r/smallbusiness

2.6M members
r/smallbusiness is a subreddit with 2.6M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses business, small business, marketing, customer service, and mentorship, and they frequently recommend/review accounting software, pos system, and invoicing software.
This sub is not for advertisements! Questions and answers about starting, owning, and growing a small business only.

Popular Themes in r/smallbusiness

#1
Advice Requests
: "How do you set boundaries on free samples or trial work?"
14 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "New LLC – How to properly account for startup expenses paid personally?"
4 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Small business"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Coffee Shop Sell or Keep"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/smallbusiness

#1

Business

15 posts
#2

Small Business

12 posts
#3

Marketing

2 posts
#4

Customer Service

1 post
#5

Mentorship

1 post
#6

Branding

1 post
#7

Shipping

1 post
#8

Small

1 post
#9

Taxes

1 post
#10

Website

1 post

Products Discussed in r/smallbusiness

#1
Xero
4.0★ from 27 reviews
#2
QuickBooks
3.9★ from 22 reviews
#3
QuickBooks Online
3.5★ from 8 reviews

Pos System

97 reviews
#1
Square
4.0★ from 25 reviews
#2
Clover
4.1★ from 16 reviews
#3
SalesVu
4.3★ from 8 reviews
#1
Wave
4.6★ from 8 reviews
#2
Xero
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#3
Invoice Master
4.5★ from 4 reviews

Member Growth in r/smallbusiness

Yearly
+302k members(13.4%)

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Last updated: November 8, 2026