r/smallbusiness Karma Requirements
100 combined karma + 14 day account age
Large general small-business community. Less strict than r/Entrepreneur but still requires demonstrated activity.
Subscribers
2.1M
Comment karma
50
Post karma
25
Account age
14d
How to post successfully in r/smallbusiness
Tactical tips from active members of this community.
Industry-specific advice posts do well
Don't link to your business in your first 3 posts
Comment on tax/legal/operations threads to earn karma fast
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