Business recovery
Revive & Rise
Empire Arising helps struggling businesses rise again — through psychology-based coaching, information about grants and funding resources, and community collaboration that restores growth, morale, and long-term sustainability.
1. Grants & Financial Access
Grant Assistance: Helping businesses identify and apply for local, state, and federal small business grants.
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).