Small Business Resources

Small Business Resources
Small businesses fuel economic growth and are essential to the overall health of our communities. We empower entrepreneurs from all backgrounds with the training, connections, and capital they need to compete more effectively in the global marketplace.
Empowering Entrepreneurs

Empowering Entrepreneurs

Apply now: FREE Business Accelerator & an opportunity to receive $10K in grant funding!

Applications for the FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp program, presented in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network and Hello Alice, are now open. Apply now to one of 150 spots in this 12-week digital growth accelerator, where you’ll get access to expert-led sessions, education, mentorship, a peer support network, and so much more. Plus, if you are accepted into the program, you’ll also have the opportunity to receive $10,000 in grant funding.

*Acceptance into the Boost Camp does not guarantee funding. Applications are open now until December 13, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET.

To be eligible, a small business owner must be:

An entrepreneur who is the leading executive (i.e. Founder and/or President, CEO, CFO, COO, or any such other similar title) of a business that meets the below business criteria; and
Eighteen (18) years of age or older (19 in AL and NE).

For a full list of eligibility criteria, please see the terms and conditions.

Learn more and apply on the Hello Alice platform.

Additional Resources for Small Businesses

Master E-Commerce Webinar Series

The FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab has short, simple, interactive learning courses, like the Master E-Commerce Webinar Series, for busy entrepreneurs. Register for the upcoming January and February sessions or check out the recordings of past webinars.

Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Program

Did you know 25% of small businesses do not reopen after a disaster? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and FedEx teamed up to launch the Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Program. Register to become eligible for a $5,000 disaster recovery grant by completing the free FedEx and Red Cross disaster preparedness checklist and registering with the Chamber.

Global Entrepreneurship Week November 18-24, 2024

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week this week, the Vital Voices Global Fellowship’s VV Venture Program and FedEx are proud to spotlight a few exceptional fellows.

We’ll meet the first fellow in our three-part series this week and two more fellows over the coming weeks. Their inspiring stories, notable achievements, and active engagement throughout the Fellowship truly embody the spirit of innovation and leadership.

Meet Vital Voices Global Fellowship – VV Venture Fellow Durga Das

Durga Das is an extraordinary entrepreneur and former professional sportswoman. From representing India in cricket to captaining the US cricket team and later pursuing a career in professional golf, Durga's early sporting experiences laid the foundation for her resilience and leadership.

Durga believes that the VV Venture program is not just a mentor; it’s a lifelong partner, supporting participants not only during the program but throughout their journey of making meaningful, sustainable impact.