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8% -- marketing budget percentage for businesses making less than $5 million annually (2023)
The U.S. Small Business Administration recommends that businesses with less than $5 million in annual revenue allocate about 8% of gross revenue to their marketing budget.
- Recommended guideline (about 8%)
- Actual percentage may vary depending on industry, target market, and business goals
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30
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45
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U.S. Small Business Administration
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