SCALEUP

Helping Small Businesses Grow

LIFT (Learning and Insights for Forward Traction) is a free online program specifically designed for small business leaders. In just 6 weeks, master the basics of social-media marketing to drive business growth.

Accepted participants receive:

💬 Bilingual, AI-powered chatbot coach at your side

📚 Curated, step-by-step resources for real-world results

🎓 1-year LinkedIn Learning license ($239 value)

📜 Certificate from the McCoy College of Business

💵 $100 Amazon gift card for completing brief surveys

 

LIFT is delivered by the Texas State University SCALEUP Program and funded in part by the Kauffman Foundation. Participation is limited.


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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Student Fellowships are now available for Fall 2025.

Gain experience in research, web/graphic design, and/or community outreach. Positions available for graduate and undergraduate students.

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The SCALEUP program is proudly supported by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

FACT Minority firms grow using credit cards 2X as often

According to minority-owned businesses in Texas, minority firms reported using credit cards to fund growth of their firms twice as often as non-minority firms.
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