MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, Intuit Inc. (INTU)
announced the finalists of its Small
Business Big Game program, sponsored by Intuit QuickBooks. These
four small businesses are all who remain in the competition to receive
their very own 30-second television advertisement that will air during football’s
biggest game on Feb. 2. The ultimate winner will be determined by a
worldwide online vote between:
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Barley
Labs, of Durham, N.C. – Produces all-natural dog treats in various
flavors out of recycled barley from a local brewery. -
GoldieBlox,
of Oakland, Calif. – Is a toy company inspiring girls to push limits
and think outside the box. -
Locally
Laid Egg Company, of Duluth, Minn. – Raises hens on pasture to
produce healthier poultry and eggs. -
POOP
– Natural Dairy Compost, of Nampa, Idaho – Produces natural and
odorless composted dairy manure for lawns, gardens and flowerbeds.
“What a wide-ranging and deserving group!” said Brad Smith, Intuit
president and chief executive officer. “Tens of thousands of small
businesses entered this contest, and these finalists demonstrate the
breadth of entrepreneurship across the United States. Although the field
is down to just four, this effort shined a light on the contributions
and importance of all small business to our economy.”
Everyone Wins
In addition to vying for the ultimate prize, all four businesses score
big no matter what outcome. As finalists they will receive:
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Free, lifetime use of Intuit small business solutions, including
Intuit QuickBooks, payroll and payments. - Professionally produced advertising for their business.
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A meeting and business advice from entrepreneur and reality star Bill
Rancic. -
An all-expense paid trip to New York for a big game viewing party held
in their honor.
Game Recap
Small Business Big Game kicked off July 31 and had tens of thousands of
small businesses enter for the chance to win more than $25 million in
rewards and offers to help them succeed. Then the
field was narrowed to just 20 that Intuit’s 8,000 employees around
the globe voted on to determine the top four finalists. Now through Dec.
1, anyone can visit www.SmallBusinessBigGame.com
to cast a vote for the business they want to make it to the end zone
this February.
The Fine Print
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See the reaction of the contestants when Bill Rancic reveals that they
have made it to the top four: http://youtu.be/tNf5BEHZ7wI -
More information on the top four is available on the Small Business
Big Game website at www.SmallBusinessBigGame.com. -
To join the Small Business Big Game social conversation, share on Facebook
and Twitter using
#TeamSmallBiz. - Full rules are available at www.SmallBusinessBigGame.com/rules/
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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