Small Business Big Why

Behind every small business is a ‘big why’ – the reason they started their company in the first place and what motivates them to keep going, even when times get tough. Intuit QuickBooks is proud to support Canadian small businesses through every step of their journey and is pleased to celebrate companies doing remarkable things in our Small Business, Big Why customer story series.

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Are you a Canadian business fuelled by passion and purpose? Share your business's "Big why" on Instagram and TikTok using #SmallBizBigWhy for a chance to be featured in our series. 



Small Businesses Doing Big Things

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Starting a business

How this former pharma marketer created a clean beauty empire inspired by Ayurvedic traditions

March 26, 2024

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Starting a business

How a former stand-up comedian is helping Black women entrepreneurs in Quebec succeed

February 21, 2024

A person in a kitchen pouring a liquid into an industrial pot.

Starting a business

B.C. family farms dating back generations embrace a very modern pivot: beer

February 6, 2024

Starting a business

It's Your Time: Amanda Mungal's journey from employee to entrepreneur

December 6, 2023

A man and a woman standing in front of a display of food at a restaurant.

Starting a business

Grandma Loves You: How Artin and Sarah Davoodi spread love through sandwiches, one bite at a time

October 22, 2023

Starting a business

Shift Accessibility Contractors: The inspiring journey of accessible home pioneers

October 6, 2023

Starting a business

An inclusive haven redefining the beauty industry: Meet Pride Beauty Lounge

September 21, 2023

Starting a business

From surfer solopreneur to successful small business: Meet East Coast Surf School

August 17, 2023

Starting a business

Coffee fueling the community: Meet Monogram Coffee

August 17, 2023

Celebrating black-owned businesses

A woman, Rowan McAnoy, smiling at the camera.

Running a business

CurlShoppe: From homemade batches to global shelves

February 22, 2024

A woman is posing with books

Running a business

Stories of innovation, creativity and overcoming challenges

March 1, 2024

Tamara Shelly of Classic Juice Co.

Running a business

Classic Juice Co. is Empowering Customers to Leave Toxic Habits Behind

February 1, 2023

Women-owned businesses on the rise

A group of pictures of finalists from Total Mom Pitch 2023

Running a business

Mom entrepreneurs on the rise: Meet the finalists of Canada’s Total Mom Pitch

June 6, 2024

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Running a business

Kylie Woods is Paving Career Paths for Women in Technology

March 28, 2022

Katerina and Victoria of Lohn official

Running a business

Meet LOHN: A scented candle brand that champions women in STEM

March 27, 2024

Celebrating LGBTQ-owned businesses

Rae Hill

Running a business

Rae Hill is Helping the Community Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin

June 9, 2022

Dibs Barisic Sprem

Running a business

Dibs Barisic Sprem's Goal is to Keep the Community Moving

June 8, 2022

Holiday advice from Canadian small business owners

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Running a business

How The Paperhood spreads holiday cheer with sustainable paper goods

November 9, 2023

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Running a business

Sharkcootery's journey: From pandemic inspiration to year-round success

November 9, 2023

Tabitha Osler from fairechild

Running a business

Tabitha Osler is Making a Sustainable Impact this Holiday Season

October 26, 2022

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