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Martha Leonard

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Phone 207-245-3663
Email martha.leonard@maine.edu

Microenterprise Specialist
Martha coaches and teaches classes for entrepreneurs in Southern Maine. She has over 15 years of hands-on experience in education and running a small business. As a co-founder of MAIZ Colombian Street Food in Portland, she directs all facets of business development and management for the restaurant. Martha’s international teaching experience includes developing curriculum and teaching math and geography to middle schoolers at Colegio Jorge Washington in Cartagena, Colombia, teaching 6th graders at Hope Academy in the British Virgin Islands, and long-term substitute teaching at Dora L Small Elementary School in South Portland. She earned a master’s degree in Education at Hunter College in New York City and a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Anthropology from Vassar College. In her spare time, Martha loves exploring new places and learning about Maine’s food systems.

Categories: Manage Your Money, Start A Business
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Business Basics (Online)

Business Basics (Online)

Online ME, United States

This three-session class with our professional staff covers the basics of writing a business plan, marketing, recordkeeping, and cash planning. The class is for those thinking about or in the early start-up phase of a new business.

Exploring Self-Employment (Online)

Online ME, United States

This one-hour workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. Our professional staff cover the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed.

Work for Yourself @50+ (In Person – Portland)

In Person

Work for Yourself@50+, a 90-minute workshop from our professional staff, will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment.

Work for Yourself @50+ (In Person – Portland)

In Person

Work for Yourself@50+, a 90-minute workshop from our professional staff, will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment.

Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed (Online)

Online ME, United States

Learn how to organize your financial records, understand your tax responsibilities, become familiar with tax forms, and file your taxes with confidence from our professional staff. This one-hour workshop is designed for sole proprietors.