Geo-triggered customer alerts and management for location-based retail.
On-the-go retail entrepreneurs struggle to manage customers effectively due to non-mobile-friendly customer management software.
FlowRetail uses device GPS to auto-prompt customer check-ins and reminders when near past buyers. Manage notes, preferences, and re-engagement on mobile with map views. Perfect for market stalls or delivery spots triggering personalized service.
On-the-go small retail business owners and entrepreneurs
Location-aware automations that notify you of VIPs entering your zone.
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Notify when customers enter your zone
See nearby customers on interactive map
Log visits based on location proximity
Store allergies/sizes per customer
Push notifications for lapsed customers
Traffic heatmaps
Manage multiple stalls
Bulk customer upload
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| lat | float | No |
| lng | float | No |
| radius | int | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| lat | float | Yes |
| lng | float | Yes |
| preferences | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| customer_id | uuid | No |
| location_id | uuid | Yes |
| notes | text | Yes |
| timestamp | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/locationsCreate geo-zone
/api/customers/nearbyGet customers in radius
/api/alertsRegister location for alerts
/api/interactionsLog interaction
/api/customers/:idUpdate location/preferences
No alerts
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 30 | 5% | $38 | $456 |
| Month 6 | 400 | 8% | $800 | $9,600 |
Geo-smart CRM alerts for mobile retail pros.
Join local market Facebook groups and offer free setup at events. Cold email 50 food truck owners from directories. Run geo-targeted FB ads to 'mobile retail' interests.
Full POS
Heavy app, no geo alerts
Lightweight geo-focus for pure mobility
Location tracking
Family only, no biz CRM
B2B retail customer geo
Anonymized location data for predictive retail trends.
Cheap GPS precision + privacy regs favoring opt-in business use.
Privacy concerns with location
Opt-in only, no sharing, GDPR compliant
Battery drain from GPS
Geofencing APIs over polling
Success: 10+ WOY geo feature
Success: 30% daily active
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