A Retail Agro-Vet Application System: A Case of a Kenyan Agro-Vet

Modern hand held devices such as smart phones and Personal Digital Assistant (PDAs) have become increasingly powerful in the recent years. Dramatic breakthroughs in processing power which has evolved over time along with the number of extra features included in these devices have opened doors to a wide range of commercial possibilities. The incorporation of android and iPhone Operating System (IOS) have built a new dimensional view of mobile phones incorporating applications to be designed and run on them. As mobile devices become more like Personal Computers(PC's), they will come to replace objects we tend to carry around such as checkbooks , credit cards , cameras, planners , mp3 players etc. In short we will be using them to accomplish our daily tasks with greater efficiency and simplicity. One application that falls in this category is the 'My Business' Application for android smart phones. My Business Application is focused on Agro-Vetinary (AgroVet) retail business with prime objective of managing and maintaining the daily operations of the business. It includes calculation of profits and maintenance of records such as receipts for purchases and finally giving advice to the customer on the current market demand and aid in the preparation of the Business budget. The application will both be used by the business owner for administrative functions as well as being able to assign to his or her employees to manage the transactions of the business.