Career | July 24, 2020

Navigating Financial Relief Programs With Intuit Aid Assist

Small business owners and the self-employed have seen their livelihoods completely upended, essentially overnight. Rich and I run three small businesses, so we know the challenges firsthand. One thing that is important to remember is that you’re not alone, there are resources out there and helpful information available. If you’re currently having difficulty navigating government relief programs during these uncertain times, I’m thrilled to share a new, completely FREE platform from Intuit.

Intuit has recently partnered with the U.S. government to create Aid Assist, a free service that helps small business owners, self-employed, contractors, free-lancers and gig workers of all kinds determine whether they are eligible for federal assistance. Aid Assist will tell you if you are eligible, how much you are eligible for, how much of your loan is likely to be forgiven and where you can apply.

About Intuit Aid Assist

Intuit is a leading business and financial software company that you’re likely familiar with if you’ve ever used QuickBooks, TurboTax, or Mint. Rich and I use Intuit across all of our businesses because they are the go-to voice in the financial guidance space—and that has never been more true than during a global pandemic. As many of you know all too well, accessing federal relief on your own right now is an incredibly onerous, confusing process. Making sense of relief programs as a small business owner is a lot easier when you have reliable information. And a simplified, streamlined platform to guide you through it. So that’s exactly what Intuit created with Aid Assist. Whether you’re looking for small business assistance, or help as a freelancer, contractor or gig worker, all the resources you need are clearly communicated and completely free use.

In addition to utilizing the Aid Assist platform, you can also sign up for Aid Assist emails, which will keep you informed when any changes or updates occur to the programs available. In a time when so much is uncertain, it’s incredibly helpful to receive reliable guidance and up-to-date answers.

If you’re working your way through financial relief programs during this time, I strongly recommend you utilize this incredibly helpful, completely free resource. Check out Intuit’s Aid Assist here.