---
type: faq
title: "How much should a small business spend on marketing?"
description: "Guidance clusters around a familiar range, adjusted for how established you are. The SBA recommends 7% to 8% of gross revenue for businesses under $5 million"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/how-much-should-a-small-business-spend-on-marketing
tags: ["Industry", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# How much should a small business spend on marketing?

Guidance clusters around a familiar range, adjusted for how established you are. The SBA recommends 7% to 8% of gross revenue for businesses under $5 million

Part of the **Industry** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Industry
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/how-much-should-a-small-business-spend-on-marketing