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NAICS 541870: Advertising material distribution services

NAICS 541870 is the industry code for advertising material distribution services. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.

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What 541870 covers

These businesses distribute advertising materials such as flyers, samples and circulars directly to homes and businesses, by hand or by placement, rather than by mail.

Included in this code

  • Door to door flyer distribution
  • Product sample distribution
  • Circular and coupon delivery
  • Window display installation of ads
  • Handbill distribution

Not this code

Businesses that use 541870

Door hanger distributorProduct sampling crewCircular delivery service

Financing for this trade

Distribution firms finance delivery vehicles with auto loans, cover payroll with lines of credit or factoring on advertiser invoices, and use SBA microloans or 7(a) loans to grow. Lenders look at advertiser contracts and receivables quality.

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Is 541870 the right code for an advertising distribution company?

Yes, if you physically deliver advertising materials such as door hangers, flyers and product samples to homes and businesses. If campaigns go through the postal service, use 541860. If you design and place the ads, use 541810. Promotional staffing at stores may fit 541890.

What is the SBA size standard for 541870?

SBA sets the size standard for 541870 at $28.5 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Advertising material distributors at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent advertising material distributors fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

What financing do flyer distribution companies use?

Vehicle loans for delivery vans, a line of credit for payroll, and invoice factoring against advertiser bills are the common tools. Small operators often start with SBA microloans. Lenders look at advertiser contracts, how quickly clients pay, and vehicle condition.

What does NAICS 541870 cover?

Advertising material distribution services. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 54 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 541 Professional, scientific, and technical services, 5418 Advertising, public relations, and related services, 54187 Advertising material distribution services.

What financing do NAICS 541870 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for professional services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 541870?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.