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How much should a small business spend on Google Ads?

Budget should follow your goals, margins and average customer value.

Google Ads Management · 2 min read · Updated 2026-10-23
How much should a small business spend on Google Ads?

Key takeaways

  • Start from your numbers
  • Test, then scale
  • Track the right metric

Start from your numbers

Know your average job value and how many leads you can close.

Test, then scale

Run a controlled test budget and increase spend on campaigns that produce profitable leads.

Track the right metric

Measure cost per lead and cost per booked job, not just clicks.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I spend on Google Ads?

It depends on your market and goals. We recommend a test budget, then scale what produces leads at an acceptable cost.

How soon will I see results?

Ads can bring traffic within days. Reliable lead data usually takes a few weeks of testing and optimisation.

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