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Vijay Kumar
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Why Are Small Business Apps Still So Hard to Build *Right*?

Why do tools meant for shop owners feel more complex than the businesses they serve?
As developers, we optimize for features, scalability, and dashboards — but often forget clarity.

Most small retailers don’t need “enterprise ERP power.”
They need answers to simple questions:

  • What’s in stock?
  • What sold today?
  • What needs restocking?
  • Where is my profit leaking?

This dev blog explores how we’re rethinking product design for real-world shops — focusing on speed, simplicity, and zero learning curve instead of bloated systems.

If software can reduce friction instead of adding it, adoption becomes natural — not forced.

The real question is:
Are we building for users… or for specs?

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