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  1. 19 hot
    reddit Is it worth hiring a marketing agency? (opens in new tab)

    Hello everyone. Quick question. As a very small, independent business with not a huge budget, is it worth hiring a marketing agency to help boost your store? They all promise so much for around £300 p…

    r/shopify_geeks10d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 10d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  2. 18 hot
    reddit I started my own footwear brand in India, but I'm struggling to get orders. What am I doing wrong? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone, I'm a small business owner from India, and I'm trying to build my own footwear brand called Flipoza. I sell slippers, slides, and clogs on Amazon and Flipkart. I'm doing almost everyth…

    r/smallbusiness27d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 26d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  3. 17 hot
    reddit I started my own footwear brand in India, but I'm struggling to get orders. What am I doing wrong? (opens in new tab)

    ​ Hey everyone, I'm a small business owner from India, and I'm trying to build my own footwear brand called Flipoza. I sell slippers, slides, and clogs on Amazon and Flipkart. I'm doing almost ever…

    r/EcommerceIndia27d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  4. 16 hot
    reddit Do marketing agencies actually help new D2C businesses grow? (opens in new tab)

    For those who started a D2C brand from scratch, was hiring a marketing agency worth it? I’m running a small e-commerce business, and I’m curious whether hiring an agency early on genuinely helps gene…

    r/AskMarketing27d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 26d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  5. 15 hot
    reddit For those who’ve hired a PR agency or consultant, was it worth it? (opens in new tab)

    Looking at working with a PR consultant who's charging around $5,000 a month for influencers and earned media. Just wondering if that's in line with what others have paid and whether you've actually …

    r/smallbusiness11d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 11d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  6. 15 hot
    reddit Best way to generate more leads for a small UK tree surgery business? Do Google Ads actually work? (opens in new tab)

    Hi everyone, I run a small tree surgery business in the UK and I'm trying to figure out the best way to generate more consistent enquiries and booked jobs. We've been getting some enquiries through …

    r/AskUK15d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 15d agovia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  7. 14 hot
    reddit First-time buyer looking at HVAC in DFW: what do you wish you'd known? (opens in new tab)

    Hi all, long-time lurker, first post on a new account I'm starting a search for an HVAC business in Dallas–Fort Worth and nearby towns (Denton, McKinney, Waco, Tyler). Background: about 10 years in a…

    r/buyingabusiness8d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 7d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  8. 13 hot
    reddit A Complete Guide to Finding a Job in Tunisia ؟ (opens in new tab)

    – Where to Look, How to Apply, and How to Actually Get Hired Hey everyone! I'm looking for a complete, realistic and practical guide to finding a job in Tunisia. I don't want generic advice like "u…

    r/Tunisia7d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 6d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  9. 13 hot
    reddit Why do so many digital marketing beginners focus on ads before understanding SEO? (opens in new tab)

    I've been thinking about the best way for someone new to digital marketing to build a strong foundation. Many beginners seem eager to learn Google Ads, Meta Ads, and paid campaigns first. Paid advert…

    r/DigitalMarketing15d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 9d agovia “google ads or seo first”
  10. 13 hot
    reddit AI for small business in 2026: where to start, what it costs, and what to avoid (opens in new tab)

    Processing img 3fa49l6c7dyh1... Most advice about AI for small business is written for companies with an IT department. If you run a shop, an agency, a practice or a small team, the questions are sim…

    r/aitool_business15d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 15d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  11. 13 hot
    reddit Race to the bottom. Shall I walk? (opens in new tab)

    I run a plantation shutters business. The demand for shutters is high, the market is growing, which is a double edged sword. Competition is insane. On one end you got the big boys like Hillary’s and S…

    r/smallbusinessuk19d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 13d agovia “how to advertise my local business”
  12. 12 warm
    reddit Considering Upwork (opens in new tab)

    TLDR: As a client, is it worth the time to try and find a freelancer on Upwork or is there a better platform? First, this is not a "Hiring" Post. I'm trying to provide context for the kind of need I …

    r/Upwork10d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 6d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  13. 12 warm
    reddit Are marketing agencies really worth $5,000–$6,000 a month? I’d love to hear your experiences. (opens in new tab)

    Hi everyone! I run a jewellery brand based in Australia, and I’ve been managing pretty much everything on my own, including Meta Lately, advertising has been causing me a lot of stress, so I’ve bee…

    r/FacebookAds14d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 14d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  14. 12 warm
    reddit Local business owners: What actually works for getting more customers? (opens in new tab)

    I’m trying to understand how local, in-person businesses (restaurants, retailers, barbers, electricians, and similar businesses) find new customers. If you own or manage one, I’d love to hear: What…

    r/Entrepreneurs15d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 15d agovia “facebook ads for local business not working”
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    reddit Is a marketing budget of 500 euros enough for a solo practitioner just starting? (opens in new tab)

    Hey everyone, I am a nutritionist and dietitian based in Greece and only recently I started my online practice. I work mainly through 1 on 1 consultations. I have planned to have some marketing going…

    r/DigitalMarketing22d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  16. 11 warm
    reddit Built an AI that runs Google Ads for local businesses. Looking for honest feedback on the approach (opens in new tab)

    I run a small business and found Google Ads overwhelming. There’s a huge dashboard, endless settings, and it’s easy to burn money on searches that never convert. Agencies were the alternative, but the…

    r/Entrepreneurs6d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 6d agovia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  17. 11 warm
    reddit Local business owners running your own Facebook ads: what kind of creative actually got you calls, phone videos, before/after photos, or designed graphics? (opens in new tab)

    I'm curious what's actually working for owners right now, not what agencies say should work. If you run ads for a local service business (trades, med spa, dental, salon, restaurant, whatever), which c…

    r/facebookadsexperts8d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 7d agovia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  18. 11 warm
    reddit My best cold email campaign ever got a ~60% reply rate. It was still the wrong campaign. Here's the email and why. (opens in new tab)

    Quick disclosure: I run an SEO agency and I run a Skool community on how I run it. Everything below is usable as-is. The campaign: about 33 emails to non-profits. Roughly 60% replied, double anything…

    r/Coldemailing11d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 6d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  19. 11 warm
    reddit [CA] SEO or Google Ads for a new business setup? (opens in new tab)

    Opening a specialized b2b consulting firm next month and trying to figure out where the initial 5k should go. Half the people I ask say pour it all into seo for the long game. The other half swear goo…

    r/SmallBusinessCanada16d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 15d agovia “google ads or seo first”
  20. 11 warm
    reddit Google Ads vs. SEO: What makes more sense for a business in Moldova? (opens in new tab)

    I’m trying to understand how local businesses should prioritise their digital marketing budget, especially when they can’t afford to invest heavily in every channel at once. Google Ads can bring tra…

    r/MoldovaSearchMarketin26d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “google ads or seo first”
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    reddit Is a paid press release worth it for a small business? (opens in new tab)

    We run a small catering company, me and my wife plus 4 part-timers. Mostly office lunches and the occasional wedding. Business is fine but almost all of it comes from word of mouth, and when we pitch …

    r/smallbusiness9d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 9d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  22. 10 warm
    reddit AI first marketing for small business (opens in new tab)

    AI assisted or AI run tools and machines are everywhere right now. AI powered Self driving cars. Heck flying cars. AI powered Robots you can hire by the hour to clean your house. AI powered platforms…

    r/smallbusiness14d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 14d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
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    reddit Why is Angie's list successful --- she's not putting anyone on Google Map Pack (GMB) and 'her ads' don't exist on page 1 --- Weird or not? (opens in new tab)

    Hi Friends, (newby to SEO), I thought this to be strange to me as there are so many contractors who advertise there, you'd think they'd be on page 1. -- I've noticed that Angie's list doesn't even r…

    r/DigitalMarketing25d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “google ads or seo first”
  24. 9
    reddit whats the best way to find local business marketing help without overpaying (opens in new tab)

    Called four agencies and the quotes ranged from $1200 to $4800 a month with the most expensive one unable to explain what the first 30 days would look like in deliverables, conversion from call to boo…

    r/startupideas3d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 3d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  25. 9
    reddit Where do you actually get most of your customers from? (opens in new tab)

    I'm curious where other small business owners in the UK are finding their customers these days. I've been trying different platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google and Reddit, but I'm inter…

    r/smallbusiness5d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 2d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  26. 9
    reddit Being Replaced By ChatGPT — Help? (opens in new tab)

    I’ve been working for a small company managing all their (mainly digital) marketing for about three years now. It’s been a successful gig, both in terms of performance and my own wellbeing. I have bee…

    r/marketing11d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 11d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  27. 9
    reddit Is it just me, or is finding clients getting ridiculously difficult in 2026? (opens in new tab)

    I've been trying to grow my small social media marketing business, and honestly, finding clients has been one of the most frustrating parts of the entire process. I offer social media management, con…

    r/smallbusiness17d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 14d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  28. 9
    reddit 8 rules for Google Ads in B2B SaaS, plus a 3-step framework to figure out if you have an acquisition, conversion or retention problem (opens in new tab)

    TL;DR - paid channels are amplifiers not fixers - so don't start with $2k monthly budget and "spray & pray" tactic across 5 platforms while foundations are broken: ICP validated organically (money/chu…

    r/GrowthHacking23d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “google ads or seo first”
  29. 8
    reddit Local business owners spending real money on Facebook/Instagram ads: did you stop boosting posts and move to Ads Manager, or still boost? (opens in new tab)

    I talk with a lot of local service owners (HVAC, roofing, dental, med spas) and one split keeps coming up: some still mostly hit Boost on posts, others build campaigns in Ads Manager. Some say boostin…

    r/FacebookAdvertising9d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 9d agovia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  30. 8
    reddit Small digital marketing agency with a niche $3-5K B2B service: is Google, LinkedIn or Reddit Ads worth testing? (opens in new tab)

    We're a small digital marketing agency, but we don't sell the typical full-service PPC or SEO retainers that agencies pitch to business owners. We sell a niche, high-effort service that's bought by sp…

    r/PPC26d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  31. 7
    reddit Looking for advice for small business marketing! (opens in new tab)

    I run Studio Aviva, a scenic art fabrication studio that makes murals, room-theming, speciality builds, and interior decorating out of Tallahassee. Think safari-themed kids room, secret bookcase doors…

    r/smallbusiness9d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 9d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  32. 7
    reddit How much would you realistically pay for a landing page or a full website? (opens in new tab)

    My friend and I started our small agency in August 2026. We have finally got everything set up, built our website, and we are now getting ready to launch ads and start bringing in clients but there's …

    r/smallbusinessowner11d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 10d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  33. 7
    reddit Is it wise to pursue Marketing? (opens in new tab)

    I want to be blunt about it- the digital marketing boom drove very well with freelancers to agencies business and becomes a highly saturated space today. Now, as the AI is advancing all we get is- if …

    r/marketing17d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 14d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  34. 7
    reddit Done supporting businesses that use AI image generation for art or marketing in a state full of artists (opens in new tab)

    I want to say upfront: I am not an anti AI crusader. I use AI, mostly to do mathy or computer type things that i can do anyways, since that’s the only way to make sure the ai is doing what you want- t…

    r/SantaFe18d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 15d agovia “how to advertise my local business”
  35. 7
    reddit Small business owners, what's an overlooked marketing channel that worked surprisingly well for you? (opens in new tab)

    Everyone talks about Google, Meta and SEO. What's a less popular channel you've personally tried that brought in good results? What do you sell, and how did it work out?

    r/smallbusiness26d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 20d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  36. 7
    reddit Making the switch from small business to Corporate B2B (opens in new tab)

    Hi all, I wanted to reach out and seek clarity on how to best position my experiences and skills when applying for a role outside my current industry. I work in Digital Marketing at a bike shop. For c…

    r/marketing27d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  37. 6
    reddit Leaving my small firm (opens in new tab)

    (throwaway account) I'm at a small general-practice law firm, which is the same place I've been practicing since graduating law school in 2017. There are only three lawyers--myself, a lawyer one year…

    r/Lawyertalk3d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 3d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  38. 6
    reddit My friend refuses to advertise her salon to anyone more than 3 km away (opens in new tab)

    A friend of mine runs a hair salon and we've been arguing about her Instagram ads for the past two days. She has her targeting radius set to 3 km. Her logic is that nobody is going to drive 20 minute…

    r/smallbusiness7d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 6d agovia “how to advertise my local business”
  39. 6
    reddit The $475 Billion Google Selloff: Could the Next Trillion-Dollar Advertising Opportunity Be AI? Why I'm Watching OpenAI and The Trade Desk (TTD) (opens in new tab)

    The $475 Billion Google Selloff: Could the Next Trillion-Dollar Advertising Opportunity Be AI? Why I'm Watching OpenAI and The Trade Desk (TTD) I think the market might be overlooking one of the bigge…

    r/TTD_Stock10d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 10d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  40. 6
    reddit Recent grad trying to break into the Bay Area job market. Where are people actually finding full-time hybrid jobs? (opens in new tab)

    Hi everyone! I’m a recent college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications & Journalism, specializing in Advertising and Public Relations. I’m currently based in the Central Valley …

    r/SFBayJobs14d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 11d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  41. 6
    reddit I grew my SEO agency to €1.6M a year mostly with cold email (opens in new tab)

    I started an SEO agency in Latvia without ads, without a big network and without referrals. The first clients came from cold email, and it’s still our main channel. Revenue went from €74K to €1.6M ove…

    r/EntrepreneurRideAlong21d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 15d agovia “google ads or seo first”
  42. 6
    reddit Sad academic tries to make sense of PPG's silence in the wake of one of the strongest boycotts in gaming history, loses their mind instead (this is my Roman Empire) (opens in new tab)

    I know everyone is tired, God knows I am, but I really need more people to understand how truly incredible this boycott has been so far. It is INSANE for any consumer boycott to be this financially im…

    r/ValkosLilies21d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  43. 6
    reddit Best Online Casino USA: Top Sweepstakes and Social Casinos Worth Exploring (opens in new tab)

    Finding the best online casino USA option is not as straightforward as looking at a list of welcome bonuses or counting how many slot games a website has. A casino might advertise thousands of games …

    r/LostInVegas21d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “how to advertise my local business”
  44. 6
    reddit Advice on starting an AI search agency in the UK (opens in new tab)

    Hi, First, for some context: I have worked in the web development space for around 7 years now, however, this has all been for large corporations in London so I have never really run a business befo…

    r/smallbusinessuk23d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  45. 6
    reddit I stopped building AI apps and started doing Reddit marketing by hand. $17k MRR, two YC clients and a $1B enterprise. (opens in new tab)

    Hi folks, I want to share a personal story for anyone trying to get a business off the ground. The short version: I don’t think you can make money with just code anymore. You have to move into somet…

    r/microsaas23d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  46. 6
    reddit I'm so fucking tired of corporate bullshit getting in the way of actual engineering (opens in new tab)

    bro im so fucking tired of business people and their corporate bullshit man. like genuinely as a technical person why the fuck am i expected to understand half of their business domain too?? im a sof…

    r/cscareerquestions28d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “where should I spend my marketing budget”
  47. 5
    reddit Just opened up my boarding, grooming and training facility in Northern Minnesota -No customers (opens in new tab)

    Hello, We had a few customers before we officially opened for a week or so, but no customers yet outside of a few. We are social media-focused. I have a small marketing team, and we bounce ideas off …

    r/smallbusiness7d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 7d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  48. 4
    reddit Rules Update Required (opens in new tab)

    This is so badly required. I would like to start out by saying that it is so backwards the way artists have their art removed every time I see it get posted here. These are fellow Newfoundlanders/resi…

    r/newfoundland11d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 11d agovia “how to advertise my local business”
  49. 4
    reddit Friendly reminder: in California, their model of skimming a percentage to fund a self-insured pool (without being a licensed, regulated insurance carrier) landed them in massive legal trouble. (opens in new tab)

    Please stop talking about Field Nation like it's just a matchmaking platform or a digital job board. Over the last few years, they've quietly engineered an entire shadow corporate ecosystem designed …

    r/FieldNationTechs12d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 12d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  50. 4
    reddit The Texas trans student mailer mystery, explained (opens in new tab)

    In mid-October, just as early voting opened for the Nov. 3 election, Texas families started getting a glossy fold-out brochure addressed to the "students" of their household. Titled "Texas Trans & LGB…

    r/TexasPolitics18d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 15d agovia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  51. 4
    reddit If you’re completely broke, these are 5 side hustles you can do to earn at least $1k/month (opens in new tab)

    Hey guys, Kris from Wifi Moolah this side. I see a lot of you folks asking this exact question here on Reddit and sometimes even in my inbox. So decided to write this post for you all. First of all,…

    r/BusinessDeconstructed21d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 20d agovia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  52. 4
    reddit How we helped scale a travel agency from $3,000 to $20,000 in monthly profits within 6 months (opens in new tab)

    Hello Redditors, haven’t posted here in quite a while, but a recent project turned out interesting enough that i figured i should finally write it up. It was a two person agency when they came to us d…

    r/Businessowners22d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  53. 4
    reddit If you’re completely broke, these are 5 side hustles you can do to earn at least $1k/month (opens in new tab)

    Hey guys, Kris from Wifi Moolah this side. I see a lot of you folks asking this exact question here on Reddit and sometimes even in my inbox. So decided to write this post for you all. First of all,…

    r/wifimoolah22d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “facebook ads for local business not working”
  54. 4
    reddit How helped scale a travel agency from $3,000 to $20,000 in monthly profits within 6 months (opens in new tab)

    Hello Redditors, haven’t posted here in quite a while, but a recent project turned out interesting enough that i figured i should finally write it up. It was a two person agency when they came to us d…

    r/Entrepreneur25d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  55. 4
    reddit How we helped scale a travel agency from $3,000 to $20,000 in monthly profits within 6 months (opens in new tab)

    Hello Redditors, haven’t posted here in quite a while, but a recent project turned out interesting enough that i figured i should finally write it up. It was a two person agency when they came to us d…

    r/DigitalMarketing25d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 21d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”
  56. 3
    reddit Built a $235K ARR Software & AI Agency in India. Looking for a Sales & Growth Co-Founder to Scale Internationally. (opens in new tab)

    For the last five years, I've been building a software and AI development agency based out of NCR. I've been working in the IT industry for almost 10 years, helping businesses build digital and AI so…

    r/StartUpIndia9d ago▲ 00 commentsseen 7d agovia “marketing agency for small business worth it”