Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-05
Can you promote on r/smallbusinessUS?
Only in a dedicated thread Its rules send self-promotion to a dedicated thread, such as a weekly or pinned one. Promotion outside it is removed.
AI-generated content not allowed Its rules remove some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. Write it yourself here, or pick another community. Other communities' AI rules.
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Small Business US is a sub for American small businesses. It focuses on coming together as a community of small businesses to create a voice. It also provides an advice forum for current small business owners. This is not a sub for those looking to start small businesses, those that are self-employed, or for anyone outside the USA. Help create a lobbying group for Small Business in America
What its rules say about promotion
No self-promotions
Business promotion, service offers, tools, newsletters, courses, surveys, beta requests, research, affiliate links, referral links, and discounts belong in the Quarterly Promotion Megathread. Any promo outside that is instant ban when caught
No Spam, Cold Pitches, or DM Farming
No cold pitches, “DM me,” “message me,” affiliate spam, lead magnets, coupon spam, link farming, or repeated self-promotion.
What its rules say about AI and bots
Keep Posts Useful and Specific
Ask clear questions, share real experiences, or start practical discussions. Low-effort, vague, generic, AI-written, or URL-only posts may be removed.
All 10 rules of r/smallbusinessUS
- No self-promotions
Business promotion, service offers, tools, newsletters, courses, surveys, beta requests, research, affiliate links, referral links, and discounts belong in the Quarterly Promotion Megathread. Any promo outside that is instant ban when caught - U.S. Small Business Topics Only
Posts must be relevant to U.S. small business owners, U.S.-based businesses, or U.S.-specific business operations. - Keep Posts Useful and Specific
Ask clear questions, share real experiences, or start practical discussions. Low-effort, vague, generic, AI-written, or URL-only posts may be removed. - No hiring (thread for that exists)
Hiring posts, job posts, freelance offers, contractor services, VA offers, agency services, and “for hire” posts belong in the Monthly Hiring Megathread. Any DM or hire me request outside of that warrants instant ban. - Disclose Conflicts of Interest
If you mention or recommend a business, product, tool, service, agency, course, or resource you are connected to, disclose your relationship clearly. - No Spam, Cold Pitches, or DM Farming
No cold pitches, “DM me,” “message me,” affiliate spam, lead magnets, coupon spam, link farming, or repeated self-promotion. - No Scams or Misleading Offers
Fake grants, fake loans, MLMs, pyramid schemes, suspicious crypto offers, fake jobs, phishing, malware, guaranteed results, or deceptive offers are not allowed. - Be Civil and Constructive
Debate is welcome. Personal attacks, harassment, hate, threats, doxxing, and hostile behavior are not. - Don’t Share Sensitive Information
Do not post private customer, employee, banking, tax, legal, payroll, identity, or business information. Redact sensitive details before posting. - Keep Legal, Tax, Financial, and Employment Advice General
General discussion is allowed, but professional decisions should be handled by qualified professionals.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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