Manage books via SMS – no apps, no internet needed.
Libyan firms cannot adopt modern accounting software due to unreliable internet and cybersecurity fears, resulting in critical gaps in real-time financial tracking.
Libyan SMBs send simple SMS commands (e.g., 'EXP 1000 rent') to log finances, processed by AI parser into secure cloud storage. View dashboard or reports via web/PWA anytime. Perfect for unreliable internet and phone-only users.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and firms in Libya managing accounting and finances
SMS-first input with AI parsing, works on any feature phone in Libya.
friendly
Parse natural language SMS for expenses/invoices via Twilio.
Web PWA dashboard with charts and summaries.
SMS-request reports (e.g., 'REPORT bal') delivered back via SMS.
Multiple accounts per phone number.
Auto SMS low-balance notifications.
Generate shareable invoice links via SMS response.
WhatsApp voice-to-text for entries.
Email/PDF reports on request.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_phone | text | No |
| name | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| business_id | uuid | No |
| sms_text | text | No |
| amount | int | No |
| parsed_type | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
| message | text | No |
| processed | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/sms/inboundTwilio webhook to parse SMS
/api/dashboardFetch transactions by phone
/api/reports/smsGenerate SMS response
Basic reports
None
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 40 | 12% | $144 | $1,728 |
| Month 6 | 250 | 18% | $1,350 | $16,200 |
Text your finances – dashboard awaits. No data, no internet required.
Share gateway number in Libyan WhatsApp business groups and Telegram channels. Offer free month to first 10 via local forums like LibyaBiz. Partner with mobile shops for flyers.
Mobile-first
App/internet required
SMS on any phone
Network effects from shared SMS shortcode familiarity in Libya.
High mobile penetration (150% in Libya), SMS reliable even without data.
SMS parsing errors
Fallback confirmations
Twilio costs
Pass-through pricing
Telecom regs
Local carrier approval
Success: 90% parse accuracy
Success: 50 SMS/day
Success: 20% conv
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