More than 10,000 small businesses have advanced to round two of Intuit
Inc.’s (Nasdaq: INTU) Small Business Big Game program. These companies
will continue their drive to win the opportunity of lifetime – a
30-second custom television advertisement that will air during
football’s biggest game on Feb. 2, 2014.
“We knew when we launched this program we would hear some incredible
stories to help us celebrate small business success,” said Ken Wach,
vice president of marketing, Intuit Small Business Group. “The entries
we’ve had go above and beyond. They include truly inspiring tales of
perseverance, passion and personal lessons that everyone can apply to
their daily lives.”
For round two, small businesses will complete a series of activities to
tell the world more about their business. It starts with creating a
short video to bring their story to life. They will also be asked to
share advice that other small businesses can learn from, and to describe
what makes their business stand out from the competition.
The entries will then go before a panel of judges who will decide what
businesses will advance to the Top 20. Judges will score entries based
on judging criteria including how representative of the Intuit brand the
business is. Votes and proof of financial stability are also considered.
In addition, Top 20 finalists must meet certain eligibility
requirements, which include being an active, lawful small business with
fewer than 50 full-time employees.
There is more to win than the ad, so small businesses should stay in the
game. Those who participate in round two activities will automatically
be eligible for weekly sweepstakes that include advertising credits, a
free year of QuickBooks Online and more.
To see the small businesses that have advanced and to vote for
favorites, visit the Small Business Big Game website at www.SmallBusinessBigGame.com.
To read the official rules go to www.SmallBusinessBigGame.com/rules/.
To join the conversation, share on Facebook
and Twitter using #TeamSmallBiz.
About Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc. creates business and
financial management solutions that simplify the business of life for
small businesses, consumers and accounting professionals.
Its flagship products and services include QuickBooks®, Quicken®
and TurboTax®, which make
it easier to manage small
businesses and payroll
processing, personal
finance, and tax
preparation and filing. Mint.com
provides a fresh, easy and intelligent way for people to manage their
money, while Demandforce®
offers marketing and communication tools for small businesses. ProSeries®
and Lacerte® are Intuit's
leading tax preparation offerings for professional accountants.
Founded in 1983, Intuit had revenue of $4.2 billion in its fiscal year
2013. The company has approximately 8,000 employees with major offices
in the United States, Canada,
the United Kingdom, India and
other locations. More information can be found at www.intuit.com.
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