Calculating CLV for Your SMB: The Formula and What to Do With the Number
17 February 2025·Updated Feb 2026·9 min read·GuideIntermediate
Key Takeaways
Customer lifetime value (CLV) is the total profit a customer generates over their entire relationship with your business. Knowing this number changes every marketing decision — how much you can afford to spend on acquisition, which products to promote, and which customers to prioritise for retention.
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Key Takeaways
- Customer lifetime value (CLV) is the total profit a customer generates over their entire relationship with your business.
- Knowing this number changes every marketing decision — how much you can afford to spend on acquisition, which products to promote, and which customers to prioritise for retention.
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