As a general rule, small businesses with revenues less than $5 million should allocate 7-8 percent of their revenues to marketing. This budget should be split between:
1) Brand Development: website, blogs, sales collateral, etc.
2) Promoting Your Business: campaigns, advertising, events, etc.
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