Program Overiew
37 Oaks is excited to once again partner with Accion Opportunity Fund to deliver the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab. This program is designed to help small businesses develop and/or expand their e-commerce operations.
This five-month curriculum includes select 37 Oaks University courses and workshops; monthly 1:1 coaching; exercises; selling products on our online marketplace with back-end administrative, marketing, operations, warehousing & fulfillment support.
Small business owners use this program to build their e-commerce muscle so they can operate profitable, sustainable and scalable online businesses after the program. Learn more & apply today.
Small Business Testimonials
Fall 2024
“Classes, Coaching, Assignments (basically every component of the program) was incredibly valuable in making me more confident in running an e-commerce-based business.”
Fall 2024
“Aside from all the valuable class information, the program made me feel like they care about my business and it didnt matter what stage we were in, whether just starting or are established.”
Fall 2023
"1:1 coaching sessions were immensely helpful! They were the best personalized feedback we have ever received about our online operations. Thank you!"
Spring 2022
"I loved learning about all of the different versions of e-commerce. I thought they were all the same, but this course taught me the difference. It also helped me decide what works best for my company."
Who Should Apply?
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Shelf stable, packaged goods
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Food and non-food categories
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Not refridgerated or frozen
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No prohibited or regulated categories (i.e: CBD, alcohol, flammables, etc)
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Products capable of being produced in large quantities.
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Cannot accomodate uniquely made, custom, one-of-a-kind items.
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United States businesses
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Hold legal permits + licenses to operate, produce and sell product(s).
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At least 6 months in operation
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Actively selling product in the market.
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Not the best fit for businesses in the concept phase.
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Has a business social media presence.
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Does not have an e-commerce presence
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Currently has an unproductive or stale e-commerce business
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Desire to launch and/or strengthen current e-commerce business
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Wants to diversify to online marketplaces.
Program Details
Program Includes
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$5,000 grant upon completion of program requirements
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37 Oaks University courses + study halls
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Templates, assessments, tools, and resources
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1:1 coaching
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E-commerce marketplace selling platform
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Warehousing & order fulfillment services
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Promotion management
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Product set up support
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Free product photography
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Customer service
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Collaborative marketing support
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Live shopping event
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Build a community of like-minded business owners