'Smart' App Service Helping Solo Self-Employed... "Not Envious of Ten Employees"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] The number of 'one-person bosses' running stores alone without employees is increasing day by day. According to Statistics Korea, as of last February, the number of self-employed without employees reached 4,143,000, an increase of 75,000 compared to the same month last year. Due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, there is a growing trend of self-employed individuals running businesses alone without hiring staff to reduce cost burdens. In this context, platform-based Software as a Service (SaaS) that enhances business efficiency more than employees and serves as a reliable partner is gaining attention.

Most novice self-employed individuals lack specialized knowledge about business management tasks. 'Biznup' is a free management platform that helps business owners easily manage funds and handle tasks in real time. With a simple data linkage process, it allows both online and offline business owners to view profit and loss information and tax details such as tax invoices, sales and purchases, and bank transaction histories at a glance. It is possible to understand the overall cash flow of the business through sales and information by client. Online business owners can also view integrated sales and expected deposit amounts generated through each shopping mall and delivery application where they are registered.

'Sajangnim AI Assistant Pack,' an AI-based call assistant service launched by KT, answers calls to the store on behalf of the owner, reducing workload during busy hours. It is a small business service that automatically sends store information and event details via text message after the call ends. It has the advantage of no call waiting and can provide guidance even outside business hours.

'Dodo Cart,' which started service in August 2020, is an ingredient cost management app for food service business operators. When a food service operator registers an ingredient statement by photo in the app, it provides a monthly report analyzing changes in suppliers and major items, as well as expenditure details. It also automatically manages complex cost reviews and payment schedules, and offers free support for receipt collection and organization tasks.