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  1. 17.7 hot
    reddit Is a Master’s in Marketing worth it after a Business degree? (opens in new tab)

    I’m currently finishing my Bachelor’s in Business Enterprise in Malta and already work in marketing, mainly in social media, content creation and digital marketing. I’m considering doing an online Ma…

    r/AskMarketing7d ago▲ 317 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  2. 15 hot
    reddit Do you regret going into marketing? (opens in new tab)

    So, I had a decent career in sales, but hated living commission check to commission check, boom and bust. I went back to school during the pandemic to get a degree in marketing, which I thought I woul…

    r/marketing1mo ago▲ 198238 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  3. 14.9 hot
    reddit Complete Beginner in Digital Marketing – Where Should I Start? (opens in new tab)

    ​ Hi everyone, I'm a complete beginner and want to learn digital marketing from scratch. There are so many topics like SEO, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, Google …

    r/DigitalMarketing21d ago▲ 2947 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  4. 14.5 hot
    reddit Anyone here actually use call tracking software for a small business? worth it or overkill? (opens in new tab)

    So i've been running google ads for my HVAC company for about 8 months now and honestly have no idea which campaigns are actually driving calls vs just clicks. my marketing guy keeps telling me i need…

    r/AskMarketing19d ago▲ 312 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  5. 14.2 hot
    reddit Is it really worth hiring a marketing agency if you’re paying them $2-3-5-10k/month? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone! I originally wrote this as a comment on another post, but instead decided to share it here. Maybe people will find it useful and some of you have your own thoughts that I'd like to hear.…

    r/PPC6mo ago▲ 030 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  6. 14 hot
    reddit Is £75k base enough for a couple in London on one income? Please tear my budget apart. (opens in new tab)

    I'm considering an internal transfer to my company's London office (corp finance / M&A, \~5 YoE). Offer is £75k base + £10k target bonus. My partner would relocate with me on a dependent visa, and rea…

    r/MovingToLondon21h ago▲ 0231 commentsvia “where should I spend my marketing budget”
  7. 14 hot
    reddit Best marketing strategies for a local/small business? (opens in new tab)

    Marketing a new product and generating leads for a local or small business has become a major challenge today. I would like to understand which marketing strategies are currently most effective for sm…

    r/AskMarketing7mo ago▲ 39102 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  8. 13.8 hot
    reddit My brother makes good money in marketing. Everyone here says the degree is useless and AI does the work. Should i still study it at uni? (opens in new tab)

    So i'm starting university this September and trying to decide what degree to apply for. My older brother has been in marketing for a long time and makes really good money, so he's been pushing me tow…

    r/AskMarketing18d ago▲ 244 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  9. 13.8 hot
    reddit SEO services for small business — spent $17k+ and still unsure if it was worth it. Is this normal? (opens in new tab)

    Looking for some honest advice because I’m feeling pretty frustrated and trying to understand if this is just how SEO works for small businesses or if we made the wrong choice. My wife and I run a sm…

    r/smallbusiness6mo ago▲ 045 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
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    reddit Is hiring a marketing agency for Google Ads worth it for a new plumbing company? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone, I just started a small service plumbing company and I’m considering hiring a marketing agency to run google ads only. My concern is we’re brand new and going up against much larger, wel…

    r/googleads4mo ago▲ 1159 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  11. 13 hot
    reddit Got offered $1.5M cash for my business today. I'm 28. Talk me into it or out of it. (opens in new tab)

    Started a home services company right out of high school, one service, one location, no franchise nonsense. Been doing right around $30k/month for the last 5 years, stupid high margins because overhea…

    r/smallbusiness1mo ago▲ 1,369920 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
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    reddit What marketing strategy had the biggest impact on growing your business when you were first starting out? (opens in new tab)

    I’m building a startup and trying to learn as much as I can about marketing and customer acquisition. For those of you who have successfully grown a startup or small business from basically zero cust…

    r/AskMarketing4d ago▲ 320 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  13. 12.8 warm
    reddit How do you handle email marketing for a small business solo? (opens in new tab)

    Just me running a small shop, no budget for a full marketing hire. How do other small business owners actually keep up with email marketing without it eating all their time?

    r/smallbusiness6d ago▲ 3869 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  14. 12.7 warm
    reddit Are influencer marketing agencies in Nyc worth it for small businesses? (opens in new tab)

    I’ve been looking into hiring an influencer marketing agency in NYC to help grow my boutique brand but the pricing out here is wild. Most of these places seem built strictly for massive corporate b2b …

    r/influencermarketing2mo ago▲ 518 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  15. 12.5 warm
    reddit How to get more customers for small business in India? (opens in new tab)

    I run a small business in India and want to grow online. I am confused between SEO, social media marketing, and Google Ads. Some people say hiring a digital marketing agency is better, while oth…

    r/smallbusiness5mo ago▲ 013 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  16. 12.2 warm
    reddit Influencer marketing agencies vs small businesses : is the gap getting bigger? (opens in new tab)

    I've been working in influencer marketing for a while now and something keeps coming up in conversations with small business owners. Most influencer marketing agencies have a minimum budget requireme…

    r/AskMarketing1d ago▲ 04 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  17. 12.1 warm
    reddit Would you invest in Google Ads for this business, or focus elsewhere? (opens in new tab)

    I'm the founder of a startup that sells digital wedding invitations. So far, Meta ads have been our biggest acquisition channel, and they've worked reasonably well. The challenge is that the customer…

    r/DigitalMarketing1mo ago▲ 427 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  18. 12.1 warm
    reddit Best marketing agency in Singapore for small business? (is it worth it?) (opens in new tab)

    Hi everyone, I’m a small local business owner, running a merchandising business with a small team. We’re mostly rely on personal connections and word of mouth (it's been good but we need to grow someh…

    r/asksg10mo ago▲ 627 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  19. 12 warm
    reddit 34, running a marketing agency for 4 years, and still feel like I'm faking it. Anyone else? (opens in new tab)

    I don't know if this is self doubt creeping in, but I feel I'm not learning enough fast enough. I've been a business owner & creative director of a marketing company for the last four years, and when…

    r/marketing6mo ago▲ 7198 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  20. 12 warm
    reddit Should I use a marketing agency (opens in new tab)

    I'm the owner of a small business that serves other small businesses with management and leadership consulting. Business has been fair, and I'm looking to grow. I'm torn on whether to hire a [marketin…

    r/smallbusiness7mo ago▲ 225 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  21. 11.9 warm
    reddit Is influencer marketing actually worth it for small brands, or mostly hype? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone, I’m learning digital marketing and recently started looking into influencer marketing as a module. A lot of courses say it’s one of the fastest ways to grow a brand, but I’m not sure ho…

    r/AskMarketing6mo ago▲ 222 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  22. 11.5 warm
    reddit Do you think it's worth and doable to build a website with AI for a small business making $400k revenue, 45k EBITDA? (opens in new tab)

    I want a relatively big website with many products (not to sell on the website, only to show them, so there's no danger of someone's money being stolen or even their mail or anything, they wouldn't ne…

    r/Entrepreneur15d ago▲ 063 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  23. 11.5 warm
    reddit As a marketing major is worth it to minor in business analytics? (opens in new tab)

    I am required to take an information management and stats class for my major anyways but should I minor in business analytics ? Do employers really look at it/care. I honestly only wanna minor in it t…

    r/marketing11mo ago▲ 613 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  24. 11.4 warm
    reddit Burning money on Meta ads for my small jewellery brand, not a single sale — what am I doing wrong? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone, I run a small D2C jewellery brand in India on Shopify. I'll be honest - I haven't put much effort into organic because I did not want to. Staright away wanted to start with meta ads and…

    r/AskMarketing18d ago▲ 1135 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  25. 11.3 warm
    reddit google ads finally working for my cleaning business after months of bleeding money (opens in new tab)

    been running a house cleaning service for like 14 months. first 6-7 months the ads were brutal was spending $1200-1400/month on facebook and google. getting leads but they sucked. people 25 miles awa…

    r/sweatystartup10mo ago▲ 4532 commentsvia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  26. 11.1 warm
    reddit If Google Ads disappeared tomorrow, where would you move your budget first? (opens in new tab)

    \- Meta \- Microsoft Ads \- SEO \- LinkedIn \- TikTok \- Reddit \- Snapchat \- Something else? Assume you're responsible for generating leads or sales and need results as quickl…

    r/PPC3mo ago▲ 128 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  27. 11 warm
    reddit Lost job 3 and I don’t know if I’m the problem???? (opens in new tab)

    Im 23 and just got laid off from my third post-grad job. I need honest advice because I’m starting to wonder if I’m the problem. I graduated college in 2024 with a business/marketing degree. Since gr…

    r/careerguidance4d ago▲ 126107 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  28. 11 warm
    reddit 3 months in: 40k impressions, 500 clicks what should I focus on next? (opens in new tab)

    ​ I’ve been building usegreenroom for the past 3 months. It started very slowly, but so far I’ve reached around: 40,000 impressions 500+ clicks 3 months since I started Most of the growth…

    r/SaaS7d ago▲ 5694 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  29. 11 warm
    reddit Lessons learned: Dealing with an early termination from a new flatmate in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

    ​Hi everyone, ​My wife and I are owner-occupiers in Christchurch renting out spare rooms to flatmates. We recently had a very frustrating experience and wanted to get some advice from the community. …

    r/PersonalFinanceNZ1mo ago▲ 63143 commentsvia “how to advertise my local business”
  30. 11 warm
    reddit We've mailed nearly 50,000 postcards for only $300. They’ve generated over $40K in revenue so far. (opens in new tab)

    So last year I met a guy at a networking event that told me that he was sending out 10,000 postcards every month for his lawn care business for virtually $0. What he'd do was divide up one side of a…

    r/sweatystartup1mo ago▲ 40376 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  31. 11 warm
    reddit Most "small businesses" close because of their own doing (opens in new tab)

    I live in the Highlands of Scotland, and so many people are on social media shouting about how local businesses need support, they're closing etc. Here's my view on why this is: People make businesse…

    r/unpopularopinion1mo ago▲ 4,620395 commentsvia “need help with social media for my business”
  32. 11 warm
    reddit Husband in Need of Help (opens in new tab)

    Update 12/16: First thank you to everyone who has chimed in. I did not expect to get so much feedback. I have decided to order her a makeup bag and I am going to put a meme card (of me wearing ma…

    r/MakeupEducation9mo ago▲ 1,785321 commentsvia “where should I spend my marketing budget”
  33. 10.9 warm
    reddit 3 months into wholesaling and feeling stuck — what should I focus on next? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice on my wholesale journey. I started wholesaling about 3 months ago and have been using PropStream to pull lists and cold calling consistently. I’ve improved a…

    r/WholesaleRealestate18d ago▲ 1072 commentsvia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  34. 10.8 warm
    reddit Marketing (opens in new tab)

    Hi there, I have just graduated with a communication bachelors with a minor in psychology. It has been about two weeks and I have filled out over 35+ applications with either no response or "not movin…

    r/AskMarketing28d ago▲ 1046 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  35. 10.6 warm
    reddit Built a turnkey luxury RCBI platform over 5 years (signed provider contracts, quote engine, brand suite) but $0 revenue. How do you value turnkey infrastructure? (opens in new tab)

    Over the last 5 years, I built out a full turnkey operational package for a global mobility & residency advisory. I handled every piece of the supply side, tech stack, and brand infrastructure, but as…

    r/Entrepreneur10d ago▲ 515 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  36. 10.4 warm
    reddit What’s Actually Working for Small Businesses Right Now? (opens in new tab)

    For small business owners in the US, I’m curious: What’s currently bringing you the most customers? Google Search / Google Ads Facebook or Instagram SEO / organic traffic Referrals Local p…

    r/smallbusinessUS20d ago▲ 1434 commentsvia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  37. 10.4 warm
    reddit Advice Needed For Marketing Advice: Small IT Business (opens in new tab)

    I offer computer repair, IT services, custom builds, etc. I also offer a monthly remote IT support package and antivirus licensing that is included with that. Additionally, I offer on-site support a…

    r/smallbusiness26d ago▲ 110 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  38. 10.4 warm
    reddit [CA] Landscaping company in Mississauga GTA - Ads, SEO, or AI? Unsure where to start with digital marketing and looking for real business experiences (opens in new tab)

    \[26.08.26 Edit: Thank you so much for all of your advice. We ultimately decided to go with Northline Systems. A full audit brought several issues we weren't aware of, so we're going to stick with pro…

    r/SmallBusinessCanada29d ago▲ 335 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  39. 10.4 warm
    reddit Advice for working with a difficult client? (opens in new tab)

    I recently started offering marketing services on the side of my FTE in the hopes of building confidence in my ability to build a business and experience so I could understand what potential clients w…

    r/marketing3mo ago▲ 2661 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  40. 10.3 warm
    reddit Ok let’s talk about it, is LinkedIn ACTUALLY a good platform for B2B? (opens in new tab)

    In my years working in B2B we’ve always used LinkedIn. Everyone is obsessed with posting 3 times a week but most the time, there is nothing worth posting about, and with low resource we can only reall…

    r/AskMarketing21d ago▲ 132 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  41. 10.3 warm
    reddit Are design awards actually worth it for small agencies? (opens in new tab)

    I run a design agency (Dizz), and recently we’ve been looking into design awards for 2026. The more I research, the more it feels like a weird mix: – some awards are insanely exp…

    r/smallbusiness5mo ago▲ 18 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  42. 10.1 warm
    reddit As a Small Business Owner, what would you pay for marketing? (opens in new tab)

    Hi Everyone! For context, I have recently moved to Dallas. I am looking to start a creative agency here, taking care of small business social media reels (think: reels, product shoots, influencers and…

    r/smallbusiness20h ago▲ 03 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  43. 10.1 warm
    reddit Cash back on ACH possible? (opens in new tab)

    Hey guys! Long time lurker first time poster. My title says it all. I’m looking for a way to start saving money on our ACH transfers. For almost everything in our business we use a cash back credit c…

    r/Entrepreneur23d ago▲ 527 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  44. 10.1 warm
    reddit Is Claude Pro worth it for a Performance Marketer working on B2B + D2C? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone, I’m a Performance Marketer and I’m about to join a new company where I’ll be working on launching and scaling a new product from scratch. My role will cover a mix of **B2B lead gener…

    r/AskMarketing27d ago▲ 22 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  45. 10 warm
    reddit 496 highly targeted leads, 35 replies, 7 positive, 1 client. Am I doing Something wrong? (opens in new tab)

    I Co-run a small agency doing a specialized B2B service (video editing for coaches/founders posting educational content on YouTube. mentioning the niche only for context, not pitching). My last cold …

    r/Entrepreneur7d ago▲ 3385 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  46. 10 warm
    reddit 18M have been running a ~25-30k/mo ish business now for 7-8 months and finally feel like I am in the moment right before I scale up (opens in new tab)

    I first started a cold calling agency at the end of january of this year, which is also when i got my first client. After client 1 figuring out how to get a steady flow of meetings was extremely har…

    r/Entrepreneur12d ago▲ 111147 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  47. 10 warm
    reddit What marketing channel ended up working better than you expected for your small business? (opens in new tab)

    I feel like most small businesses start with the obvious stuff like social media, email, paid ads, referrals, etc. But I’m curious what actually surprised people once you started spending real time o…

    r/smallbusiness21d ago▲ 1426 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  48. 10 warm
    reddit Best way to handle client reports ?? (opens in new tab)

    I run a marketing agency and handle social media for SAAS brands. Client reports are becoming a monthly problem for me. Our brand roster has increased alongwith the volume of content for each client. …

    r/AskMarketing23d ago▲ 924 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  49. 10 warm
    reddit I am a 57-year-old "retired" SAHM with a household income of ~$385k, living in a Denver suburb and working part-time as a community volunteer. (opens in new tab)

    ASSETS & DEBT Retirement balance: \~$2,900,000 Home equity: Our house is paid off with a current market value of \~$600,000 Savings account balance: \~$55,000 Checking account balance: I use zero-…

    r/MoneyDiariesACTIVE24d ago▲ 16786 commentsvia “where should I spend my marketing budget”
  50. 10 warm
    reddit Miami vs Manhattan for Miami Ad School? What city wins for new grad creative jobs? (opens in new tab)

    hey folks, looking for some advice from people actually working in US creative agencies rn so basically I just finished my marketing degree in Spain (UC3M) and I wanna make the jump to work in the US…

    r/advertising27d ago▲ 250 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  51. 10 warm
    reddit 16 years in digital marketing, hit 40, and the burnout is real. Looking to pivot (or build something new with others who feel the same). (opens in new tab)

    After studying philology/languages and advertising & editorial graphic design, following some internships as a journalist, I eventually started working in online marketing, copywriting, graphic design…

    r/DigitalMarketing1mo ago▲ 15798 commentsvia “how to advertise my local business”
  52. 10 warm
    reddit Unsure about my future in marketing after 10 years. Is it me? (opens in new tab)

    I have always wanted to be in marketing. I found advertising, creating a brand, and researching consumer trends fascinating ever since I could remember. My “brand” has always been “she loves marketing…

    r/marketing1mo ago▲ 145122 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  53. 10 warm
    reddit Is it worth it for an international student to pursue a top-tier MSc in Marketing? (opens in new tab)

    Hi everyone, My main question is whether completing one of the following programs would give a non-European graduate a realistic chance of entering the UK marketing job market: * HEC Paris — MSc in …

    r/AskMarketing1mo ago▲ 21 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  54. 10 warm
    reddit Stop looking for business ideas. Start reading patent filings. (opens in new tab)

    Every week this sub gets flooded with "what business should I start?" posts, which promptly get rejected by the mods. And every week the answers are the same recycled list of dropshipping, agencies, a…

    r/Business_Ideas6mo ago▲ 1,108132 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  55. 10 warm
    reddit Tim Hortons (Keefer St) in Vancouver, BC is claiming they couldn't find an Assistant Manager for $36.60/hr. (opens in new tab)

    Tim Hortons (Keefer St) in Vancouver, BC is claiming they couldn't find an Assistant Manager for $36.60/hr. They've applied for a LMIA to hire a temporary foreign worker for the position. Share this w…

    r/VancouverJobs9mo ago▲ 1,453150 commentsvia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  56. 9.9
    reddit Are paid ads still worth it in 2026 for small businesses? (opens in new tab)

    I am seeing mixed opinions about Google and Meta ads. Some say they are too expensive now, others say the still bring the fastest results. From your experience, do paid actually give real sales, or is…

    r/AskMarketing4mo ago▲ 322 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  57. 9.8
    reddit Smart digital advertising that won't break the bank. Perfect for small business owners looking to drive more traffic to their website. (opens in new tab)

    As a small business owner, wearing a dozen hats becomes part of the job. After 15 years in business, we're still a small company, and lately getting traction has been harder than ever. I've talked to…

    r/smallbusiness1mo ago▲ 120 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  58. 9.7
    reddit Started a hospitality recruitment business in the Netherlands — 25 cold calls in, zero clients. Is the market too small or is my positioning off? (opens in new tab)

    Not sure if there are any Dutch people here, but any input is welcome. I recently started my own recruitment and selection company. The model is simple: I recruit part-time staff for hospitality busi…

    r/smallbusiness16h ago▲ 717 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  59. 9.6
    reddit Lost job 3 and I don’t know if I’m the problem???? (opens in new tab)

    Im 23 and just got laid off from my third post-grad job. I need honest advice because I’m starting to wonder if I’m the problem. I graduated college in 2024 with a business/marketing degree. Since gr…

    r/jobs4d ago▲ 1940 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  60. 9.6
    reddit My family has our product on the shelves of 60+ Whole Foods locations across North America- The problem is, they're our only customer. (opens in new tab)

    Hey! My family owns a small business in the premium aromatherapy niche, and we've been fortunate enough to secure distribution at 60+ Whole Foods stores across Canada and the US, along with a few ind…

    r/marketing2mo ago▲ 3539 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  61. 9.6
    reddit For Marketing Agency Owners, isn't it kinda funny how loads of marketing agencies struggle with getting clients despite being a "marketing agency", why? (opens in new tab)

    Im like brand new to this marketing agency stuff, but i keep seeing other marketing agency owners who complain about why business is so dry and how they barely get any qualified leads, is there someth…

    r/AskMarketing7mo ago▲ 2440 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  62. 9.5
    reddit I’m a JR. Brand Manager basically running marketing alone, any advice? (opens in new tab)

    Hi everyone, I recently started working as a Junior Brand Manager at a food company in the pasta category, and I’m basically handling the brand on my own. There’s no Brand Manager, Marketing Manager…

    r/marketing26d ago▲ 613 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  63. 9.5
    reddit What is the best email marketing platform for small business? (opens in new tab)

    I need to set up email marketing for my shop. I'm looking for something beginner friendly and cheap that connects to Shopify.  I've been looking into these platforms: * MailerLite * Sender * Omnisen…

    r/AskMarketing6mo ago▲ 1038 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  64. 9.2
    reddit How can we convince leadership that creative (brand/strategy/design) is still valuable? Our team's quality is going downhill in exchange for mediocre-but-fast. (opens in new tab)

    In summary, my 100+ employee marketing agency just let go of several leaders on our creative team — our creative director, two design directors, and brand manager. **But they kept the "Performance Cre…

    r/marketing1mo ago▲ 2954 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  65. 9.1
    reddit 10+ years in digital marketing. Ask me something, I'm asking as well. (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone, just joined the sub. I’ve been working in digital marketing for more than a decade, across paid ads, SEO, content, funnels, analytics, email, websites, strategy, and all the random thin…

    r/AskMarketing27d ago▲ 352 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  66. 9.1
    reddit made my clients thousands with my code. now i have superior tools but i'm stuck: saas or white label? (opens in new tab)

    i am at a bit of a crossroads and need some business advice from this sub. i run a small 4-person dev team called **yunsoft**. we have been freelancing for about 5 years. we basically took our client…

    r/Entrepreneur7mo ago▲ 23 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  67. 9
    reddit I feel like I belong in marketing (opens in new tab)

    Hello! I currently work in technology/software because that’s where the opportunity was getting out of school. My degree is in economics, and I have always loved the business side of just about anythi…

    r/AskMarketing3d ago▲ 849 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  68. 9
    reddit Started a poop scooping business - how do I market it to a small town? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone!  I just started a poop scooping business and created the website and logo. I also created my own Facebook page, but the only problem is that there are not many groups in my area, and t…

    r/smallbusiness9d ago▲ 250 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  69. 9
    reddit I ran $1,160 of Reddit Ads (-$500 promo credit) and gained 861 Steam wishlists. Here’s what I learned (opens in new tab)

    I’ve read a few Reddit Ads post-mortems on this sub before starting my own campaigns and they helped me quite a bit, so figured I should give something back and share my own numbers too. For context,…

    r/gamedev29d ago▲ 512132 commentsvia “where should I spend my marketing budget”
  70. 9
    reddit When should a home service business actually start paying for ads (and how do you split the budget between Google and Facebook)? (opens in new tab)

    A lot of owners either start paid ads too soon and burn cash, or wait forever because there are too many options: Google Ads, Google LSA, Facebook, Yelp, Thumbtack. Bryan Shankman (CEO of LeadTru…

    r/AIForHomeService1mo ago▲ 11 commentsvia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  71. 9
    reddit In Marketing Agency business & Economy issues in many markets- How agencies can improve revenue and what type of new revenue streams they can create ? (opens in new tab)

    Most of us in this subreddit works for agencies or self employed, want to know, how marketing agencies grow in business ? apart from selling digital marketing/media/creative services what else agenci…

    r/marketing1mo ago▲ 1449 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  72. 9
    reddit Marketing Folks, how often do you have to do take home assignments to get an offer? (opens in new tab)

    I have been mostly running a freelance business since about 2023. Most of the time to get work I just have 1 meeting with a potential client, they look at my reviews, I give them my story, and then I …

    r/marketing3mo ago▲ 49100 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  73. 9
    reddit 30,000 insurance agency owners are retiring with no succession plan. Heres why I think this is the best acquisition opportunity nobody talks about. (opens in new tab)

    Tenth post in this series. Already covered pest control, HVAC, restoration, home care, landscaping, roofing, septic, commercial cleaning, and car wash. Insurance is a completely different thing from a…

    r/Entrepreneur4mo ago▲ 14783 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  74. 9
    reddit My uncle made the driving range at his course dirt cheap and it improved multiple things (opens in new tab)

    If you go to the range a couple days a week and spend $15 per bucket, you could easily sink $100+ a week on improving your game. No one wants to do that and no one wants to play bad. So people find ot…

    r/golf4mo ago▲ 3,291265 commentsvia “where should I spend my marketing budget”
  75. 9
    reddit I tracked every "passive income" idea I tried over 2 years. Here's what actually made money and what was a complete waste of time. (opens in new tab)

    I'm gonna save some of you months of wasted effort. Between 2024 and now I tried basically everything this sub recommends. Dropshipping, print on demand, affiliate blogs, YouTube automation, crypto s…

    r/passive_income5mo ago▲ 6,026865 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  76. 9
    reddit the SaaS model is quietly falling apart for small businesses and nobody in tech wants to admit it (opens in new tab)

    I run a 12 person company and I just did our annual software audit and the number genuinely startled me so I want to see if other business owners are experiencing the same thing. We are paying for 23…

    r/Entrepreneur5mo ago▲ 630545 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  77. 9
    reddit People using QR codes on social media posts, why are you? (opens in new tab)

    I keep seeing QR codes showing up in Instagram posts, LinkedIn graphics, and even Facebook ads. At first I thought it was a mistake or people not understanding how digital works, but it's happening wa…

    r/marketing7mo ago▲ 14291 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  78. 8.9
    reddit Should I go freelance? (opens in new tab)

    Hi all, I am curious about starting a freelance marketing business for small local businesses. I travel full-time with my partner and have been struggling to land a remote job. I have 2 years experien…

    r/AskMarketing4mo ago▲ 523 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  79. 8.6
    reddit Newly diagnosed, did sharing on social media help you in any way? Moved recently and going to need support for my kids (we can hire a temp nanny or use grandparents) but have various acquaintances and things like play dates etc if people know (opens in new tab)

    my family and close friends live hours away due to our move. we’ve made some nice acquaintances since moving here through our kids‘ activities. I’m most nervous for needing help with the kids while I…

    r/breastcancer17d ago▲ 516 commentsvia “need help with social media for my business”
  80. 8.6
    reddit I’m about to launch this for small businesses. Would you actually pay for it? (opens in new tab)

    I’m building a product called CornerReel for small business owners who know they need better Facebook and Instagram content but don’t want to hire an agency or spend hours making it themselves. The …

    r/founder1mo ago▲ 315 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  81. 8.6
    reddit Help! Tearing my head out running Meta Ads for my skincare ecommerce. Should we hire an agency? (opens in new tab)

    Been running Meta ads for about 4–5 months for my DTC brand and honestly starting to hit a wall mentally. We are a super small team: • 2 founders • Partner still working full time • I am basica…

    r/smallbusiness3mo ago▲ 115 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  82. 8.6
    reddit Looking for advice; new marketing job at a small business. (opens in new tab)

    Hello Marketing folks! I'm starting a new job next month where I'll be working with at a very small company doing various jobs. One of these duties includes marketing and I'm looking for some good boo…

    r/AskMarketing3mo ago▲ 314 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  83. 8.3
    reddit How do you get your first clients for a new marketing agency? (opens in new tab)

    I recently started a small marketing/creative agency with a few service offerings. The problem is that I'm struggling to get my first few paying clients. I've tried: * Cold outreach * Personalized …

    r/AskMarketing7d ago▲ 433 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  84. 8.3
    reddit I build. You sell. Looking for a Cofounder. [Dubai / UAE, remote OK] (opens in new tab)

    Looking for the other half of the oldest combo in business: the builder and the seller. Naval Ravikant put it best: "Learn to sell. Learn to build. If you can do both, you will be unstoppable." I hav…

    r/uae_startups1mo ago▲ 1757 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  85. 8.3
    reddit What's the most underrated free marketing tool for small businesses? (opens in new tab)

    Just putting this question out there for people to answer and gather insight from!

    r/AskMarketing4mo ago▲ 2658 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  86. 8.2
    reddit How I miserably failed 3 business (and wasting time and money on it) (opens in new tab)

    Experienced Corporate background / Side-hustler here I’ve spent 5+ years in the industry and I’m currently building a B2B platform on the side. But I’ve had some previous side projects that failed M…

    r/Entrepreneur7mo ago▲ 36 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  87. 8.1
    reddit Help me fund my college tuition! Is your business in need of social media graphics? Or maybe you need a logo and a brand identity? (opens in new tab)

    Hi! I'm Kia, a 19-year old graphic designer and illustrator that has experience in logo and brand identity designing along with creating social media content like carousel posts. I design my logo's a…

    r/Entrepreneurs21d ago▲ 23 commentsvia “need help with social media for my business”
  88. 8.1
    reddit What’s actually worth spending on for a Melbourne west small-business website in 2026? (opens in new tab)

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    r/smallbusiness23d ago▲ 12 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  89. 8
    reddit Just hit my first 50k month, what now? (opens in new tab)

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    r/smallbusiness6d ago▲ 3750 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  90. 8
    reddit Business is failing. No idea what to do next. (opens in new tab)

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    r/Entrepreneur9d ago▲ 294290 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  91. 8
    reddit I am 3 months in as Marketing Manager and feel lost. (opens in new tab)

    I’m in my 20s with about four years of marketing experience in a very niche industry. Three months ago, I was hired as a Marketing Manager (and the only marketing person) for a small company in the U.…

    r/marketing11mo ago▲ 145121 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  92. 7.8
    reddit Marketing peeps who left corporate to consult full time - how did you build your business and am i underpaid at my salary job? (opens in new tab)

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    r/marketing22d ago▲ 3620 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  93. 7.7
    reddit I am going to start learning marketing and n8n to start an AI marketing automation agency, so help me giving me advice . (opens in new tab)

    ​ I'm an engineering student who is currently studying 3rd year . I have been fascinated how marketing changes one company's total sales and also branding of the company. Today I'm going to …

    r/AskMarketing2d ago▲ 018 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  94. 7.7
    reddit Im in between changing careers or opening my own agency (opens in new tab)

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    r/marketing26d ago▲ 818 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  95. 7.2
    reddit Looking for a performance marketer / small agency for Amazon + YouTube Ads – D2C Spice Brand (India) (opens in new tab)

    We’re a D2C brand selling premium spices in India, primarily through Amazon. We’re looking for someone who can actually drive sales, not just manage campaigns and send reports. We need someone experi…

    r/smallbusiness7d ago▲ 15 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  96. 7
    reddit Here are my tips for Upwork newcomers as a top Freelancer (opens in new tab)

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    r/Upwork5d ago▲ 6491 commentsvia “google ads or seo first”
  97. 7
    reddit German football and the far right : ‘ If we see that flag again , We’ll shoot you ’ (opens in new tab)

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    r/soccer8d ago▲ 1,177211 commentsvia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  98. 7
    reddit Lets share our standing on this mess (opens in new tab)

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    r/LADS_OG10d ago▲ 8185 commentsvia “where should I spend my marketing budget”
  99. 7
    reddit This branding/advertising screams AI, and the business is trying to imply that it’s not, without directly saying it isn’t. (opens in new tab)

    There’s this local business that’s using what looks like AI art on their menu and advertising. (First two pictures.) They’ve gotten a lot of pushback on their posts, but refuse to say explicitly that…

    r/isthisAI19d ago▲ 309120 commentsvia “how to advertise my local business”
  100. 7
    reddit What’s currently working for your local business? (opens in new tab)

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    r/smallbusinessUS20d ago▲ 1224 commentsvia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  101. 6.6
    reddit 10 years in advertising and marketing agencies in India. I can't say this publicly. So, I am writing it here. Every young professional needs to read this before they walk in. (opens in new tab)

    I can't  say this publicly or on platforms like Linkedin. Not even in a candid conversation with someone who might know someone. So I am saying it here, anonymously, because someone has to and because…

    r/IndianWorkplace26d ago▲ 33064 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  102. 6.4
    reddit Need help with bouncing back into my custom art business (100% hand painted) (opens in new tab)

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    r/smallbusinessindia19h ago▲ 1910 commentsvia “need help with social media for my business”
  103. 6.4
    reddit Signal-triggered LinkedIn outreach campaigns outperform cold ones, and by a large margin (opens in new tab)

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    r/Entrepreneur11d ago▲ 2135 commentsvia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  104. 6.3
    reddit Looking for a Content Strategist to Help Me Plan My Social Media Comeback (opens in new tab)

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    r/CreatorServices6d ago▲ 27 commentsvia “need help with social media for my business”