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Intuit Launches Free Online Resource to Fuel the Success of Aspiring Small Business OwnersToday, Intuit (News - Alert) Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU) launched a free online tool on the Small Business Center site to help guide entrepreneurs who have just started or are thinking about starting their own business. Offering a step-by-step, interactive guide, the tool provides a checklist for the millions of Americans who want to start a business each year. "We all know that the first year or two of a business is tough and we want to improve an owner's chance for success," said Leslie Barber, Small Business Engagement Officer at Intuit. "We created this resource as an engaging, practical guide to help new business owners launch their journeys on the right foot and set them up for success." Frustrations Faced by Startup Business Owners A new survey conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit in October of 2015 highlights the range of challenges that come with starting a business. The survey, which focused on aspiring business owners and those in business less than one year found that:
An earlier Intuit study found that:
Intuit is working to serve these market segments and address the problems of confusion and uncertainty by providing them with a customizable checklist that can alleviate some of the pains newly launched business owners feel. By putting the right tools and resources in front of these business owners, Inuit helps small businesses innovate and grow, helping America's small businesses overcome challenges and transform $10K into a successful venture. "It's extremely valuable. Everything on the resource is so useful and is exactly what someone just starting up needs to look a," said Christine Lindgren, owner of small business, Fresh Coat of Horsham, which launched in April of 2015. "I really wish that I had a resource like this when I was first starting my business because things that took me weeks to figure out I could have handled in a day." A Step-by-Step Guide This resource guides entrepreneurs through six key areas needed to launch and run a business. By answering the questions and following the prompts, an entrepreneur will go through a checklist of items and be pointed to a number of service and solution providers in the small business ecosystem including those available through QuickBooks Online. The six key areas include:
To see how the tool works, please visit http://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/how-to-start-a-business/. Resources:
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® and TurboTax®, which make it easier to manage small businesses and tax preparation and filing. Mint.com provides a fresh, easy and intelligent way for people to manage their money while 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 2015. The company has approximately 7,700 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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