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Intuit IDEAS combines our AI-driven platform and human experts with the know-how of community partners to support small businesses across the country and help them grow and scale.

Introducing the LA28 cohort

As part of Intuit's role as the Official Small Business and Personal Financial Software Partner of the LA28 Games, Intuit IDEAS is introducing a dedicated LA28 Cohort. Open to Los Angeles-area small businesses in construction, sports and entertainment event services, as well as creative, marketing, and media services, this cohort will help selected participants build the capabilities needed to pursue and deliver on major LA28 procurement opportunities.

IDEAS Program Overview

An opportunity for local businesses to prosper

The IDEAS program supports diverse small businesses across U.S. cities and a nationwide cohort for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs, with plans to expand to more cities.

Access to Intuit's AI-driven platform and human expertise

Participants will receive free QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and TurboTax software, plus access to Credit Karma and Intuit tax and bookkeeping experts.

Access to business coaching and counseling

Each entrepreneur receives monthly business coaching, executive coaching, and ongoing support from Intuit experts to help them grow and scale their business.

A grant to accelerate, scale, and grow

At the end of the 12-month IDEAS program, participants receive a grant to continue accelerating their business growth and become part of the Intuit IDEAS alumni network.

The Intuit IDEAS Experience

Stories from the IDEAS Program

Explore how small businesses in Intuit IDEAS are building and running their businesses, along with insights and updates from across the program.

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IDEAS participant Lynette, smiling in front of a camera

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The business coach and life coach were amazing. This was life changing for me and I really appreciate it.

Lynette, Nutz About Popcorn

IDEAS participant Audra, smiling in front of a camera

I’m good at training clients, but I had to really work hard to learn the back-office stuff. That’s why the Intuit IDEAS Program was amazing.

Audra, BeautiFitStrong

IDEAS participant Binta, smiling in front of a camera

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As much as I love the creative part of being a chef, I feel like I have a better handle on the business part now.

Binta, withBee LLC

IDEAS participant E. Mackey, smiling in front of a camera

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As an entrepreneur you wear so many hats. You get good at the things that you’re good at, but then things kind of slip through the cracks.

E. Mackey, Blvck Spades

IDEAS participants Ken and Jeanette, smiling in front of a camera

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To grow, you need to know the numbers, the marketing. This program is actually the first that took all of it together.

Ken & Jeanette, La Bodega Market & Pupusas

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Apply today for the Intuit IDEAS program, a 1-year program designed to help small businesses increase revenue, improve operations, and become capital-ready.

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