SMEs Get Digital Bookkeeping Boost With AR Pro365 Launch

A new technology platform, AR Pro365, has entered Nigeria’s growing SME market, promising to fix one of the sector’s most persistent problems — poor record-keeping.

Unveiled in Abuja recently, the all-in-one business management software is designed to help entrepreneurs gain control of their sales, inventory, expenses and customer payments, at a time when many small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) continue to battle stock discrepancies, scattered bookkeeping, delayed receivables and unclear profit margins.

Speaking at the launch, Business Risk Strategist and co-founder of AR Pro365, Uchechi Olanrewaju, described the platform as a practical solution tailored to Nigeria’s business environment.

According to her, the software was built with the realities of local entrepreneurs in mind, particularly those who operate without structured accounting systems.

“Many SMEs struggle with disorganised records, inconsistent stock tracking and uncertainty about their true profitability. AR Pro365 is designed to simplify these processes and give business owners clarity,” she said.

Olanrewaju explained that the platform integrates sales management, inventory tracking, expense logging and accounts receivable into a single dashboard, eliminating the need for multiple disconnected tools.

One of the standout features of the software is its WhatsApp-enabled record-keeping function — a move the founders say reflects how most Nigerian entrepreneurs already communicate and do business.

Co-founder and Compliance & Process Integrity Lead, Jennifer Ogbogu, said the decision to integrate WhatsApp functionality was deliberate.

“WhatsApp remains the most widely used communication tool among Nigerian business owners. Instead of forcing entrepreneurs to learn complex accounting systems, we designed AR Pro365 to work with a platform they already use daily,” she explained.

According to her, business owners can log sales and expenses directly via WhatsApp using simple chat entries. The system then automatically synchronises the information into the main dashboard, updating inventory records, expense trackers, cash flow summaries and profitability reports in real time.

Ogbogu noted that early users have described the feature as a breakthrough in lowering the barrier to structured bookkeeping.

Beyond WhatsApp integration, AR Pro365 offers a range of features to transform fragmented operations into a centralised command centre.

Salamat Yinusa, co-founder and Financial Systems & Insights Lead, said the inventory management module ensures real-time stock tracking with automated deductions once sales are recorded. The system also provides low-stock alerts and insights into fast- and slow-moving products, helping business owners make informed restocking decisions.

“In many SMEs, stock losses and miscounts significantly affect profit margins. With automated tracking and analytics, business owners can see exactly what is happening in their stores,” Yinusa said.

On the sales and customer management side, the platform provides instant sales recording, maintains customer history, generates daily and weekly performance summaries, and builds an organised customer database to support smarter engagement strategies.

Yinusa added that the financial reporting tools offer detailed analytics, giving entrepreneurs visibility into expenses, trends, and overall business health — a feature she described as critical for long-term sustainability.

Also speaking at the event, Technology Lead and co-founder, Victor Ajayi, said AR Pro365 was developed through a collaboration of experts in finance, compliance, analytics and technology, with the shared goal of strengthening Nigeria’s SME ecosystem.

“Our objective is to equip Nigerian businesses with the tools they need to operate with clarity, accuracy and confidence. When entrepreneurs understand their numbers, they make better decisions,” Ajayi said.