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Without data, everything in life will pretty much be meaningless. Humans need data, businesses need data, even animals need data. Data is just as important to businesses as it is to humans. With the exponential increase in the amount of information that is available  online and offline, it is practically impossible for businesses to curate the right data that will be beneficial to them but today, data analytics tools can now analyze and process extremely large amounts of data in minutes. Data analytics is one important tool that businesses must leverage on to save time, resources, and remain competitive because when …

One of the major advantages of technology is its ability to simplify work processes and optimize productivity. Today, Smartflow Technologies Limited, a data-driven technology company is creating solutions that will give retail fuel business owners a bird’s eye view of their business and significantly increase business revenue. One of such solutions is the Smartflow SBE (Small Business Edition); a product from the Smartflow Station Manager/Analytics product portfolio that offers multiple key value propositions, delivering vital KPIs relevant to retail fuel business operators. Out with the old, in with the new! Traditionally, daily sales records are kept via logbooks where all …

The exponential growth of technology keeps creating easier, more reliable and more efficient solutions to challenges. Transportation evolved significantly from what it used to be then to the invention of electric cars. The significant growth and impacts of technology are also evident in other industries like telecommunication, banking, agriculture, just to mention a few. Similarly, the oil and gas industry is slowly making progress in its adoption of modern-day technology, therefore, it is important for oil and gas business owners to be informed on the significant impact of technology, especially as it relates to day to day business data in …

Imagine a world with an innovative technology solution that can eliminate most of the human-related sharp practices associated with fleet fueling, as well as, give small, medium and large fleet business owners the ability to remotely monitor and control their fleet fueling activities in real-time. Imagine being able to get absolute authorization control of your fleet’s fueling activities, from the exact volume of fuel that should be dispensed to the exact volume that was dispensed, the time it was dispensed and even the nozzle that made the sale. Imagine the ease of getting accurate reports delivered to your email and …

The oil and gas industry is still one of the most competitive sector all over the world. With over 6000 fuel stations in Nigeria, it is highly important for fuel business owners to be at the top of their game and at all times. So here are some tips that should help your fuel business stay ahead in the industry. Employees that adds value: Employees play a major role in the success of a business, everything they do matters, from their attitude to work, to their behavior towards customers, all must be taken into consideration and also monitored. There are …

Nigeria is one of the highest consumers of fuel in the world and at the same time one of the top producers of Oil. With a daily consumption average of 35 million litres and over 25000 registered fuel stations, running a fuel station business in Nigeria looks promising. Like many businesses in other sectors, the retail fuels market is saddled with huge challenges that makes one ponder if there is any point owning a fuel station. It was for this reason that We (Smartflow Technologies Limited) began this journey to digitize the retail fuels ecosystem in Africa (starting with Nigeria), …

Have you tried every OLD trick in the book and you are still struggling with growing sales in your fuel business? Why not try a NEW trick OUT of the book? One of the greatest mistakes to make as a business owner is not moving with the trend; consumer behavior is dynamic, consumer preferences change, buying patterns, attitudes & trends etc. For an industry as competitive as oil and gas, it is becoming increasingly difficult for oil companies to retain their old customers and attract new ones. As a result, they are unable to grow sales. As long as everyone keeps trying the …

Disrupting the Nigerian downstream ecosystem with technology has always been the mantra of Smartflow Technologies Limited. As it is our goal to ensure value is delivered to our customers through digital technology, we launched Cupid Fueling. Cupid Fueling is a cloud based SaaS fuel monitoring system that controls and monitors fueling activities of vehicles. This platform was built to meet the needs of fuel retailers and fuel consumers (either corporate or private). As a fuel consumer, it is increasingly vital to optimize your fuel spend while completely cutting out all forms of malpractices during the fueling process. With Cupid Fueling, …

The key to DEVELOPMENT is MAINTENANCE! When things are running smoothly, it might be easy to overlook common maintenance chores such as inspection and replacement of parts. But nothing could be farther from the truth; a slight malfunction can be the cause of an entire shutdown. As we know, fuel pump dispensers are used in dispensing and monitoring liquid or gaseous fuel. However, an unexpected failure in a fueling station will interrupt the sale process and lead to costly downtime that can impact you significantly. This brings us to how to detect a faulty fuel pump dispenser. Common symptoms fuel …

Lubrication is mainly believed to make parts of a machine “slippery”. In reality, they are substances which play a major role in the bearing and longevity of machinery by; Reducing wear of moving parts Reducing friction between rotating and stationary parts Absorbing shock Reducing operating temperatures Minimizing corrosion of metal surfaces Keeping contaminants out of the system Sealing and protecting components. However, lubricants will need to be replaced from time to time. Contaminants may build up within the lubricant itself or may simply need to be changed, resulting in the creation of lubricant waste. But then, what happens when the …