Just in time for Small Business Saturday, SmallBiz.com, FoundryWave Studio, and No BS AI Consulting are teaming up to give local entrepreneurs a major online boost heading into 2026. The Small Business Digital LEAP—short for Local Entrepreneurs Achieving Progress—will award nearly $25,000 in free digital upgrades to six deserving small businesses ready to elevate their online presence.

Running November 29–December 12, the Digital LEAP contest invites community members to nominate their favorite small businesses for a full website makeover valued at over $4,000 per winner. Each transformation includes professional design, hosting, CRM access, and marketing tools built to help winners grow in the new year.

“Small businesses are the heart of every community,” said Chuck Boyce, founder of SmallBiz.com. “The Digital LEAP is about giving them the online visibility and credibility they deserve to thrive in 2026 and beyond.”

Becky Auer, founder of No BS AI Consulting, added:
“A beautiful website is just the beginning. We’re excited to equip these businesses with practical tools—and real strategy—to turn that site into a lead machine. With the right systems, even small businesses can win big.”

Prize Package Highlights
Custom website design + mobile optimization
SEO foundation + content migration
1 year of free hosting and CRM access
Social media launch kit, press release tools, and a strategy session
Featured badge and digital marketing collateral

Plus—each nominator of a selected winner receives a $25 Amazon Gift Card.

Eligibility Requirements:
Independently owned
Fewer than 25 employees
At least 2 years in business
Must have an existing public website

How to Enter
Submit a nomination and a 250-word story at: https://leap.smallbiz.com

About the Sponsors
SmallBiz.com
SmallBiz.com is the all-in-one business platform that gives local business owners everything they need to grow—smarter, faster, and with less hassle. The platform consolidates marketing, customer management, communication, and automation tools into one simple system designed to make running a small business dramatically easier.

FoundryWave Studio
FoundryWave Studio helps business owners cut through complexity and modernize the way they work. They turn messy, manual processes into clean, automated workflows and upgrade outdated websites into high-converting digital experiences—all using practical AI to save time, improve communication, and streamline daily operations.

No BS AI Consulting
No BS AI Consulting delivers practical AI for real-world small business use. The company designs automations, smart workflows, and AI-powered systems that eliminate manual work, speed up customer response, generate more leads, and help busy owners reclaim their time. Their solutions plug directly into the way small businesses actually operate—no jargon, no theory, just AI that works.