Empoweriss

We invest up to $15,000 in aspiring entrepreneurs who launch their new business with us!

Get up to $15,000 of in-kind funding to help you find and furnish a location for your new business, hire and train employees, buy necessary materials for your business, create and manage your website, social medias, and online presence, create digital and print advertising campaigns, and more! Each approach will be custom to the individual and their specific business. This is an experimental approach to investing in small businesses! Contact us for more details!

FAQ

Do I need to purchase anything?

Nope! We will take a percent of the profit as our payment.

Do I need to pay the money back?

No. Even if your business does not generate a profit, and therefore we do not recoup our investment, you will not be expected to pay the investment back.

Can people with debt, bad credit, or with financial issues participate?

Yes! There are no credit checks or financial requirements to participate. We strive to make business ownership as accessible as possible for everyone! If there is an industry you are passionate about and can contribute to by creating a new business and you are willing to work hard, then we believe your financial situation should not hinder your ability to start a business!

Is there an age requirement?

No. We are open to people of all ages. However, anyone younger than 18 will have to have special involvement from their parents.

What is in-kind funding?

In-kind funding refers to physical assets such as equipment, retail/office space, tools, inventory; services such as marketing, sales prospecting, web design; training and support and other non-cash contributions. Together, we will determine what your business needs to be successful. For example, if you come to us with a desire to start a hair salon, together we may determine that you need a space to open the salon in, fixtures such as salon chairs, basins, counters, mirrors, blow-dryers, haircare products, brooms, smocks, cash registers, POS systems, a website, social media accounts, an advertising campaign, and so much more! Instead of transferring funds to you to buy these business essentials, we will directly buy them for use in your new business!

Is there specific licensing, education, or training requirements?

That depends on the industry. For example, to own a salon you will need a cosmetologists license, to own an electrical company you will need a master electrician license, and so on. At this time we do not provide funds to acquire education/training or obtain licenses. You must meet all state and national requirements beforehand.

What kind of businesses can Empoweriss, LLC invest in?

Right now we are interested in investing in relatively simple businesses that can be opened and begin turning a profit quickly. Salons, photography/videography studios, printing businesses, woodworking businesses, cleaning businesses, etc. At this time, we are not able to invest in complex businesses such as construction, healthcare, gas stations, large manufacturing plants, etc.

WE ARE EXPANDING!

We have added a second location as we expand from marketing to new business investments!

Our first investment project is Expressions Art Studio, and it is being managed and developed by our team at Empoweriss! Expressions Art Studio serves as an example of how Empoweriss can help you create and launch a new business in addition to being a wonderful new art studio where people can come together to take classes, teach classes, and have fun connecting with each other through art!

Check out Expressions Art Studio at

www.expressionsartstudio.com

HOW DID THE INVESTMENT PROCESS WORK?

Client 1* came to Empoweriss with the desire to create an art studio. We developed a business plan, mission statement, and justification about how this art studio can benefit people and the community. We determined the appropriate organizational structure, filed the necessary applications and registered it with the Ohio Secretary of State as an LLC. We named the new art studio Expressions Art Studio to emphasize how this art studio will help people express their creativity and we created a logo, mascot, and branding package to give Expressions Art Studio an identity and help people recognize it. We created a website and several social media accounts. Next we determined which classes to offer and which products we would need. We also purchased fixtures such as tables, chairs, printers, shelves, and other necessities. We set up the studio space and began decorating it. We posted on several job websites, and reached out to local universities to find qualified art teachers. We created templates to use during the hiring process and interviewed the candidates. Then we determined a schedule for the classes. We created a marketing campaign to advertise the classes and a system for people to register for classes. We hired influencers to make videos about the benefits of art such as how participating in art classes can reduce anxiety, improve fine motor skills, and be a great way to make new friends. Now we are forming a delegation plan and an expansion plan to help more people in new locations open up Expressions Art Studios.

We are looking forward to helping more aspiring entrepreneurs create great new businesses that can benefit everyone!

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We Have Many Available Jobs and Freelance Projects!

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Empowering Entrepreneurs, Artists, and Influencers!

Empoweriss LLC, began as an ecommerce company selling custom motivational t-shirts, yoga pants, and other clothes. Now Empoweriss is expanding to a media and marketing company and will include consulting and coaching services to help entrepreneurs create, launch, and expand their business!

Our Office is Located in Medina, Ohio!

We offer both virtual and in-person consulting. We are located in beautiful downtown Medina at Liberty Row near the Square!

Address: 445 W. Liberty Street Suite #229 Medina, Ohio 44256

We have completed our Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Summit Mall in Fairlawn, Ohio

From September 2024 - December 2024 we leased a kiosk at Summit Mall to showcase our clients and their products and services during the holiday shopping season.

In 2025, we look forward to popping up at craft fairs, farmers markets, and other locations to continue connecting with the local community!