mess of unorganized receipts and "Uncategorized Expenses" in … Read More
Let’s be honest for a second. We’ve all been there. You started your business in Southeast Minnesota with a dream, a laptop, and a lot of passion. But somewhere between landing clients in Austin and managing projects over in Albert Lea, the "paperwork" part of the job landed on the back burner, and catch-up bookkeeping … Read More
Let’s be honest: as a business owner here in Austin, MN, or over in Albert Lea, your "to-do" list is probably longer than the line at a local fish fry on a Friday night. Between managing your crew, serving your customers, and trying to have a life outside of work, those receipts in your center … Read More
I’m Angie, and I speak "QuickBooks" so you don’t have to. I’ve spent over 15 years navigating the world of numbers, but I’m not your typical "stuffy" bookkeeper. I started Martana Bookkeeping because I saw too many talented business owners in Austin and Southeast Minnesota drowning in receipts and "digital spaghetti." I know exactly what … Read More
Starting a new business in Austin or Albert Lea is an exhilarating whirlwind. You’re finding your space, maybe near the Historic Paramount Theatre or a cozy spot in downtown Austin, and you’re finally bringing your vision to life. But then comes the part that makes most local entrepreneurs want to hide under their desks: the … Read More