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I’m curious about the current reality for small creative agencies.

With many fresh graduate designers struggling to find full-time jobs, some are starting their own freelance studios or small agencies. But I wonder if the market is becoming too crowded.

For SME owners, freelancers, and agency founders:

How much can a small creative agency realistically earn today?

What services are still profitable?

Are clients still willing to pay for branding, web design, social media, and design retainers?

Or has AI, Canva, and low-cost freelancers made it much harder?

Would love to hear real experiences, especially from small agencies or SME clients.