Business recovery

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Empire Arising supports struggling businesses as they rebuild and rise again by combining psychology-based training, education around funding opportunities, and community collaboration to restore morale, growth, and long-term resilience.

1. Grants & Financial Access

Grant Assistance: Helping businesses identify local, state, and federal small business grants.

Grant Awareness & Readiness
We help businesses identify potential grant opportunities, understand eligibility requirements, and prepare foundational materials so they can pursue funding through appropriate channels.

Microloans & Partnerships: Connecting them with community development financial institutions (CDFIs), banks, and programs like TEDC or SBA microloans.

Crowdfunding Education: Teaching how to use online platforms (like IFundWomen, Kickstarter, or local community funding) effectively.

2. Psychology-Based Business Coaching

Mindset & Motivation Training: Helping owners overcome burnout, fear of failure, or self-doubt — using psychology to build resilience and renewed drive.

Leadership & Employee Morale Workshops: Teaching how to re-engage teams, boost productivity, and rebuild healthy work culture.

Conflict Resolution & Mediation Services: Supporting teams experiencing internal conflict or morale breakdown.

3. Strategic Development & Sustainability

Sales Psychology & Customer Retention Training: Helping owners understand buyer behavior and emotional drivers to increase revenue.

Business Diagnostics: Assessing what’s working and what’s not (marketing, management, morale, etc.) and creating an action plan.

Operational Support: Connecting them with local SCORE mentors, SBDC advisors, or professional networks for step-by-step restructuring.

4. Community & Collaboration

Business Revitalization Coalitions: Bringing together local entrepreneurs, city leaders, and organizations to share resources and ideas.

Community Awareness Campaigns: Highlighting local businesses (“Business Share” features or events) to rebuild foot traffic and pride.

Collaborative Workshops: Partnering with chambers of commerce or universities to offer shared trainings or “Lunch & Learn” sessions.

5. Education & Workforce Readiness

Apprenticeship & Internship Pathways: Helping small businesses partner with schools or workforce centers.

Entrepreneurship for Youth: Preventing dropout by linking teens to career and business mentorship (this ties directly into your dropout reduction vision).