CT
Connecticut is a cultural and economic hub as vibrant as its charming coastal towns and historic landmarks. As a crucial commerce center for thousands of businesses across the state, TikTok is invaluable in helping these small businesses to thrive.
Small business owners in Connecticut are upping their game. TikTok is helping them to increase sales and capture investment opportunities.
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Realty Plans
Stamford, CT
From producing property photos and videos to rendering 3D models and floor plans, Realty Plans is Connecticut's one-stop-shop for luxury real estate media production. A family-run small business with Moroccan and Ukrainian roots, Realty Plans says "TikTok has played a massive role in gaining the organic influence of the brand and reaching new audiences we never thought were possible before." The company's eye-catching TikTok's aren't just getting views (1M+ and counting!), they're bringing in new clients and revenue. Since joining TikTok, the business has serviced over $25B in real estate and experienced enough steady growth that they now plan to expand to more markets in the Northeast.
- family run
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Darkslide Film Lab
Bridgeport, CT
Darkslide Film Lab is a full service woman owned & operated boutique film lab. Established in 2021 and located in the historic east side of Bridgeport, Connecticut, we service the entirety of the United States. They specialize in development and scanning of photographic film as well as traditional black and white darkroom printing with the goal of modernizing the way lab services are performed by blending traditional techniques with today's technology. TikTok has been an integral part of helping to keep their business open and revenue up and is now responsible for 80% of the business’ lead generation. TikTok has also connected the business to many other content creators and they are also hoping to use the platform to open a community dark room.
- young entrepreneur
- woman owned
Oxford Economics and TikTok surveyed 1,050 small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and 7,500 TikTok users to learn how businesses and users interact with the app and leverage it as a tool to grow their business, stay connected, and contribute to their local economies.