How a TikTok Ban Affects Small Businesses: A Big Worry.


How a TikTok Ban Affects Small Businesses: A Big Worry.

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How a TikTok Ban Affects Small Businesses: A Big Worry.

Some people want to ban TikTok in the US. This could hurt many small businesses that use TikTok to get more customers. One business owner, Desiree Hill, uses TikTok to show videos of her work as a mechanic and now has many new customers from TikTok.

Small businesses use TikTok to advertise, sell things, and talk to customers. If TikTok is banned, small businesses could lose a lot of money and will have to find new ways to reach customers.

The government is worried about TikTok because it is owned by a company in China. They are talking about banning TikTok in the US, but nothing is decided yet.

If TikTok is banned, small businesses can try using other apps like Instagram, Snapchat, or YouTube. They can also try to get their customers' email addresses or phone numbers so they can contact them directly.

However, some business owners like Desiree are worried that these other apps won't be as good as TikTok for finding new customers. They are worried that they will lose business and won't be able to grow their companies without TikTok.


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Why do some people want to ban TikTok in the US?

Some people want to ban TikTok because the government is worried about it being owned by a company in China.

How do small businesses use TikTok?

Small businesses use TikTok to advertise, sell things, and talk to customers.

What can small businesses do if TikTok is banned?

If TikTok is banned, small businesses can try using other apps like Instagram, Snapchat, or YouTube, and they can also collect customers' email addresses or phone numbers.


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