What's a Typical Marketing Budget for Small Businesses and Startups?

Hey everyone,

I’m curious about how marketing budgets are typically set in small businesses and startups. I’ve been offered a job with a startup, but they’ve only allocated €500 for marketing. This seems incredibly low, especially when considering the costs associated with digital advertising, content creation, and other strategies—plus, they want to work with models!

I understand that the company is just starting out, but €500 still feels pretty limiting.

For those of you with experience in startups or small businesses:

  • What’s the typical marketing budget you’ve seen in these settings?
  • Have you ever worked with a budget this small? If so, how did you make it work?
  • What are some creative, low-cost marketing strategies that could stretch this €500?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insights you can share! Thanks in advance.