Intuit officially has once again declared the month of May a celebration of small businesses. For the second consecutive year, “Small Business Success Month” will include a series of activities, including a Town Hall with the US Small Business Administration and the introduction of a new recognition day to cap off the month: “Small Business Hero Day” on May 31.
The importance of small businesses in today’s communities is undeniable. A recent survey of 8,000 US consumers found 66% view small businesses as the lifeblood of their community and 73% say small businesses make their community a better place to live, with top benefits like creating a stronger sense of community and jobs.
In addition, there is near 100% agreement that small businesses go above and beyond for their customers and community, with 64% saying small business owners are community heroes. To that end, seven in 10 say small business owners should get more recognition.
Alex Chriss, EVP and GM, Small Business & Self Employed Group at Intuit, says that the month is a celebration of how millions of small businesses across the US serve their customers, strengthen their communities and play a critical role in powering our economy. “Through Small Business Success Month, we are excited to celebrate the incredible impact small businesses have in our communities and continue to support them on their journey with the resources they need and the recognition they deserve.”
Small Business Hero Day Contest
Nominations now are open until 11:59 p.m. (PST), May 6, for the “Small Business Hero Day Contest” by Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp.* Any US resident age 18 or older can nominate a small business in the US for a chance for the business to win $20,000 for heroic efforts that impacted an individual or community.
The nominees could be the wedding caterer who scrambled to accommodate the larger-than-expected guest list, the plumber who arrived at 2 a.m. when a pipe burst. The 24-hour locksmith who was able to get a locked-out family back in their home or the restaurant owner who donated food to the local food bank.
For more information and to submit a nomination, visit SmallBusinessHeroDay.com. Winners will be announced on “Small Business Hero Day,” May 31, 2022.
Small Business Success Month Activities
In addition to “Small Business Hero Day” throughout the month of May, Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp will offer additional resources for the small business community and celebrate the success of all small businesses. Supporting programs include:
Town Hall with the Small Business Administration
Intuit QuickBooks will host a candid conversation with Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the US Small Business Administration, on May 19. The conversation will center on the biggest challenges facing small businesses today, including how to access capital, manage inflation and improve cash flow. The moderator will be Emmy award-winning journalist Lisa Ling. Registration for the event is available HERE.
Educational Ask the Expert
Julissa Prado, founder of Rizos Curls, will host an “Ask the Expert” video, where she will discuss her journey to success. Content will be available on the QuickBooks Blog.
Scrapbook of Success
Intuit QuickBooks will unveil a digital scrapbook that will feature stories of the journey to success from a selection of small business owners.
*No purchase necessary. The contest begins on 4/25/22 and ends 5/6/22. Open only to: Nominator: a person who is 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. and D.C. at the time of entry. Nominee: A small business located in the 50 US that is owned by a legal resident of the 50 US and DC; who is 18 years of age or older; and has no more than 20 employees, and whose business has been in operation prior to, or as of, April 1, 2021. For details on how to participate and Official Rules, visit SmallBusinessHeroDay.com. Void where prohibited.
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