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They say being a parent is the hardest job in the world. I believe it, but I think one of the next hardest jobs has to be that of a small business owner. They’re similar in a lot of ways: you had an idea, nurtured it into creation and now you’re putting all your time and energy into making it a success.   ...read more

If you have a gift or two still on your list, you can get them under the Christmas tree in time for the holiday even if you have to ship them across the country to friends and family! As a reminder for all you procrastinators, tomorrow is the last day to ship using FedEx Express^® to have packages arrive before December 25. If you need a few pointers to help ship your gifts like the “pros” at FedEx Office^®, check out our packing and shipping tips here. ...read more

During the holiday season FedEx Office^® sees a huge increase in the volume of packages that come through our centers. We love helping people make sure those special gifts arrive in perfect condition. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of dos and don’ts for everyone planning to ship a gift this holiday season.  

Do you want to learn about how to boost your small business? Need advice from the experts? Hear firsthand from small business leaders as they address trends and issues facing today’s entrepreneurs during the FedEx Office Boost Your Small Business Tweet Chat series. This series started last week and will run each of the first three Thursdays in October, ending October 20.

Did you know that according to the US Small Business Administration there are about 27.2 million small businesses in the U.S. today? This week we’d like to recognize all the millions of entrepreneurs in the U.S. celebration of Small Business Week, which is going on right now. We love working with you and hope small businesses feel the same way about us!