Your Expertise Can Change Everything
You’ve navigated the challenges of building or running a business. You’ve learned hard lessons, celebrated breakthroughs, and developed wisdom that only comes from real experience.
Now imagine sharing that knowledge with an entrepreneur who’s facing the same challenges you’ve already solved. Someone who needs guidance at a critical moment. Someone whose business, and life, could change because of what you know.
As a business advisor, you’ll work directly with entrepreneurs, providing the practical guidance that only comes from someone who’s been there.
That’s the power of joining Empire Small Business Advisors.
Why Mentor with Empire Advisors?
Make a Meaningful Impact
Watch entrepreneurs gain confidence, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. Your guidance doesn’t just help a business, it transforms lives and strengthens communities.
Mentor Your Way
We understand you already have your own commitments. You set the parameters that work for you—your schedule and availability. We match you with entrepreneurs whose needs align with your expertise and capacity.
Join a Collaborative Team
Work alongside other highly experienced professionals from diverse fields. We know each other’s strengths, respect each other’s expertise, and when your client needs specialized knowledge outside your area, collaborate with the right expert.
Build Lasting Relationships
This isn’t transactional consulting. You’ll develop genuine partnerships with clients, staying engaged through their evolution. Some relationships last months, others years;the timeline is driven by what the entrepreneur needs and what feels right to you.
Stay Engaged and Energized
Many of our advisors find that teaching keeps them sharp, connected, and inspired.
Apply to be an Advisor
If you’re an experienced professional who wants to make a real difference in entrepreneurs’ lives, we’d love to talk with you.
We seek experienced professionals who are...
Genuinely Committed: You care about helping small businesses succeed and are willing to invest time and energy into building relationships with clients.
Practically Minded: You provide clear, actionable guidance—not theory or jargon. You know how to break down complex challenges into manageable steps.
Collaborative by Nature:You work well with others, appreciate different perspectives, and understand that the best outcomes often come from bringing multiple experts together.
Experienced in Your Field: You’ve built meaningful expertise through years of hands-on work. You’ve faced real challenges and learned from both successes and setbacks.