2023

Business of the Year: Innovation Refunds

Entrant Company

Golin

Category

Company & Organization - Financial Services

Client's Name

Innovation Refunds

Country / Region

United States

In 2021, Innovation Refunds was established to help facilitate the growth of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) by democratizing access to working capital through government-funded programs like the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

Studies show that the number of SMBs applying for ERC is well below those who are eligible – leaving billions of dollars unclaimed. Founders at Innovation Refunds believed that was due, in part, to the extensive process and requirements to determine eligibility. Historically, SMBs were required to hire a tax professional directly – incurring upfront costs – and spend time away from their business to find out if they were eligible.

Innovation Refunds knew there was a better way, and the company was built to disrupt the conventional model. Innovation Refunds created a marketplace of CPAs, tax attorneys, and other tax professionals who examine SMBs tax situations and determine their eligibility – without any up-front costs. Clients only pay if they are qualified, file for the ERC, and receive a check from the government.

 
2023
ERTC Express

Entrant Company

ERTC Express

Category

Company & Organization - Business of the Year

Country / Region

United States

 
2023
How Dappz Sports Pioneered Live-Shopping By Documenting the Thrill of Chasing Cards to the Online World

Entrant Company

Dappz Sports

Category

Business Development - Consumer Products / Services

Country / Region

United States

 
2023
Gapsy Studio

Entrant Company

Gapsy Studio

Category

Business Website - Business to Business

Country / Region

Ukraine

 
2023
People are our #1 Key to Success

Entrant Company

The Connor Group

Category

Company & Organization - Most Innovative Company of the Year

Country / Region

United States