Just the other day, Intuit introduced a new product to help companies and employees interact, collaborate, and increase innovation opportunities. This new web-based tool designed to help companies convert today’s idea into tomorrow’s big opportunity is called Intuit Brainstorm®. Intuit Brainstorm® was initially designed and developed to be used within Intuit to spark employee creativity and spur innovation by providing them a simple way to share, experiment and collaborate on new ideas through online networking.

So, how does it work? Well, the great part about Intuit Brainstorm® is that process is simple, yet very effective.

• Sign In - Starting a brainstorm is as simple as signing in and posting an idea for others in the organization to see.
• Get Connected - Intuit Brainstorm® then connects that idea with like-minded people who can spur the idea forward, a formerly difficult process not available to the average employee.
• Add Perspective - One of the greatest features of Intuit Brainstorm® follows the idea that two heads are better then one, and collaboration ultimately results in refinement and improvement. Other employees can add their perspective and build on to the original idea. The process continues as ideas are refined and often become a new product or service. Brainstorm allows users to vote on and track ideas to increase collaboration, but never loses sight of where the idea orginated.
• Rise to the Challenge - Business leaders are using Intuit Brainstorm® to challenge employees to innovate, collaborate and harness their collective brainpower to solve specific customer or company-wide issues.

So, how much does it cost? Brainstorm is available today with a 30-day free trial at http://brainstorm.intuit.com. After the trial, monthly pricing starts at $5 per user, with a $500 per month minimum.