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
If you’ve ever opened your QuickBooks file, stared at the “Bank Feed” notification showing 300+ transactions, and felt an immediate urge to close your laptop and take a nap, you are definitely not alone. For many small business owners here in Austin and Albert Lea, bookkeeping isn’t the reason you started your business. You started … Read More
Let’s be honest for a second, no one starts a business in Albert Lea because they’re dying to spend their Saturday afternoons staring at QuickBooks. Whether you’re running a cozy shop downtown near Broadway Avenue or managing a local trade service, you started your business because you’re passionate about what you do. But then, life … Read More
Hey there! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a small business owner here in Austin or Albert Lea, and you’re feeling a little… overwhelmed. Maybe you started your business with a laptop and a dream, thinking, “I can handle the books myself. How hard can it be?” But then, reality set in. Now, it’s … Read More
Let’s be honest: most small business owners in Southeast Minnesota didn’t start their companies because they had a passion for data entry and bank reconciliations. Whether you’re running a cozy shop in downtown Austin, a trade business in Rochester, or a startup in one of our surrounding small towns like Rose Creek or Lyle, you … Read More
Let’s be honest for a second: running a business in Austin, Minnesota, is a lot of work. Whether you’re managing a shop downtown near the SPAM Museum or running a service business that takes you all over Mower County, there never seems to be enough hours in the day. Between serving your customers, managing your … Read More