Launch Pad
E-commerce Development Program
37 Oaks is excited to partner with Accion Opportunity Fund to deliver the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab.
Helping small businesses reduce the time, barriers & burdens of launching an e-commerce business
37 Oaks is excited to partner with Accion Opportunity Fund to deliver the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab. This initiative is designed to help women and minority-owned, small business owners develop or expand their e-commerce operations.
This five month program included 37 Oaks University courses; monthly 1:1 coaching sessions; Study Hall workshops & exercises; selling products on SOKONI online marketplace with back-end administrative, marketing, operations, warehousing & fulfillment support.
These entrepreneurs use this program to build their e-commerce muscle so they can operate profitable, sustainable & scalable online businesses after the program. Learn more & apply today.
Small Business Profile
Packaged product- based
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Shelf-stable food & non-food
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Business operations more than 6 months
Currently has a business social media presence.
Has experience in selling product.
Holds appropriate legal permits to produce and sell product(s).
Products are capable of being mass-produced.
Excludes uniquely made, one-of-a kind items (some exceptions may apply)
Currently has an inactive OR no e-commerce site.
Wants to start selling on online
marketplaces.
Program Includes
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Four 37 Oaks University courses
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Online store
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1:1 monthly coaching sessions
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Warehousing
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Order fulfillment services
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Product item 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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More...
Key Dates
APPLICATION WINDOW: March 8 - April 1
FINALISTS NOTIFIED: April 15
ORIENTATION: End of April
PROGRAMMING: May - September
GRADUATION: September/October