Your Strategic IT Partner in the Niagara-Hamilton Corridor: Helping You Succeed Sooner.
At Succeed Sooner Consulting, we believe that every ambitious Small and Medium-Sized Business deserves access to strategic IT leadership that can transform challenges into opportunities and vision into reality. Led by Tim Empringham, we are deeply committed to the success of businesses within our vibrant local community. Our story is one of passion, experience, and a relentless focus on delivering tangible value.
In the heart of the vibrant Niagara-Hamilton corridor, ambitious businesses are building, innovating, and striving for significant growth. Yet, many encounter a familiar ceiling – the point where technology, instead of being a powerful launchpad, becomes a complex hurdle. Access to the kind of insightful, C-suite IT leadership that larger corporations leverage often feels out of reach, leaving valuable potential untapped and leaders frustrated.
I’m Tim Empringham, founder of Succeed Sooner Consulting, and I’ve seen this dynamic from every angle. As a long-time resident of the Niagara Region, I’ve witnessed its incredible entrepreneurial spirit firsthand. For years, I commuted to Toronto, spearheading senior IT and business initiatives in demanding, fast-paced industries like manufacturing, supply chain, and banking. I saw the transformative power of world-class technology strategy, but I also knew that back home, many deserving Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) were being short-changed, unable to tap into that level of expertise without an overwhelming investment.
My passion has always been about more than just algorithms and infrastructure; it’s about the thrill of building ideas, the strategy of commercializing innovation, and the tangible impact of technology driving real, measurable business value. I believe deeply that technology is, first and foremost, an enabler – a tool to achieve business objectives. It’s rarely about the shiniest new object, but always about understanding the core “jobs to be done” and implementing the right solutions, often elegantly simple ones, to solve the right problems effectively.
Succeed Sooner Consulting was born from this unwavering conviction: to make top-tier strategic IT leadership accessible to the SMBs that are the true backbone of our local economy. It’s about bridging the critical gap between business ambition and technological execution, speaking both the language of business and the language of technology to translate your vision into operational reality. The current pace of change, especially with the emergence of AI and accelerating digital transformation, makes this strategic partnership more crucial than ever for SMBs looking not just to survive, but to thrive and gain a competitive edge through efficiency and innovation.
My goal is to become your trusted, fractional CIO – your long-term partner in navigating the complexities of modern technology. Whether it’s harnessing the power of AI, optimizing with process automation, implementing robust CRM/ERP systems, or building high-performing tech teams, I’m here to help you focus on what you do best: leading and growing your business.
We choose to work with leaders who share a commitment to strong ethical principles and adding value to their communities. My approach is built on a foundation of authentic collaboration, diving deep to understand your unique challenges and aspirations. It involves not just recommending solutions, but actively helping you build strong internal teams, robust processes, and a culture of continuous improvement. I bring best practices and innovative thinking from a breadth of industries to spark pragmatic, impactful change within your company.
This isn’t just about short-term fixes or temporary support. It’s about building a sustainable foundation for lasting operational excellence and future-ready growth. It’s about empowering your own people, and creating such profound value that your business thrives, potentially even to the point where you’re ready to bring on full-time, in-house C-suite technology leadership. For me, seeing a client “graduate” in this way isn’t a loss; it’s the ultimate testament to a successful partnership and a story I’m incredibly proud to help write.
Our Commitment to You & Our Community
- Ethical Partnership: We operate with unwavering integrity and transparency, building relationships founded on trust and mutual respect.
- Client-Centric Value: Your success is our priority. We are dedicated to delivering measurable results that directly impact your bottom line and strategic goals.
- Local Focus, Global Expertise: We are deeply invested in the Niagara-Hamilton business community, bringing world-class experience to empower local enterprises.
- Pragmatic Innovation: We champion forward-thinking solutions that are practical, implementable, and tailored to the unique context of your SMB.
- Empowerment & Growth: We believe in building your internal capabilities, fostering a culture of learning, and helping your teams and your business achieve their full potential.
The Succeed Sooner Lab: Innovation in Action
Where Strategy Meets Real-World Application
Our commitment to practical, effective solutions goes beyond advice. At The Succeed Sooner Lab, our venture arm, we actively build, test, and scale digital products and services – including hands-on businesses like Dine Local.
This “eat your own dog food” philosophy means we’re not just theorists; we’re practitioners. We understand the challenges of execution, the nuances of digital operations, and the realities of driving growth firsthand. The lessons learned and successes achieved within The Succeed Sooner Lab directly inform the strategies we bring to your business, ensuring you benefit from insights that are both innovative and immediately applicable, proven in the trenches to deliver tangible results.
Ready to Write Your Success Story?
Succeed Sooner Consulting is more than just a service provider; we aim to be an integral part of your growth journey. If our approach and values resonate with you, and you’re ready to unlock the full potential of technology within your business, we invite you to connect.