Small Business Center

Small Business Center

Inspire your business growth journey with our tips, tricks and success stories – built specially for the small business community.


Success Journey

Small business grants and your business

Small business grants and your business

What’s the big deal about small business grants and should your business apply for one? The answer depends on what your goals are for your business.

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4 growth benefits of small business grants

4 growth benefits of small business grants

At every step, from start-up to rapid expansion, we have the resources and insights to help light your way.

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Fishing for success in a race against time

Fishing for success in a race against time

Discover how this business ships live ornament fish around the world, quickly and smoothly.

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Connected Commerce

Winning customer experience: new world, new rules

Winning customer experience: new world, new rules

Your guide to understanding a new breed of digital buyers, the Discovery Generation, and how to attract them to your business.

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How to build a customer-centric supply chain in an ever-changing world

How to build a customer-centric supply chain in an ever-changing world

Did you know local sourcing can shorten your supply chain? Find out how else you can build a resilient, agile and flexible supply chain.

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Ride the e-commerce wave: A checklist for startups and small businesses

Ride the e-commerce wave: A checklist for startups and small businesses

Make your business thrive by staying on top of changing customer expectations.

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Getting Started

Customs 101: What is HS Code?

Customs 101: What is HS Code?

Wondering about the codes on your shipping documents? Discover the importance of HS Code and how to use the right ones for your shipment.

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 Navigate Freight Shipping: Essential Tips for Success

Navigate Freight Shipping: Essential Tips for Success

Discover everything you need to know about freight shipping, including how to package before sending.

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Shipping is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Shipping is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Shipping operations for small business is made easy as 1, 2, 3. Follow the steps to ship smarter.

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Delighting Customers

Delighting customers during high demand

Delighting customers during high demand

Want to do even more business with your customers this peak season? Plan out your logistics today.

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Give your customers control over their deliveries

Give your customers control over their deliveries

Your customers can take control of their deliveries with FedEx® Delivery Manager. Discover delivery convenience today.

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Why rewards programs make the difference

Why rewards programs make the difference

Rewarding your customers and learn how you can win more business with loyalty programs.

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Streamline Operations

7 tips to transform your shipping and unlock more opportunities

7 tips to transform your shipping and unlock more opportunities

Shipping smarter has never been easier. Get our insider tips to ship like a pro.

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Top tips for handling online returns

Top tips for handling online returns

How can you ensure your returns policy delights, and doesn’t irritate, your customers? Find out now.

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Confidently navigate customs clearance

Confidently navigate customs clearance

Got a problem with Customs? Discover the smarter way to navigate customs clearance.

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Accelerating Digital

The e-commerce questions you should be asking

The e-commerce questions you should be asking

Learn how your business can adapt and respond to the surging demand of online shopping.

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Digitized customs documents: Faster, smarter and lower risk

Digitized customs documents: Faster, smarter and lower risk

Discover these simple, efficient and automated customs tools to help reduce customs delays.

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Take your business forward with smarter connected commerce

Take your business forward with smarter connected commerce

Small businesses have become the backbone of their economies in this region. How are they doing it, and how can you do it too for your e-commerce?

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Expanding your Reach

Unlock the German market potential

Unlock the German market potential

Tap into the country's booming economy, high consumer spending, and easy access to the rest of Europe to grow your business.

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Entering the UK Market: 6 tips for success

Entering the UK Market: 6 tips for success

Connect your business to countless customers across the UK with our proven know-how, robust infrastructure, and extensive network.

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Navigating your business expansion plan

Navigating your business expansion plan

If you’re shipping internationally, you need an export plan. Here’s what you need to know.

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Adapt and Innovate

What Are Tariffs? Understanding How Tariffs Work

What Are Tariffs? Understanding How Tariffs Work

Understanding tariffs: what they are, how they function, who is paying them, and practical tips for managing tariffs in international shipping.

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Towards a more sustainable supply chain

Towards a more sustainable supply chain

Explore the benefits of developing a sustainable supply chain and the impact on boosting business growth in times of change.

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Online trends to inspire your small business

Online trends to inspire your small business

Want to know how your small businesses can leverage the latest online trends? Here are some ideas to help give you an edge.

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