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ScaleHigher Application

The Women's Business Development Center is proud to present ScaleHigher. This ten-week online class designed to assist entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses. Participants will have access to experienced leaders and a comprehensive curriculum, providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to achieve growth and success in their respective businesses.

As a small business owner, you understand the importance of constantly looking for new ways to improve your company. One of the most effective ways to achieve growth is through investing in leadership training, business education, and digital skills training for yourself and your team.

ScaleHigher invests in your growth as a business owner.

  • Leadership training will help you and your team members develop the skills necessary to effectively lead and manage your business.
  • Our business education courses cover a range of topics, from financial management to branding, marketing and sales, to help you make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
  • Digital skills training will help you and your team members stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and strategies for online success. Work one-on-one with a Digital Tools Coach to identify how you can incorporate digital tools into your business.
  • Connections build your business through peer-to-peer mentorship and coaching services on branding, leadership, and digital tools to help you develop and implement strategies for growth.

The next cohort will start at the end of February.
Please answer the questions below and sign up for an interview on the final page. After you click "done," you will be routed to our scheduling page!


1.To start, please enter your contact information.(Required.)
2.My business can be found on the internet in the following places (list website URL and all social media profile links):(Required.)
3.How long has your business been in existence? (If the type or category of business changed since you started it, details can be included in the comment box)(Required.)
4.Please categorize your business industry:(Required.)
5.My business is a...(Required.)
6.Please explain what your company does:(Required.)
7.Do you work on this business full-time or part-time?(Required.)
8.How many employees/contractors work with you?(Required.)
9.Please provide Gross Revenues (Sales) for the years indicated. If "0" please indicate.(Required.)
10.My company is certified as a:(Required.)
11.Describe your top 3-5 business goals over the next 12-24 months (include revenue goals, customer acquisition, finding new markets, expand locations, hire new employees, develop new products/services, etc.)(Required.)
12.Describe your ideal customer in 2-3 sentences. Please share information about their demographics and psychographics.(Required.)
13.What makes you a good candidate for ScaleHigher? (Outside of being a ScaleUp graduate, if applicable). (Required.)
14.Are you graduate of our ScaleUp program? (Participation in ScaleUp previously is not required for this program.)(Required.)
15.If you previously participated in ScaleUp, please list any milestones that you may have reached since graduation.(Required.)
16.Have you completed any other business service organization's (BSO) training program?(Required.)
17.In what area of your business do you see the most opportunity for growth? (Choose all that apply)(Required.)
18.What are the top inhibitors to your company’s growth? (Choose all that apply.)(Required.)
19.In an ideal world, where do you hope to see your business in 2 years?(Required.)
20.How much knowledge, experience or understanding do you have of the following business tools and entrepreneurial management methodologies?(Required.)
I am unfamiliar with this tool/concept.
I have heard of this tool/concept but don't know much about it.
I have some knowledge of this tool/concept and would like to learn more.
I have a good amount of knowledge of this tool/concept and would like to learn more.
I am an expert in this tool/concept.
Design Thinking
Sales Cycle & Funnel
Business Model Canvas
Testing Business Ideas
Growth Mindset
Customer Motivation Theory
21.How much knowledge, experience or understanding do you have of the following digital tools?(Required.)
I am unfamiliar with these tools.
I have heard of these tools but don't know much about them.
I have some knowledge of these tools and would like to learn more.
I have a good amount of knowledge of these tools and would like to learn more.
I am an expert in these tools.
Marketing (e.g., Social Media Marketing, Google My Business)
Financial (e.g., Quickbooks, Freshbooks)
Operational Efficiency (e.g., Asana, Trello)
Ai for Business Operations (e.g., CoPilot, ChatGPT 4, Chatbots & Virtual Assistants)
22.How did you hear about this learning opportunity?(Required.)
23.ScaleHigher is being offered virtually. This is a cohort-based program that thrives on the participants working together. Please agree to each item by selecting the corresponding box.(Required.)
24.A few of our ScaleHigher cohorts bring together Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) business owners into one cohort. Do you identify as BIPOC and/or as a woman? Letting us know this will help match you to the ScaleHigher cohort that best fits your identity.(Required.)
25.Is there anything you would like for us to know about you and/or your business? If "yes", please explain.(Required.)