---
type: faq
title: "How much should a startup spend on marketing?"
description: "The SBA suggests businesses under $5 million in revenue put 7-8% of revenue toward marketing, while growth-stage startups often push higher. The right numb"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/how-much-should-a-startup-spend-on-marketing
tags: ["Industry", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# How much should a startup spend on marketing?

The SBA suggests businesses under $5 million in revenue put 7-8% of revenue toward marketing, while growth-stage startups often push higher. The right numb

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