SMS-powered HR commands for Togo SMEs – no app, no internet needed.
Togolese SMEs suffer frequent internet disruptions that block real-time access to cloud-based HRTech platforms, halting employee management and payroll processing.
SMSHR lets managers send simple SMS like 'ADD EMP John 50000' to update HR during outages, processed instantly via local gateway or queued. Responses confirm actions; cloud dashboard for oversight and reports when online. Perfect bridge for feature phones and disruptions.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Togo relying on cloud-based HRTech for employee management and payroll
SMS/USSD interface for zero-data HR ops – rivals need apps/data, we use ubiquitous SMS in Togo.
friendly
Add/edit/view employees via SMS keywords.
Send 'IN 123' or 'OUT 123' for clocking.
Command 'PAYROLL' to calc/send summaries.
Instant SMS feedback on actions.
Full view/sync of SMS actions online.
Upload employee CSV via web.
Request summaries like 'ATTEND WEEK'.
IVR for illiterate users.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
| text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| sms_number | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | int | No |
| company_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| salary | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| company_id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
| message | text | No |
| processed | bool | No |
Relationships:
/api/sms/webhookTwilio SMS inbound
/api/employeesDashboard employee list
/api/sms/sendOutbound confirmations
/api/payroll/smsProcess payroll command
Basic commands
500 SMS
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 30 | 7% | $63 | $756 |
| Month 6 | 180 | 12% | $648 | $7,776 |
Text commands to manage staff during blackouts. No data needed.
Post in Togo WhatsApp business groups and Facebook Marketplace sellers; offer free month with custom SMS number; demo via live SMS exchange to convert 3 pilots from transport/logistics SMEs.
Scalable HR
App/cloud only
SMS for offline/mobile-first
US SMB HR
Data-dependent
SMS ubiquity in Togo
Phone number stickiness + SMS usage data for predictions.
SMS usage at 90% in Togo, cloud HR growing but outages persist; Twilio Africa expansion.
SMS parsing errors
NLP lite + user feedback loop
Twilio costs
Tiered SMS limits
Telco regs
Togo compliance check
Success: 80% command success
Success: Daily usage
Success: 20% referral signups
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