Small businesses are the heroes that swoop in when we need them most. They’re the wedding caterers who scramble to accommodate last-minute guests. The plumbers who show up during the wee hours of the morning to fix a pipe that burst in the night. The restaurant owners who donate food to the local food bank after waking up at 4 a.m. to bake bread and caffeinate the town.
Millions of small businesses are formed in the United States every year. More than 5 million new small businesses were created in 2021 alone, a record year for entrepreneurs in the U.S. On a global scale, small businesses represent 90% of all businesses.
There’s no doubt about it: Small businesses play a major role in our daily lives. They go above and beyond to serve their customers, strengthen our communities, and power the global economy.
We’re willing to bet you’ve got your own story about a small business saving the day and making a big impact. If you know a small business owner who has gone above and beyond for you or your community, we invite you to nominate them for Intuit QuickBooks + Mailchimp’s Small Business Hero Day contest and share their story.
Three winning businesses will be selected as Intuit QuickBooks + Mailchimp Small Business Heroes and awarded $20,000 each. Small businesses are used to operating on tight margins—just imagine what that kind of prize money could do for your favorite small business!
What are you waiting for? Nominate your small business hero now.
