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The Business Socializer for 12-14-2022
TikTok’s greatest small business hits in 2022
TikTok is now deeply ingrained in America culture. It is the go-to social medium for the under-30 crowd. But this year it has expanded beyond its youthful base. Your middle-aged editor uses it all the time for instance. And despite the fact that the Chinese company is under serious regulatory scrutiny (it is banned from a number of states government computers, and those of DHS, the State Department, and the military) because of potential security concerns, it continues to grow. It also continues to be a valuable tool for small businesses.
(From TikTok)
In the US, the TikTok community is in love with local small businesses who are sharing one-of-a-kind experiences and unique expertise on TikTok. We've also added popular products like a food chopper and Birkenstock Boston Clogs to our shopping carts. Here are the popular SMBs and videos that made us want to visit these special SMBs and update our shopping lists this year.
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@81stdeli - The 81st St. Deli in Cleveland started trending on TikTok after Nish Godfrey (@onlynishaa_) raved about their Chicken Salad.
@poolpromj - MJ The Pool Pro is a New Orleans-based pool professional who makes oddly-satisfying pool cleaning videos and shares his pro pool tips.
@sanisisters - Sisters Niki and Ritika share their journey of founding and designing Sani, a clothing brand that reflects and celebrates their Indian heritage.
@moonsrarebooks - Moon's Rare Books isn't your average bookstore. This Provo, UT book shop is home to rare copies and first editions of the most famous books.
@outdoorgravitypark - Outdoor Gravity Park in Pigeon Forge, TN is the only zorbing park in the US. What's zorbing, you ask? Check out their account.
But…This is just the most recent of many lawsuits.
TikTok sued by Indiana over security and safety concerns
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Capcut (which is growing in downloads of late) is owned by TikTok’s parent company ByteDance.
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