Small Business United

Small Business Solutions
to Help Entrepreneurs Thrive

The entrepreneurial spirit is a vitally important part of what makes our country unique. Additionally, small business has long been the foundation of the U.S. economy. In the past 30 years, more than ninety percent of new jobs created have come from small businesses*. So when small business thrives, we all do.

That's why Intuit has launched its Small Business United campaign, designed to bring America's entrepreneurs together and to fuel their growth by providing small business solutions including free products, services and resources that help them attract customers, save money and make money.
Small Business United is a multi-phase initiative that will bring a much needed stimulus package to the more than 27 million small businesses in the country. The stimulus package includes more than $350,000 in small business grants and donations, plus free business tools and products from Intuit.
Intuit "Small Business United" Survey

Findings on the current state of small business

A recent Intuit study revealed how America's small businesses are feeling about the economy, the strength of the small business community, and the country’s entrepreneurial spirit. Key findings include:
  • Small business owners remain generally optimistic, with 89 percent saying that they still see opportunities for their business in spite of current economic conditions.
  • 51 percent of small business owners say they feel a special bond or connection with other small business owners
  • 88 percent feel as passionate about their business today as they day they started.
Small Business Fast Facts: Fueling the U.S. economy

Did you know small businesses generate income for 70 million employees and family members?

Find out more.
Download the full survey details.
Supporting Small Business Organizations

As part of the Small Business United campaign, Intuit will be working with and contributing grants to several key organizations that are dedicated to aiding the health and development of small businesses and entrepreneurship. These organizations include:

Visit the Small Business United press room.
Young Entrepreneurs Unite!

Some of the biggest companies started in the toughest times. Share your story, connect with others and get tools to start a business.

Get Involved
Wondering what you can do to help small business? Here are five easy steps you can take to get started. Each any every one of us can help make a difference.
  1. Shop Local: The best way you can support small businesses in your area is to buy their goods and services. Strong local businesses help build strong neighborhoods and communities.
  2. Spread the Word: Tell your friends or post a review on local business web sites such as Yelp or Yahoo! Local.
  3. Lend a Hand: Know a small business owner? See how you can help them out – offer to test a new product, work a few hours in their store or watch their kids one afternoon.
  4. Share Your Expertise: Do you have business experience that others can learn from? Sign up to be a business coach or mentor with your local Small Business Development Center or SCORE chapter, or provide advice in the Intuit Community.
  5. Go Beyond Your Backyard: New businesses are opening every day across the world. Help entrepreneurs in developing countries get started by providing a loan through Kiva.org, a person-to-person micro-lending web site.
Join the conversation today!
Visit the Small Business United Blog and learn about where small business is now and where it's going. Authors include people who work at Intuit, our customers and research partners, and guest experts.
Important disclaimers, disclosures and notes
*source: National Small Business Association