Clear books. Better decisions. Less stress.
Martel Books helps business owners clean up their bookkeeping, stay organized, and finally understand their numbers so they can run the business with confidence.
When your books are unclear, everything feels harder.
Your reports don’t match reality
If your numbers don’t line up with what’s actually happening, it’s hard to trust anything — from cash flow to profitability.
You’re spending too much time chasing answers
Month-end drags on, details get missed, and you’re stuck digging through numbers instead of running your business.
Decisions feel like guesswork
Without clear, current books, even simple decisions become stressful and uncertain.
We clean up the books, keep them current, and give you a clear picture of where your business really stands.
What we Offer
Whether it's simply bookkeeping or virtual CFO services, we can help.
Personalized Bookkeeping
We handle your day-to-day books with care and precision, so you always know exactly where your business stands financially.
Strategic Financial Insight
Beyond the numbers, we help you understand what they mean for your growth — and what decisions to make next.
Full Administrative Support
From invoicing to compliance, we manage the moving parts so you can stay focused on running your business.
Why Choose Martel Books
A dedicated partner who takes the time to understand your business — not just your books.
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
Decades of Experience
Personalized Support
Trusted by Small & Large Businesses
Experience You Can Count On
Martel Books brings years of hands-on experience to businesses of all sizes.
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What Clients Have Said
A few words from business leaders who have worked directly with Ken Shields.
“Ken Shields came to our company at a critical time and helped lead a remarkable turnaround. In a very short period, production more than doubled, morale improved, and cash flow strengthened dramatically.”
Donald L. Jacks
President, Precious Metal Refiners, Inc.
“Ken’s education, experience, and ability produced remarkable results across accounting, recordkeeping, cash flow, financing, capitalization, and personnel management.”
Michael A. Beitler, CPA
CPA and Business Associate
“Ken consistently produced high-quality work and played a key role in identifying difficult accounting and interface problems. His efforts were a real asset to the project team.”
John Laucik
Project Manager, Materials Management System
“Ken combined strong team leadership, company knowledge, and hard work to help move a major implementation forward. His contribution gave the project a solid foundation for long-term success.”
Stephen M. Deedy
Senior Manager, Ernst & Young
“Ken designed and implemented a computer system for us, improved collections, reduced delinquency significantly, and provided forecasting that proved to be extremely accurate and helpful.”
E. J. Stephens
President, E.J. Stephens, Inc.
“Ken was the guiding influence in hardware selection, implementation, and project delivery. I found him supportive, cooperative, and clearly capable of leadership.”
James C. Williams
Vice-President, Sales, E.J. Stephens, Inc.
“Ken Shields helped us manage explosive growth by maintaining control over information systems, financial operations, and non-financial functions while building systems as needed. We recommend him highly as a senior financial and information executive.”
Dawn M. Phillips & Ronald E. Phillips
Digital Satellite Services, Inc.
Have questions about your books?
Let’s have a real conversation about what’s going on and whether we can help.
Supercharge Your Business Bookkeeping
Learn how our bookkeeping and financial insights will accelerate your business
How It Works
Getting started with Martel Books is simple — just give us a call and we’ll take it from there.
Step 1: We Listen
We start with a conversation — no pressure, no confusion. Tell us about your business and where you need help.
Step 2: We Review
We review your current setup and put together a straightforward path forward tailored to your business.
Step 3: We Get to Work
From day one, we take the books off your plate — giving you more time and more confidence in the numbers.
Ready to Get Your Books in Order?
Let’s have a real conversation about your business. No pressure — just a friendly call to see how we can help.
Speak With the Martel Books Team
We’d love to learn about your business and show you how we can help.
Give us a call or drop your number below and we’ll be in touch. We believe the best way to get started is with a simple, no-obligation conversation.