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r/smallbusiness

r/smallbusiness · 2.4M members
Limited Promo weekly thread for sharing

Compiled from local subreddit metadata and rules snapshots.

Limited self-promotion Moderately moderated Very Active
Promotion may be possible, but follow thread and formatting constraints closely.
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Tips for Founders

Do This

  • Read sidebar and pinned posts before posting.
  • Add useful context and specifics to encourage high-quality feedback.
  • Respond promptly to comments to keep discussions productive.

Avoid This

  • Posting only a link without context.
  • Ignoring subreddit-specific rules or thread requirements.
  • Treating discussion communities as pure ad channels.

Self-Promotion Rules

Self-promotion appears limited and context-dependent.

Ratio Rule Promotional content should be limited to designated weekly threads
Link Posts Allowed
Requires Flair No
Designated Thread Check pinned weekly thread for promotion
Min Karma None
Min Account Age None
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Community Rules

  1. Post only questions about small business.

    r/smallbusiness is a question and answer subreddit. You ask a question about starting, owning, and growing a small business and the community answers. **Exceptions** None, no exceptions. **Note:**

  2. No blog links, blog content, or SEO shaping.

    /r/smallbusiness defined blogspam long ago as content (text articles, images, or video) made on Reddit to build traffic to non-Reddit sites. **Exceptions** Links in comments and replies that are r

  3. No business promotion posts

    No business promotion posts are allowed. Promote your business in the weekly Promote-your-business thread only. **Exceptions** You can mention your business in a relevant reply to a post or comment

  4. No personal attacks.

  5. No market research posts - not for developing apps, not for AI, not for business offerings

    Posts asking about "pain points" or trying to find a problem to solve aren't the focus of our sub and those posts will be removed. Our deep library of past posts are your guide to what everyone needs

Posting Guidelines

Post Types Text, Link
Flair Required No
Notes Review current sidebar rules and pinned posts before submitting; subreddit-specific norms may change.

Subreddit Details

Activity Very Active
Moderation Moderate
Relevant To SaaS
Last Verified Feb 24, 2026

r/smallbusiness allows limited promotion — follow the rules

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