# How do I make TikTok videos for a small business?

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Updated: 2026-11-05

Pick one customer question, answer it in a 30 to 60 second vertical video with a clear opening line, burned-in captions and one call to action, then repeat weekly. Film real footage where people need to see your work or premises, and use a narrated, AI-generated video where an explanation will do. Label realistic AI content when TikTok asks, and never fake reviews.

Key facts:
- Veedio renders 9:16 videos at 30s, 60s, 90s or 180s with captions in 9 styles and publishes to TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- A five-scene Veedio video with still images costs 13 credits, so a week of three costs 39; the Starter plan includes 600 credits a month for $19.
- Every full Veedio video needs a paid plan, and the first payment has a 7-day money-back guarantee.
- The US FTC bans fake reviews and testimonials, including AI-generated ones, so a proof video may only use feedback from real customers.
- TikTok asks creators to label realistic AI-generated content.

## Start with a question, not a trend

Small businesses often copy whatever sound is trending and then wonder why nobody calls. A steadier method is to answer the questions customers already ask you. Think of the last ten messages, calls or in-store questions: how much does it take, how long does it last, do you cover my area, what happens on the first visit. Each one is a video.

Each video should do one job for one viewer. If a viewer can say in a sentence what your video told them, it worked as a piece of content. If you need two sentences, split it into two videos.

## Five video types a small business can make this week

Qualitative guide. Pick the route that suits what the viewer needs to see.

| Video | What it answers | Best made by | Length |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Question of the week | A question customers ask you often | AI narration with stills, or you on camera | 30s |
| Before and after | Does it work for someone like me | Real footage only | 30s |
| How we do it | What happens when I hire you | Short real clips with captions | 60s |
| Mistakes to avoid | What should I watch out for | AI narration with stills | 30s to 60s |
| This week's offer | Why act now | AI narration with your real terms and dates | 30s |

## Film real, generate the explanations

Viewers on TikTok respond to proof that your business is real: your hands, your shop, your van. Film that on a phone in natural light and add captions. But a lot of useful content is explanation, such as a price range, a checklist or a process. Those do not need your face. A narrated, captioned video with generated scenes can carry them, and it lets you publish more often without setting up a shoot each time.

Mixing the two is fine. Many businesses film one real clip a week and fill the rest of the schedule with narrated explainers. Do not use generated scenes to show results, reviews or a product doing something it cannot do.

## Example: a 30-second question video for a fictional bike repair shop

Runtime: about 30 seconds.

**Scene 1**
- Voiceover: Is your bike chain skipping?
- Visual: Cinematic style: close shot of a bicycle chain slipping over worn gears, workshop light.
- On screen: Chain skipping?

**Scene 2**
- Voiceover: It has usually stretched, and a worn chain wears the gears with it. Here is the fix and the cost.
- Visual: Cinematic style: a mechanic's hands holding an old chain beside a new one.
- On screen: Stretched chain

**Scene 3**
- Voiceover: Replace it early and you often save the gears. Wait too long and you replace both.
- Visual: Cinematic style: a tidy bench with a chain tool, a new chain and a cassette.
- On screen: Early fix, smaller bill

**Scene 4**
- Voiceover: We check chain wear free with any visit. Call us or drop in on Saturday.
- Visual: Cinematic style: a small shop front with bikes outside, a hand-painted open sign.
- On screen: Free chain check

**Scene 5**
- Voiceover: Follow for one bike tip every week.
- Visual: Cinematic style: a bike wheel spinning slowly, the shop name on a chalkboard.
- On screen: One tip a week

## How to make and post a TikTok business video in Veedio

1. **Choose the question and the action** — Write the one question the video answers and the one thing you want next, such as a call, a booking message or a visit.
2. **Write a hook of seven words or fewer** — Open with the problem or the question. The first line of the example above names a symptom the viewer already has.
3. **Open the generator and set the format** — In the AI TikTok Ad Generator or the main composer, choose 9:16 and a 30s length. Use 60s only for a process that needs the time.
4. **Paste your brief and pick a voice and captions** — Describe the video in plain words. Choose a voice that matches your brand, such as Chris for down-to-earth or Eric for trustworthy, and a clear caption style such as Bold or Highlight.
5. **Check every line against the facts** — Read the script before you render. Fix any price, date, claim or service area that is not exactly true for your business.
6. **Render, add real footage if you have it, and review** — Five scenes with stills cost 13 credits. Watch the whole video with the sound on and off; the captions should carry it either way.
7. **Publish with the right labels** — Post to TikTok from Veedio or download the file. Turn on the AI-generated content label when the video shows realistic generated scenes, and add a short caption that repeats the offer.
8. **Reply to comments the same day** — Answer questions in the comments, then make the next video from the best one.

## A weekly routine that takes about an hour

1. Monday: collect three customer questions from messages, calls and visits.
2. Tuesday: write three 30-second scripts, one question each.
3. Wednesday: generate the three videos, which at 13 credits each is 39 credits, and review them.
4. Thursday: film one real clip, such as a repair, a delivery or a finished job, and add captions.
5. Friday: post the first video and reply to comments. Post the other two on the next two weekdays, and note which opening line got the most replies.
6. Repeat, and reuse the best opening line in next week's scripts.

## Mistakes that cost small businesses views and trust

- Posting a promotional ad every time. Mix in answers and real work.
- Starting with your business name instead of the viewer's problem.
- Using music or audio you do not have the right to use for a business account.
- Showing generated scenes as if they were your actual premises, staff or results.
- Quoting prices or availability that change, without a date in the caption.
- Making a video with no next step, so viewers have nowhere to go.

> **Warning:** Do not invent customer reviews, ratings or results. The US Federal Trade Commission's final rule bans fake reviews and testimonials, including AI-generated ones. Quote only real customers, accurately, and with permission.

> **Note:** If a video depends on seeing a real person, product in use or finished work, film it. Use generated scenes for the explanation around it, not for the evidence.

## FAQ

### How long should a small business TikTok video be?

Start with 30 seconds for a single question or offer and use 60 seconds only when the process needs it. Veedio renders 30s, 60s, 90s and 180s videos in 9:16, but a shorter video that answers one question tends to be easier to finish watching.

### Do I need to show my face?

No. A narrated video with captions and scenes of your work, products or generated illustrations can carry an explanation. Show real people when trust depends on them, such as a before and after or a team introduction.

### How often should a small business post on TikTok?

Pick a rhythm you can keep for two months, such as two or three videos a week. Consistency matters more than volume, and a repeatable routine beats a burst of ten videos followed by silence.

### Do I have to label AI-generated videos on TikTok?

TikTok asks creators to label realistic AI-generated content, and its rules can change, so check its current guidance before you post. Veedio's generated scenes are best labelled whenever they could be mistaken for real footage.

### Can I use trending sounds in a business video?

Business accounts often have a narrower set of licensed music than personal accounts. Check which audio TikTok allows for your account type, or use a track you have the rights to, rather than assuming a trending sound is safe for promotion.

### How much does it cost to make these videos with Veedio?

A five-scene video with still images costs 13 credits, so three a week is 39 credits. The Starter plan is $19 a month with 600 credits, and the first payment has a 7-day money-back guarantee.

### Should I make TikTok ads or regular posts?

Start with regular posts to learn which questions and opening lines get replies, then pay to promote the best one if you want more reach. Production is a separate cost from the media spend you set inside TikTok.

## Sources

- [FTC: Final rule banning fake reviews and testimonials (August 2024)](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [TikTok Support: AI-generated content](https://support.tiktok.com/en/using-tiktok/creating-videos/ai-generated-content) (checked 2026-11-05)

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