E-commerce
Learning Laboratory
SOKONI Launch Pad Program In partnership with the USC Columbia Technology Incubator + Wells Fargo.
Helping small businesses reduce the time, barriers, & burden of launching an e-commerce business
SOKONI (a 37 Oaks platform), USC Columbia Technology Incubator and Wells Fargo are excited to partner to help launch and grow the e-commerce presence of small businesses throughout the Columbia, South Carolina region.
This six month program offers small, product-based business owners the opportunity to sell products on our e-commerce marketplace; seven 37 Oaks University courses; monthly 1:1 coaching sessions and back-end administrative, marketing, operations, warehouse & logistic support.
These entreprenures will use this program to build their e-commerce muscle so they can operate profitable, sustainable & scalable online businesses after the program. Space is limited, so apply today.
Small Business Profile
Packaged product- based businesses
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Shelf-stable (ambient)
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Food & non-food products
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In business more than 1 year
Food: shelf stable, pre-packaged & produced in licensed facility
Holds appropriate legal permits to produce and sell product(s).
Products capable of being mass-produced.
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Excludes unique, one-of-a kind items (some exceptions may apply)
Currently has an inactive OR no e-commerce site.
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Current active business social media presence.
Program Includes
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Seven 37 Oaks University courses
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Selling on our E-commerce Marketplace
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1:1 monthly coaching sessions
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Warehousing & order fulfillment services
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Product set up & maintenance
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Collaborative marketing support
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Site promotion management
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Customer service
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Product photography
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