Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Celebrate Small Business Heroes Delivering Big Impact in Their Communities
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Three small businesses have each been awarded $20,000 as part of the second annual Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp Small Business Hero Day, a moment designed to celebrate the success of U.S. small businesses and recognize the incredible impact they have in our communities. The day is part of Small Business Success Month by Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), the global technology platform that makes QuickBooks, TurboTax, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp.
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“The importance of small businesses in our communities is undeniable, but they often don’t get the recognition they deserve,” said Alex Chriss, EVP and GM, Small Business & Self Employed Group at Intuit. “We’re honored to spotlight these inspirational small business owners and the passion, commitment, and perseverance each of them has shown as they help strengthen the communities they serve.”
Each small business hero was nominated for their incredible commitment to serving their local communities in Louisiana, Georgia, and Michigan.
In addition to $20,000, to help support these Small Business Heroes’ continued success, each winner will receive a one-year subscription to several of Intuit’s solutions for small businesses, including Intuit QuickBooks Online, Intuit Mailchimp Premium, and Intuit TurboTax Full Service Business.
An Intuit QuickBooks survey found nearly 100% of U.S. consumers agree that small businesses go above and beyond for their customers and community, and 64% say small business owners are community heroes, but should get more recognition. Small businesses are viewed as the lifeblood of their community and 73% of respondents say small businesses make their community a better place to live, by creating a stronger sense of community and jobs.
Equally important is the impact the community has on small businesses themselves. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of small business owners say they would not survive without local community support. Recent Intuit QuickBooks research also shows that small businesses foster economic growth within their communities, as nearly half (49%) of the suppliers they source the products and services they need to run their business from are other local businesses.
For more information about these heroes and Intuit’s Small Business Success Month, please visit here.
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