5.3K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 178 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/smallbusiness Traffic & Engagement r/smallbusiness Traffic & Engagement
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r/smallbusiness Most Active Times When r/smallbusiness Is Most Active
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r/smallbusiness Flair Performance r/smallbusiness Flair Performance
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r/smallbusiness Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/smallbusiness
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| business | 1.5K (27.6%) | 4 | 8 |
| small | 728 (13.6%) | 3 | 6 |
| actually | 292 (5.5%) | 4 | 7 |
| need | 273 (5.1%) | 2 | 6 |
| businesses | 273 (5.1%) | 1 | 5 |
| anyone | 255 (4.8%) | 5 | 7 |
| help | 252 (4.7%) | 2 | 7 |
| looking | 243 (4.5%) | 3 | 4 |
| owners | 241 (4.5%) | 3 | 6 |
| website | 219 (4.1%) | 2 | 8 |
r/smallbusiness Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/smallbusiness
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/smallbusiness Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/smallbusiness
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My supplier kept leaking my products to competitors, so I gave them a decoy formula
Three years ago my boss gave me 15% equity in our agency instead of a raise. Now I owe $14k in estimated taxes next week for profits I’m not allowed to touch.
He never used it. found out why last week and honestly wasnt expecting that.
All you guys in the US, looking for an idea. Geek Squad is failing. Opportunities abound.
My candle business grew from a hobby to actual income and i have zero systems for any of it
Almost half of small business owners have skipped their own paycheck to keep things running.
Has anyone else realized that starting a business changes how you see the people around you?
$1,200 on two influencers, 3 sales total
Finally got our delivery vans wrapped and the difference is noticeable
Did I fall for the “S-Corp tax hack” trap? Netting ~$130k but I feel like I'm structurally leaking money and exposing myself to an audit.
r/smallbusiness Audience Overlap r/smallbusiness Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/smallbusiness FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/smallbusiness
What's the best time to post on r/smallbusiness?
Based on posting volume, r/smallbusiness is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/smallbusiness?
r/smallbusiness averages 178 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/smallbusiness get?
Posts on r/smallbusiness average about 4 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/smallbusiness get most?
On r/smallbusiness, most posts are text posts (100%)