You don't need expensive computers, just your smartphone today. Discover why smart business owners are switching to simple apps that manage sales, track profit and stock levels, without the headache of messy notebooks.

Growing your business is easier when you use the right tools

Every business owner wants one thing: to grow. More customers, more stock, and more profit. But in most cases, the biggest problem is that you are doing everything alone, and you are doing it the hard way.

You might think that to compete with the big supermarkets or large hardware stores, you need a lot of money, big tech, or big offices. That is not true anymore.

Today, technology makes small and big businesses equal in the market. When a customer searches on Google for "hardware near me," they don't care if you are big or small. They just want to know if you have what they need. If you use the right tools, you can win that customer.

Using technology just means using your phone to make your work easier.

Many people fear technology. They think it is expensive. They think it is for "learned people" only. This is an old way of thinking. But, what needs to change today?

Why using notebooks and pen hurts your business

For many years, business owners have used notebooks, pen and paper, to write down sales. It feels safe because we are used to it. But let us be honest about the problems:

Books get lost or damaged. If water spills on your book, or if pages get torn, your records are gone forever.
Doing Math is hard and slow. At the end of the day, you have to use a calculator to add up everything. It is easy to make a mistake and think you made a profit when you actually made a loss.
You cannot find information. "What did I make last month?", can you find that page in less than 2 minutes? Probably not.
Stock theft and missing sales. If you don't know exactly how many items are on the shelf, it is easy for stock to disappear without you knowing.

If you keep doing things this way, you will always be tired, and your money will disappear in small ways that you cannot see.

Your smartphone is your new office

Here is the good news. You already have the solution in your pocket.

If you have a smartphone, you are walking around with a very powerful tool. It is more than just for WhatsApp, TikTok, or M-PESA. It can run your whole business.

You do not need to buy a big computer or an expensive machine. Phone companies have made smartphones very powerful. A system that used to cost 100,000 Shillings ten years ago can now run on a phone that costs 10,000 Shillings.

How an app platform makes your work simple

So, how does this actually work? You simply install an application (an app) on your phone. This app does the hard work for you.

Recording Sales. Instead of writing in a book, you tap the product on your screen. The app does the math for you.
Tracking Stock. When you sell an item, the app automatically subtracts it from your stock. You always know what is left.
Safety. Your records are stored safely on the internet. Even if you lose your phone, you do not lose your business records. You just log in on a new phone, and your data is there.

Why Dukatools is the best app for Kenyan businesses

There are many apps out there. Most are from America or Europe, and they struggle to understand how business works in Kenya and Africa. Some are free, but they are full of adverts or are too hard to use.

This is why I recommend Dukatools.

Dukatools is built for the local business owner. It is not complicated. We made it simple so that anyone can use it, even if you are not an expert in technology.

With Dukatools, you can get a lot done.

See your total sales for the day instantly.
Know exactly which items are running low so you can restock.
See if you are making a profit or a loss without doing any math.
Save time so you can close your shop early and rest, knowing your records are safe.

Start your journey today

Do not let fear stop you from growing. The big businesses you see today started small, but they used the right tools to become big.

Your phone is your partner. Do not just use it for calls and social media. Use it to protect your money and grow your business.

~ Francis.

If you are ready to make your work easier, check out our website here or register for free to get started.