Texas Up & Running Program
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Let's get growing.

Bright days are ahead for Texas small businesses. Ecommerce offers greater opportunity today than ever before, and eBay is here to help.

In partnership with the Texas Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance, eBay invites you to join the Texas Up & Running Program. This free, 6-week e-commerce training program offers interactive coaching and instruction to help your business thrive online. Together, let’s make the Lone Star State shine even brighter.

This one-time program is open to all eligible, Texas-based businesses who are historically underutilized businesses as defined by the State of Texas. Applications close March 11, 2022 and the program begins the week of March 29, 2022.

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Program Benefits

In just a few hours each week of the 6-week program, you’ll learn how to:

  • Reach and engage 152M new buyers around the world

  • Increase your sales with smart listing and marketing strategies

  • Create a dynamic digital storefront that helps your brand shine

  • Fuel your business performance with our powerful data analysis tools

  • And much more

E-learning

Full access to eBay Academy, our online learning platform featuring interactive lessons, curated learning paths, and a variety of engaging features. Available 24/7.

Expert training

Weekly webinars led by a dedicated growth advisor.

Seller-to-seller coaching

Weekly “Ask Me Anything” sessions, where you can get feedback, guidance, and inspiration from successful sellers.

Community

Networking, ideas, and support from like-minded small business sellers looking to connect and learn from each other.

Free gifts

A welcome package full of useful items to help you start selling, plus a few small surprises just for fun.

Kick-off event

A virtual kick-off event to welcome you to eBay, featuring some of our top executives, VIP guests, giveaways, and more.

Interested?

Whether you’re just getting started in ecommerce, looking to expand your online business with eBay, or are an experienced eBay seller ready to scale, the Texas Up & Running program is right for you. Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, see our timeline to determine if the program timing will work for you, then head to the application page.

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Partners

eBay is proud to work with the Texas Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance to bring the Texas Up & Running Program to the small businesses of Texas. We’re also grateful to the network of community partners across the state who have shared their support.