Empower helps our partners optimize their operations, achieve their goals, win back time and create a framework for long-term success that not only outpaces their own expectations but moreover reignites the spark that inspired them to get started in the first place.
Our pillars distinguish us
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At the heart of everything we do lies a sincere commitment to empowering small businesses so they can thrive. Having walked in their shoes, we understand the challenges emerging businesses face and are therefore driven by a sincere desire to make a meaningful difference on their pathway to success. Instead of utilizing a one-size-fits-all approach, we prioritize listening, understanding and creating solutions that cater to the precise needs of our partner’s unique business. Our dedication goes beyond mere consultancy or advising; we do what we do because we value forming true connections, designing personalized guidance and celebrating the victories alongside our partners.
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Collaboration is ingrained in the DNA of Empower. We believe in the power of collaboration and partnership to achieve meaningful results. By fostering an environment of open communication and mutual respect, we ensure every voice is not only heard but also valued. Together, we co-create innovative solutions that harness collective wisdom, simplify what’s complicated and pave the way for long-term success.
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Expertise cultivated throughout the course of a decade, Empower’s pathway to business design was paved by doing exactly that: innovating solutions for businesses of all sizes and stages. Empower was built by someone with a diverse professional resume – driving growth, innovation and operational success at growing companies, as well as leading product strategy and commercialization for much more established ones. As a result of those experiences, Empower can confidently offer sapient advice for small businesses. Boasting both the critical, creative and data-driven thinking to provide tailored solutions for diverse challenges, we are eager to roll up our sleeves and do what’s necessary to empower our partners and make a positive impact.
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Unlike most consulting firms, business advisors, business coaches or business designers, Empower operates on a flat fee, project-based model. We believe in delivering tangible results within a defined framework, budget and timeline, providing transparency at every step. Though our model may be structured, our methodology is still agile and adaptable, allowing us to pivot in response to changing business needs or divergent circumstances. By offering clearly defined options for engagement, we empower our partners to choose the solutions that best align with their objectives and budgetary constraints so they can make the greatest impact on their business.
Jessica Murray
founder & owner
You've worked hard to build something. Let's work together to make it last.
You’re probably wondering about the architect of Empower. That would be Jessica Murray, our founder. The Empower journey began with her passion to help emerging businesses grow and enable owners to achieve their goals for both themselves and the businesses they started.
She started her career on Wall Street before trading in the Bloomberg terminal to join an early-stage technology startup. She’s enjoyed solving complex problems to help companies grow and overcome obstacles ever since.
Throughout her career, she’s held leadership roles at companies ranging from seed-stage startups to publicly traded companies. At each startup where she’s worked, the leap from one inflection point to the next depended on the ability to put the right people, processes and systems in place. Along the way, she’s built teams and introduced successful tools and agile structures for almost every business function, and her methods have driven results.
Jessica also deeply understands the delicate balance that founders and owners must find between driving revenue growth and building an operationally sound, profitable business. She’s found a lot of small business advisors and consultants who focus on supercharging top-line revenue with short-term solutions, but not as many who concentrate on sustainable growth through people, processes and a customer-centric mindset.
Jessica is confident that Empower can help you build for the long term using our experience, methods and skills. Just as she’s delivered results in her past roles, she’s committed to driving a high return on investment for each of Empower’s partners.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know her better. She’s excited to get to know you!