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- # ๐ช ULTIMATE PREMIUM RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT APP โ COMPLETE MERGED PROMPT
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- ## โ ๏ธ CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT RULES (READ FIRST)
- ```
- #REMEMBER:
- "Do not start a new project or rewrite big parts.
- Only add or minimally change code to implement what I ask.
- Keep all existing screens, flows, models, and data working exactly as before.
- Do not rename or delete any classes, files, functions, or fields unless I clearly say so.
- Modify only the necessary parts and mark them with // NEW or // UPDATED".
- ```
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- ## ๐ MVP vs Future Phases Tagging System
- Mark every feature as:
- | Tag | Meaning |
- |-----|---------|
- | **[PHASE 1 - MVP]** | Core features for initial launch |
- | **[PHASE 2]** | Important features for 2nd release |
- | **[PHASE 3]** | Advanced/Premium features for later |
- **Feature Flags / Remote Config Requirement:**
- - Implement a remote-config system (Firebase Remote Config).
- - Turn individual features ON/OFF per shop without app update.
- - Examples: Gamification, CRM, Supplier Module, Advanced AI Features.
- - Owner can enable/disable modules from settings.
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- Build a premium, production-ready business management mobile app for a retail store with **1 Owner** and **multiple Staff members**, each using login/signup on separate devices.
- Use a **real-time cloud database (Firebase)** with **offline support + auto-sync**.
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- ## ๐ Authentication & Security [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Owner Signup/Login:
- - Email + Password registration.
- - Phone number (OTP) login option.
- - Biometric login (Fingerprint / Face ID) after first login.
- - 4-digit Security PIN as backup login.
- - "Forgot Password" with email reset link.
- ### Staff Signup/Login:
- - Owner generates a unique **Staff Invite Code** or **QR Code**.
- - Staff joins shop using invite code + creates personal profile.
- - Staff profile includes: Name, Photo, Phone, Role Tag (Cashier / Manager / Helper).
- - Staff cannot access app until Owner **approves** their join request.
- ### Session Management:
- - Auto logout after inactivity (configurable: 5 / 15 / 30 min / Never).
- - Owner can **remotely force logout** any staff device instantly.
- - Track all login/logout timestamps with device info.
- ### Anti-Screenshot Mode (Owner Toggle):
- - Prevent staff from taking screenshots of sensitive data (sales, profits, analytics).
- ### Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): [PHASE 2]
- - Optional 2FA for Owner login (extra security layer).
- ### Panic Mode / Stealth Lock:
- - Owner can set a secret PIN that, when entered, hides all sensitive data (profit, analytics, expenses) โ useful when showing the phone to others.
- - Voice command: "Safety lock" / "Stealth mode on karo" triggers this mode.
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- ## ๐จ UI & Layout [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Theme Options:
- - ๐ต **GRADIENT BLUE** โ Clean gradient-based professional look.
- - ๐ค **CLAYMORPHISM** โ Soft 3D clay-style card elements.
- - ๐ถ **POLYMORPHISM** โ Multi-layered depth UI with shadows.
- - ๐ฎ **GLASSMORPHISM** โ Frosted glass transparent panels with blur.
- - ๐ **DARK MODE (AMOLED BLACK)** โ True black dark theme for OLED screens.
- - ๐ **CUSTOM THEME** โ Owner picks primary, secondary, accent colors manually.
- *(Each theme must have its own distinct layout structure, card designs, badges, icons, button styles, and premium visuals.)*
- ### Splash Screen:
- - Animated premium splash with shop logo + app branding on launch.
- ### Onboarding Screens (First Time Only):
- - 3โ4 swipeable intro screens explaining app features with Lottie animations.
- - "Get Started" โ Signup/Login.
- ### Owner Onboarding Wizard [PHASE 1 - MVP]: // NEW
- After first login, a 5โ10 step wizard:
- 1. Add basic shop details (Name, Logo, Address, GST).
- 2. Add key categories and 10โ20 top items.
- 3. Select modules to enable (Udhar, CRM, Suppliers, Gamification).
- 4. Set up first staff member (optional).
- 5. Choose theme and language.
- 6. Quick billing tutorial.
- *This prevents overwhelming new users.*
- ### Contextual Tooltips & "First Time" Guides: // NEW
- - On every new screen, show subtle guided tips (coach-marks).
- - Explain 6โ7 important buttons the first time only.
- - "Don't show again" option.
- - "Reset tips" option in settings.
- ### Animations & Transitions:
- - Page transitions (slide, fade, scale).
- - Button press ripple effects.
- - Card expand/collapse animations.
- - Pull-to-refresh with custom animation.
- - Skeleton loading screens (not just spinners).
- - Haptic feedback on key actions (bill save, delete, etc.).
- ### Floating Action Buttons (FAB):
- - Expandable FAB (tap โ shows: Add Item, New Bill, Add Customer, Add Expense).
- ### Header (Top Bar):
- - Left: Shop Logo (circular/rounded) + Shop Name (stylized).
- - Center: Current screen title.
- - Right: Notification Bell (with red badge count) + Overflow Menu (โฎ).
- ### Bottom Navigation (fixed, always visible, 5 tabs):
- - ๐ Dashboard | ๐งพ Billing | ๐ Udhar Ledger | ๐ Analytics | โ๏ธ Settings
- - Active tab: Animated icon + label + accent color highlight.
- - Inactive: Muted icon, no label.
- - Smooth tab-switch animation.
- ### Clear Visual Difference Between Modes:
- - ๐ **Staff Mode** โ Locked features greyed out with lock icon overlay + "Owner Only" badge.
- - ๐ **Owner Mode** โ Full access, all features unlocked, gold/premium badge shown.
- ### Product Images:
- - Shown in item list (grid view + list view toggle).
- ### Bill Animation:
- - Professional, smooth Lottie animation when a bill is generated.
- - Examples: receipt printing effect, checkmark burst, confetti for big sales.
- ### Quick Edit Bill:
- - Swipe on recent bill โ Edit option.
- - Owner can set time limit for edits (e.g., within 30 min / 1 hour / same day).
- ### Multi-language Support:
- - ๐ฌ๐ง ENGLISH
- - ๐ฎ๐ณ HINGLISH
- - ๐ฎ๐ณ HINDI (เคนเคฟเคเคฆเฅ)
- - ๐ฎ๐ณ MARATHI (เคฎเคฐเคพเค เฅ)
- - Language selector in settings + first-time setup.
- - All labels, buttons, messages, notifications, AI responses change accordingly.
- ### Advanced Localization Infrastructure: // NEW
- - All texts via localization files (ARB/JSON).
- - Ability to push updated translations without full app update.
- - Structure ready for adding more languages later.
- ### Home Screen Widget: [PHASE 2]
- - Small widget: Today's Sale + Today's Profit + Quick Bill button.
- - Medium widget: Top 3 selling items + sales graph mini preview.
- ### Notification Center (In-App):
- - Dedicated notification screen (bell icon tap).
- - Categories: Stock Alerts, Udhar Reminders, Staff Activity, Payment Received, AI Alerts, System.
- - Mark as read / Clear all.
- ### Quick Actions from App Icon (Long Press):
- - New Bill, Search Item, Today's Sales, Open AI Assistant.
- ### System-Wide Search (Command Palette): // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - Global search bar (or voice command).
- - Search across: Items, Customers, Udhar, Bills, Settings, Help Articles.
- - Keyboard shortcut support (for tablets with keyboards).
- - Recent searches history.
- - AI-powered fuzzy search.
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- ## ๐ค AI Assistant (Left Side โ Persistent) [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Placement & Appearance:
- - Persistent floating icon/handle on every screen (left side).
- - Tap โ Opens AI chat/command panel (slide-in from left).
- - Long press (3 seconds) on Dashboard โ Opens **Camera for Barcode Billing**.
- - Drag handle up/down to reposition.
- ### AI Visual Design:
- - Well-designed, BIG, visually premium AI panel.
- - Animated AI avatar/mascot (e.g., friendly robot or shop assistant character).
- - Chat-style interface with speech bubbles.
- - Microphone button (hold to speak / tap to toggle).
- - Text input option for typing commands.
- ### AI Voice System:
- - Communicates through **voice output** (Text-to-Speech with natural voice).
- - Supports multiple languages: ENGLISH, HINGLISH, HINDI, MARATHI.
- - When user says a language name (e.g., "Hindi"), AI switches to that language.
- - Voice speed adjustable (Slow / Normal / Fast).
- - Male/Female voice option.
- ### Central AI Settings Panel (Owner Control): // NEW
- One centralized place to control:
- - Which AI features are enabled (camera, voice, fraud detection).
- - Data used by AI (e.g., allow/not allow customer text analysis).
- - Language, tone, and level of automation.
- - Voice preferences (speed, gender).
- - **Staff cannot change these settings.**
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- ### ๐๏ธ AI Core Capabilities [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- #### Voice-Controlled Full App:
- Complete app navigation via voice commands:
- - "Open Billing" โ navigates to Billing tab.
- - "Go to Dashboard" โ switches to Dashboard.
- - "Show Analytics" โ opens Analytics.
- - "Open Settings" โ opens Settings.
- - "Search [item name]" โ searches item.
- - "Open Udhar" โ opens Ledger.
- - "Show today's sales" โ displays today's summary.
- - "Show notifications" โ opens notification center.
- #### Voice Billing (Full Flow):
- Create complete bills by speaking:
- - "New Bill" โ starts fresh bill.
- - "Add [Product Name] [Quantity]" โ adds item (e.g., "Add Maggi 5").
- - "Remove [Product Name]" โ removes item from bill.
- - "Change quantity of [Product Name] to [number]" โ edits quantity.
- - "Apply 10% discount" โ applies discount.
- - "Total kitna hai?" (Hinglish) โ AI speaks total amount.
- - "Bill save karo" โ saves bill.
- - "Print karo" โ generates PDF/print.
- - "Customer name [Name], number [Number]" โ adds customer details.
- - "Udhar mein daalo" โ converts to credit bill.
- - "Payment mode cash/online/UPI" โ sets payment method.
- #### Voice Item Creation:
- Add new inventory items entirely via voice:
- - "Add new item" โ starts item creation.
- - "Name: Parle G" โ sets name.
- - "Price: 10 rupees" โ sets price.
- - "Stock: 50" โ sets quantity.
- - "Category: Biscuits" โ sets category.
- - "GST: 5 percent" โ sets tax.
- - "Save item" โ saves to inventory.
- #### AI Camera Billing:
- - Take photo of items on counter โ AI detects items using image recognition โ auto-creates bill.
- - Works with common retail products (packaged goods with visible labels).
- - If item not recognized: AI asks "Yeh kya item hai?" and lets user confirm/correct.
- - Batch scan: Take photo of multiple items at once.
- #### AI Camera Stock Count:
- - Take photo of shelf โ AI counts visible items โ compares with inventory records โ flags mismatches.
- #### Barcode Billing (Long Press AI Button):
- - Opens camera in barcode scanning mode.
- - Scan product barcode โ item auto-added to bill.
- - Continuous scan mode: Scan multiple items one after another.
- - Beep sound + vibration on successful scan.
- - If barcode not in inventory โ AI asks "Add new item with this barcode?"
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- ### ๐ฏ Custom Voice Commands / Macros (Owner-Defined) // NEW [PHASE 2]
- Owner can define custom shortcuts:
- | Voice Command | Action |
- |---------------|--------|
- | "Evening report" | Opens analytics, reads short summary, shows Udhar due |
- | "Check staff today" | Opens staff analytics + attendance |
- | "Open shop checklist" / "Dukaan kholne ka checklist chalu karo" | Starts Opening Checklist (shutters, fridges, cash count, cleaning) โ Mark tasks done โ Save log |
- | "Start festival mode [festival name]" / "Festival mode Diwali on karo" | Enable Festival Mode โ Load last year's data โ Show suggestions |
- | "Aaj ka staff report dikhao" | Opens Staff Analytics โ Shows presence, bills, revenue, refunds, leaderboard |
- | "Udhar follow-ups" / "Aaj kiska udhar vasool karna hai?" | Opens Udhar filtered to "Due today + Overdue" โ Reads names + amounts โ Offers batch WhatsApp reminders |
- | "Supplier summary" / "Supplier ka hisaab batao" | Opens Supplier overview โ Shows outstanding dues, pending orders |
- | "Big spenders list" / "Is mahine ke top customers dikhao" | Opens Customer Analytics โ Filters last 30 days โ Shows top customers โ Option to send offer |
- | "Quiet hours mode" / "DND mode on karo" | Enables DND for non-critical notifications until specified time |
- | "Owner away mode" / "Main bahar jaa raha hoon, manager mode on karo" | Elevates chosen staff to delegated rights temporarily |
- | "Safety lock" / "Stealth mode on karo" | Triggers Panic/Stealth Lock โ Hides sensitive data |
- | "Backup now" / "Abhi full backup lo" | Starts immediate full cloud backup โ Shows progress โ Confirms |
- | "Send daily WhatsApp report" / "Aaj ka WhatsApp report bhejo" | Generates summary โ Opens WhatsApp with pre-filled report |
- | "Training mode for new staff" / "Naye staff ke liye training shuru karo" | Opens Training Center โ Starts beginner module |
- | "Today's target progress" / "Aaj ka target kitna hua?" | Speaks % achieved, remaining amount, pattern, tips |
- | "Reorder essentials" / "Essential items reorder karo" | Filters low stock essentials โ Creates purchase order suggestions |
- | "Billing speed check" / "Billing speed ka analysis dikhao" | Analyzes avg time per bill per staff โ Highlights slow vs fast |
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- ### ๐ง AI Deep Analytics & Insights // NEW
- #### Top Selling Items:
- - "Top selling items this week" โ shows ranked list + speaks summary.
- - "Sabse zyada kya bikta hai?" โ AI responds in chosen language.
- #### Low Stock Prediction:
- - Predicts which items will go out of stock based on sales velocity.
- - Warns 2-3 days before stock finishes.
- - "Kal tak kya khatam hoga?" โ AI lists items at risk.
- - Suggests reorder quantities based on average daily sales.
- #### Theft / Loss Detection:
- - Monitors: "Stock reduced but no sale recorded."
- - Flags possible theft/loss with item name, quantity mismatch, timestamp.
- - Weekly theft/loss summary report.
- #### Staff Fraud Alert Detection:
- AI analyzes patterns:
- - Excessive refunds by a single staff member.
- - Bills deleted or edited suspiciously.
- - Discounts given without authorization.
- - Billing during non-shift hours.
- - Stock adjustments without sales.
- Flags suspicious activity with severity level (Low / Medium / High / Critical).
- Owner gets instant push notification for High/Critical alerts.
- #### Root Cause Analysis for Sales Drops/Spikes: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - If sales suddenly fall/rise, AI analyzes: weather, day of week, category performance, staff shifts, returns.
- - Suggests likely reasons and fixes.
- #### Business Health Score & Alerts: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - AI creates simple "Shop Health Score" (0โ100).
- - Based on: Sales, Profit, Expenses, Udhar, Stock health, Theft risk, Trends.
- - Gives tips to improve it.
- - Daily/weekly health report.
- #### Customer Sentiment Dashboard: // NEW [PHASE 3]
- - AI analyzes ratings, feedback messages, Udhar behavior.
- - Shows mood trends: "This month, complaints about 'billing speed' increased."
- - Suggests improvements.
- #### AI Predicts Customer Arrival:
- - Predicts busy times / expected customer volume based on historical data.
- - "Aaj kitne customers aayenge?" โ AI gives estimate.
- - Predicts what returning customers are likely to purchase.
- - Suggests staffing needs based on predicted traffic.
- #### Local Events & Holiday Awareness: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - AI considers local festivals, holidays, sports events (owner inputs calendar).
- - Adjusts predictions and suggests special stocking or offers.
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- ### ๐ AI Coaching & Training // NEW
- #### AI-Guided Store Opening & Closing Checklists: [PHASE 2]
- - Morning/evening, AI walks staff through voice-driven checklist.
- - Items: Shutter, cash drawer count, fridge temperature, expiry checks, cleaning.
- - Marks items as done with timestamp and staff name.
- #### Staff Onboarding Coach: [PHASE 2]
- - New staff can use special training mode.
- - AI gives guided practice sessions: Billing, Returns, Udhar.
- - Quizzes staff and tracks progress.
- - Owner sees training completion status per staff.
- #### In-App 'How Do I Do This?' Guide: [PHASE 1]
- - Staff can ask: "Bill ko Udhar mein kaise daalu?"
- - AI replies with step-by-step instructions.
- - Can highlight correct buttons/screens.
- #### AI Daily Briefing:
- - Every morning (configurable time), AI gives voice briefing:
- - Yesterday's summary (sales, profit, top items).
- - Today's predictions (expected sales, busy hours).
- - Low stock warnings.
- - Udhar reminders due today.
- - Staff schedule for today.
- - Any pending actions.
- #### Midday Performance Nudges: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - At configurable times, AI gives quick progress updates.
- - "By 2 PM, you've achieved 40% of today's target. Evening usually brings 60%โconsider pushing cold drinks."
- #### AI Goal Coach:
- - Tracks daily/weekly/monthly goals.
- - Motivational messages when ahead of target.
- - Suggestions when falling behind.
- - "Aaj ka target complete hoga?" โ AI predicts based on current pace.
- #### Owner Stress & Time Management Coach: // NEW [PHASE 3]
- - Based on late-night usage, frequent manual work, pending tasks.
- - Suggests delegation ideas, simplifying routines, using more automation.
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- ### ๐ AI Marketing & Growth // NEW
- #### AI Festival Preparation Mode:
- Activate for upcoming festivals (Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Navratri, etc.):
- - AI suggests which items to stock more (based on last year's festival data).
- - Expected demand increase percentage.
- - Recommended discounts to attract customers.
- - Festival-specific product bundles.
- - Predicted revenue for festival period.
- #### Social Media Post Assistant: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - AI drafts promotional posts for WhatsApp Status / Instagram / Facebook.
- - In chosen language.
- - Short, medium, and long versions.
- - With hashtags and call-to-action.
- #### AI WhatsApp Message Generator:
- AI generates professional WhatsApp messages for:
- - Udhar reminders (polite, firm, or final warning tone).
- - Festival greetings to customers.
- - New product announcements.
- - Special offer notifications.
- - Thank you messages after purchase.
- #### AI Customer Service Phrases:
- - Suggests phrases for staff to use with customers.
- - "Customer ko kya bolu?" โ AI gives polite responses for common situations:
- - Out of stock items.
- - Price negotiations.
- - Return/refund requests.
- - Loyalty point explanations.
- #### AI Business Tips:
- - Daily business tip notification (retail-specific).
- - Tips on: Display arrangement, upselling, cross-selling, customer retention.
- - "Mujhe ek business tip do" โ AI provides actionable tip.
- #### What-If Pricing Simulator: // NEW [PHASE 3]
- - Owner asks: "If I increase Maggi price by โน2, what happens?"
- - AI predicts change in sales volume, profit, risk of losing customers.
- #### AI Smart Pricing:
- Suggests optimal pricing based on:
- - Competitor awareness (manual input of competitor prices).
- - Demand patterns.
- - Profit margin targets.
- - Slow-moving items (suggests markdowns).
- - "Yeh item ki price sahi hai?" โ AI analyzes and suggests.
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- ### โก AI Automation & Workflows // NEW
- #### AI Shop Brain (Memory System):
- AI remembers EVERYTHING about the shop:
- - Which item sells more on which day of the week.
- - Seasonal trends (winter vs summer products).
- - Customer purchase patterns and preferences.
- - Price change history and impact on sales.
- - Peak business hours.
- - Weather-based sales patterns.
- Ask anything: "Monday ko sabse zyada kya bikta hai?" โ AI answers from memory.
- #### AI Task Automation Suggestions: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - AI notices repetitive manual actions (e.g., sending same summary every night).
- - Offers: "Do you want me to automate this as a daily 9 PM WhatsApp summary?"
- #### Owner Voice Notes โ Action Items: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - Owner speaks: "Reminder: increase cold drink prices next week and talk to Pepsi supplier."
- - AI converts to tasks with dates and categories.
- - Links to relevant items/suppliers.
- #### AI-Guided Physical Stock Take: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - During stock audit, AI guides item by item (voice).
- - "Now count Parle G 50g."
- - Staff reads counts, AI auto-compares with system.
- - Flags discrepancies live.
- #### Supplier Negotiation Helper: // NEW [PHASE 3]
- - Before calling a supplier, AI prepares talking points:
- - Average orders
- - Payment history
- - Competitor prices (if entered)
- - Suggested target price/credit terms
- #### AI Profit Optimizer:
- Analyzes all products and suggests:
- - Which items to push more (high margin).
- - Which items are losing money (low margin / high waste).
- - Bundle suggestions for better profits.
- - "Profit kaise badhau?" โ AI gives specific action plan.
- #### AI Expiry Tracker:
- - For perishable goods: Track expiry dates.
- - AI warns before items expire.
- - Suggests discounting near-expiry items.
- - "Kya expire hone wala hai?" โ AI lists items.
- #### Multi-Language Translator for Customer Talks: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - Staff speaks in Hindi; AI instantly shows same phrase in English/Marathi.
- - Helps with tourists or out-of-state customers.
- #### Fine-Tuning to Owner Preferences: // NEW [PHASE 3]
- - AI learns from owner's repeated corrections.
- - Preferred profit margins, discount style, customer tone.
- - Over time, all suggestions align with those preferences.
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- ### ๐ AI Voice Responses (Trained Keywords):
- AI is trained with ALL business-related keywords and phrases:
- | Category | Keywords |
- |----------|----------|
- | **Billing** | bill, receipt, invoice, total, amount, subtotal, grand total, payment, cash, online, UPI, card, change, balance |
- | **Inventory** | stock, item, product, quantity, piece, packet, box, carton, dozen, kg, gram, liter, add, remove, update, edit, delete |
- | **Financial** | profit, loss, revenue, expense, margin, cost, sale, purchase, earning, income, payment, due, credit, debit |
- | **Customer** | customer, buyer, regular, new, loyal, contact, number, name, address |
- | **Operations** | open, close, start, stop, show, hide, search, find, create, make, save, print, share, send, cancel, reset, undo, redo |
- | **Analytics** | report, graph, chart, analysis, trend, comparison, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, today, yesterday, this week, this month |
- | **Hindi/Hinglish** | "kitna", "dikhao", "banao", "nikalo", "jodna", "hatao", "bachao", "bhejo", "bolo", "batao", "khareedna", "bechna" |
- | **Marathi** | "เคเคฟเคคเฅ", "เคฆเคพเคเคตเคพ", "เคฌเคจเคตเคพ", "เคเคพเคขเคพ", "เคเฅเคกเคพ", "เคชเคพเค เคตเคพ", "เคธเคพเคเคเคพ" |
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- ## ๐ Dashboard [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Welcome Banner:
- - "Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening, [Owner/Staff Name]" with animated greeting.
- - Shows current date, time, day.
- - Weather indicator (optional, location-based).
- ### Quick Stats Cards (Animated counters):
- - ๐ฐ Today's Sale (total revenue).
- - ๐ Today's Profit (Sales โ Cost โ Expenses).
- - ๐งพ Bills Created Today (count).
- - ๐ฅ Customers Served Today.
- - ๐ฆ Items in Stock (total count).
- - โ ๏ธ Low Stock Items (count with red badge).
- - ๐ Pending Udhar (total amount).
- ### Daily Goal Tracker:
- - Set daily sales/profit goals.
- - Visual circular progress bar showing current progress.
- - Color changes: Red (0-30%) โ Yellow (30-70%) โ Green (70-100%) โ Gold animation (100%+).
- - AI motivational messages based on progress.
- ### Mini Sales Graph:
- - Last 7 days sales trend (sparkline chart).
- - Tap to expand to full analytics.
- ### Inventory Section:
- - Toggle: Grid View (cards with images) / List View (compact rows).
- - Each item shows: Image, Name, Category, Price (MRP + Selling), Stock quantity, Low stock badge.
- - Add / Edit / Remove items.
- - GST & Discount fields per item.
- - Category tags with color coding.
- - Sort by: Name, Price (High/Low), Stock (High/Low), Category, Recently Added, Most Sold.
- - Filter by: Category, Price Range, Stock Status, GST Slab.
- ### Multiple Barcodes / Aliases per Item: // NEW [PHASE 2]
- - Allow multiple barcodes for the same product.
- - Different packaging, supplier codes all resolve to correct inventory item.
- - "Alias" names for searching (e.g., "Maggi" and "Noodles").
- ### Search Bar (Prominent):
- - Text search with auto-suggestions.
- - Voice search button (microphone icon).
- - Barcode scan button.
- - Recent searches history.
- - AI Smart Search: Fuzzy search finds items even with misspellings.
- ### Low Stock Section:
- - Dedicated section/card showing items below threshold.
- - Red/Orange highlight.
- - AI predictions integrated ("Will run out in ~2 days").
- - Quick restock button (update quantity directly).
- ### Recent Activity Feed:
- - Last 5-10 activities (bills, stock updates, new customers).
- - Scrollable, with timestamps and actor (who did it).
- ### Quick Action Buttons:
- - New Bill, Add Item, Add Expense, Scan Barcode.
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- ## ๐งพ Billing Module [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Fast Billing Interface:
- - Item search: Text + Voice + Barcode Scan.
- - Recently billed items (quick-add chips at top).
- - Frequently billed items section.
- - Manual item input (for items not in inventory): Name, Price, Qty.
- - Quantity adjuster: โ / + buttons with manual number input.
- - Real-time running total displayed prominently.
- ### Customer Section (Top of Bill):
- - Optional customer name field.
- - WhatsApp number with +91 prefix (auto-formatted).
- - Auto-suggest existing customers as you type.
- - "New Customer" badge for first-time buyers.
- - Loyalty points display (if customer is registered).
- ### Bill Items List:
- - Each item row: Image (small), Name, Qty, Rate, GST, Discount, Subtotal.
- - Swipe left to remove item.
- - Tap to edit quantity/discount.
- - Drag to reorder (optional).
- ### Tax & Discount:
- - GST per item (auto-calculated based on item settings).
- - GST on total bill (configurable).
- - Discount per item OR per bill (percentage or flat amount).
- - "MRP vs Selling Price" support.
- - Tax breakdown display (CGST + SGST or IGST).
- ### Payment Mode Selector:
- - ๐ต Cash
- - ๐ฑ UPI / Online
- - ๐ณ Card
- - ๐ Split Payment (part cash + part online) with amount splitter.
- - ๐ Udhar (Credit) โ auto-redirects to Udhar module.
- ### Return / Refund Toggle:
- - Switch bill to "Return Mode."
- - Select items being returned.
- - Refund amount auto-calculated.
- - Inventory auto-restocked.
- - Profit auto-adjusted.
- - Refund method: Cash Back / Store Credit / Adjustment in next bill.
- - Reason for return (dropdown: Defective, Wrong Item, Customer Changed Mind, Expired, Other).
- ### Action Buttons:
- - โ **Paid & Save:**
- - Save bill to database.
- - Tag staff ID (who created the bill).
- - Auto-save customer name & WhatsApp number.
- - Auto-update inventory (reduce stock).
- - Auto-update analytics.
- - Bill completion animation plays.
- - Success sound effect.
- - ๐จ๏ธ **Print & Share:**
- - Generate professional receipt with:
- - Shop logo, name, address, GST number.
- - Bill number (auto-generated sequential).
- - Date & Time.
- - Items with details.
- - Tax breakdown.
- - Total amount.
- - Payment mode.
- - QR code for digital payment.
- - "Thank You" message (customizable).
- - Loyalty points earned.
- - Share via: WhatsApp, PDF download, Bluetooth Thermal Printer, Email.
- - Receipt templates: Classic, Modern, Minimal (owner can choose).
- - ๐ **Reset:**
- - Clear current bill form.
- - Confirmation popup: "Are you sure?"
- - Auto-save draft before clearing (recoverable).
- - ๐ **Save as Draft:**
- - Save incomplete bill for later completion.
- - Draft bills visible in a separate section.
- - Resume billing from draft.
- ### Bill History (Sub-section):
- - All bills listed with: Bill #, Date, Time, Customer, Amount, Staff, Payment Mode.
- - Search bills by: Customer name, bill number, date range, amount range.
- - Filter by: Payment mode, Staff member, Refund/Sale.
- - Quick Edit: Tap on recent bill โ Edit (within time limit set by owner).
- - Duplicate Bill: Copy items from previous bill to create new one.
- ### Lock-Screen Billing: [PHASE 3]
- - Quick bill creation from lock screen or notification quick tile.
- - Simplified interface for fast billing.
- - Requires PIN/biometric to access.
- ### Customer Loyalty Points System: [PHASE 2]
- - Configurable: Points per โน spent (e.g., 1 point per โน100).
- - Track points per customer.
- - Redeem points on future bills (configurable: โน value per point).
- - Point expiry (optional: after 6 months / 1 year / never).
- - Tier system (optional): Bronze โ Silver โ Gold โ Platinum based on total spend.
- - Tier benefits: Extra points multiplier, special discounts.
- ### Bill Animation:
- - On bill save: Smooth animation (receipt flying into folder / checkmark burst / confetti for bills above โนX).
- - Sound effect (cash register "cha-ching" or subtle chime โ toggle on/off).
- ### Auto Date & Time:
- - Each bill auto-saves accurate date, time, timezone.
- - Cannot be manually changed by staff (only owner can edit timestamp in special cases).
- ### Detect Received Online Payment (via SMS): [PHASE 2]
- - App reads payment SMS (UPI/Bank) with user permission.
- - Detects successful incoming payments (amount, sender, UPI ID).
- - Shows green confirmation badge in notification bar.
- - Auto-links payment to current/recent bill where amount matches.
- - Notification: "โน500 received from [Name] โ Link to Bill #1234?"
- ### Held Bills / Parked Bills:
- - While billing, if customer says "wait" or needs to get something:
- - Park current bill โ Start new bill โ Come back to parked bill later.
- - Multiple bills can be parked simultaneously.
- - Visual indicator showing number of parked bills.
- ### Bill Narration / Notes:
- - Add custom notes to any bill (e.g., "Customer will pick up tomorrow", "Birthday order").
- - Notes visible in bill history.
- ### Combo / Bundle Billing: [PHASE 2]
- - Create product bundles (e.g., "Festival Pack" = Item A + B + C at special price).
- - Bundles appear as single item in billing.
- - Auto-applies bundle discount.
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- ## ๐ณ Payment Reconciliation Dashboard // NEW [PHASE 2]
- ### Auto-Match Payments:
- - Auto-match online/UPI/card settlements against bills (beyond SMS detection).
- - Import bank statements (CSV/Excel) for reconciliation.
- ### Dashboard View:
- - Total payments received today/week/month.
- - Matched payments (green).
- - Unmatched payments (yellow) โ need manual linking.
- - Partial settlements (orange).
- - Reconciliation status overview.
- ### Manual Linking:
- - Tap unmatched payment โ Select bill to link.
- - Search bills by amount, date, customer.
- ### Settlement Reports:
- - Payment gateway-wise breakdown.
- - Bank-wise breakdown.
- - Daily/weekly settlement summary.
- - Export for accounting.
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- ## ๐ Udhar Ledger (Credit Module) [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Credit Billing Interface:
- - Same as main billing interface for creating credit bills.
- - Mandatory: Customer Name + Phone Number.
- - Optional: Customer Photo, Address, Aadhaar/ID (for high-value credits).
- ### Udhar Dashboard:
- - Total Udhar Outstanding (big number, red accent).
- - Total Customers with Dues.
- - Overdue amount (past promise date).
- - Today's collections expected.
- - This week/month credit given vs collected.
- ### Customer Udhar Profile:
- - Customer photo / avatar.
- - Name, Phone, WhatsApp number.
- - **Total Due** (prominently displayed).
- - **Credit Score / Trust Rating** (AI-calculated): โญโญโญโญโญ
- - Credit Limit (owner-set maximum Udhar allowed per customer).
- - All Udhar bills listed (date, amount, items, status).
- - Payment history (when they paid, how much).
- - Copy phone number button.
- ### Paid Now vs Remaining:
- - During Udhar bill: Enter amount paid now.
- - Auto-calculates remaining balance.
- - Partial payment tracking.
- ### Promise Date:
- - Calendar-based date picker for expected repayment.
- - Color coding: Green (future), Yellow (today), Red (overdue).
- - Snooze/Extend promise date with reason.
- ### Action Buttons per Customer:
- - โ **Paid** button:
- - Full payment โ clears all dues.
- - Partial payment โ enter amount โ updates remaining.
- - Payment mode selection (Cash / Online / Adjustment).
- - Auto-updates analytics.
- - ๐ฒ **Remind** button:
- - Auto-generates WhatsApp reminder message with:
- - Customer name, total due, bill details, promise date.
- - Tone selector: Polite / Firm / Final Warning.
- - AI-generated message in selected language.
- - Opens WhatsApp with pre-filled message.
- - ๐ **Call** button:
- - Direct call to customer.
- - ๐ซ **Block Credit** button:
- - Block further Udhar for this customer.
- - Staff sees warning when trying to create Udhar bill for blocked customer.
- ### Udhar Reminders & Notifications:
- - Promise date due today โ Push notification + in-app badge + AI voice alert.
- - Overdue (past promise date) โ Escalated notification daily.
- - Auto-reminder: Send WhatsApp reminder on promise date morning (configurable).
- - Weekly Udhar summary notification to owner.
- ### Udhar Analytics:
- - Top debtors (highest amount due).
- - Longest overdue customers.
- - Monthly credit given vs collected trends.
- - Bad debt prediction (AI identifies customers unlikely to pay).
- ### Udhar Interest Calculator (Optional): [PHASE 3]
- - Owner can enable interest on overdue Udhar.
- - Configurable interest rate.
- - Auto-calculates accumulated interest.
- - Displayed separately in customer profile.
- ### Customer Group / Category:
- - Group customers: Regular, VIP, Risky, Blacklisted.
- - Different credit limits per group.
- - Visual badges on customer profiles.
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- ## ๐ Public Digital Catalog / Rate List // NEW [PHASE 2]
- ### Auto-Generated Catalog:
- - Shareable catalog link generated from inventory.
- - Updates in real-time when inventory changes.
- ### Catalog Features:
- - Search functionality.
- - Category filters.
- - Product images.
- - Prices (MRP and selling price).
- - Stock availability indicator (In Stock / Limited / Out of Stock).
- - Shop branding (logo, name, contact).
- ### Sharing Options:
- - Shareable URL link.
- - QR Code generation (print for shop display).
- - WhatsApp share button.
- - Embed code for website.
- ### Customization (Owner):
- - Choose which items to show/hide.
- - Choose which categories to include.
- - Hide prices (show "Call for price").
- - Custom banner/message at top.
- - Theme matching shop branding.
- ### Customer View:
- - Mobile-optimized web page.
- - No app download required.
- - Can browse prices from home.
- - WhatsApp inquiry button per item.
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- ## ๐ Analytics & Reports [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Overview Cards:
- - Total Inventory Value (at cost price).
- - Total Sales (day / week / month / year / custom range).
- - Total Profit (day / week / month / year / custom range).
- - Total Expenses.
- - Net Profit (Profit โ Expenses).
- - Growth percentage compared to previous period.
- ### Interactive Charts & Graphs:
- - ๐ **Sales vs Profit Graph** (daily/weekly/monthly) โ Line chart with gradient fill.
- - ๐ **Category-wise Sales** (pie chart / donut chart).
- - ๐ **Sales Trend** (sparkline for quick view, expandable).
- - ๐ **Hourly Sales Heatmap** (which hours are busiest).
- - ๐ **Day-of-Week Performance** (which day sells most).
- - ๐ **Month-over-Month Comparison** (bar chart).
- - ๐ **Year-over-Year Growth** (line chart).
- All graphs: Animated on load, smooth transitions when changing date range, tap on data point shows exact values.
- ### Date Range Selector:
- - Today, Yesterday, This Week, Last Week, This Month, Last Month, This Year, Custom Range.
- - Compare two periods side by side.
- ### Top 10 Selling Items:
- - Ranked list with quantity sold, revenue generated, profit contributed.
- - Date range filterable.
- - Visual bar chart.
- ### Bottom 10 Items (Slow Moving):
- - Items with lowest sales.
- - AI suggests: Discount, remove from inventory, or rearrange display.
- ### Profit Margin Analysis:
- - Per item profit margin.
- - Overall average margin.
- - Items with highest and lowest margins.
- ### Expense Tracking:
- - Add expenses with: Category, Amount, Date, Notes, Receipt photo.
- - Categories: Rent, Electricity, Salary, Transport, Purchase, Maintenance, Marketing, Other.
- - Monthly expense breakdown (category-wise).
- - Expense vs Revenue comparison.
- ### Staff-wise Analytics:
- - Bills created per staff member.
- - Revenue generated per staff.
- - Profit contribution per staff.
- - Refunds processed per staff.
- - Average bill value per staff.
- - Staff leaderboard (ranked by configurable metric).
- - Leaderboard badge: ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ for top 3.
- ### Staff Attendance:
- - Daily attendance marking (Check-in / Check-out with timestamp).
- - Attendance method: Manual / Location-based / QR scan at shop.
- - Late arrivals tracking.
- - Monthly attendance summary.
- - Connect attendance with bills: Show bills made per shift.
- - Salary calculation helper (based on attendance + working hours).
- ### Customer Analytics:
- - Total unique customers.
- - New vs returning customers.
- - Top 10 customers by spend.
- - Customer visit frequency.
- - Average bill value per customer.
- - Customer retention rate.
- ### Smart Holiday Mode: [PHASE 2]
- - AI predicts low/high sales days (festivals, holidays, weekends, local events).
- - Visual calendar with color-coded predictions.
- - Suggestions for holiday-specific inventory.
- ### Inventory Analytics:
- - Stock turnover rate per item.
- - Dead stock identification (items not sold in X days).
- - Inventory aging report.
- - Reorder suggestions with quantities.
- ### Live Screen View (Owner Only): [PHASE 3]
- - Owner can view staff's billing screen in real-time remotely.
- - Thumbnail view of all active staff screens.
- - Tap to expand full screen view.
- - View-only (owner cannot interact).
- - Indicator on staff device: "Owner is viewing" (optional toggle).
- ### Activity Log (Audit Trail):
- - Complete log of who did what, when:
- - Item additions / edits / deletions.
- - Bill creation / edits / refunds / deletions.
- - Udhar additions / payments / edits.
- - Settings changes.
- - Login / logout events.
- - Inventory adjustments.
- - Price changes.
- - Staff additions / removals.
- - Filter by: User, Action Type, Date Range.
- - Cannot be deleted (even by owner โ integrity guarantee).
- ### Report Export:
- - Export reports as: PDF, Excel (CSV), image.
- - Auto-email daily/weekly/monthly report to owner (configurable).
- - Share reports via WhatsApp.
- ### Comparison Mode:
- - Compare any two periods side by side:
- - This Diwali vs Last Diwali.
- - This month vs Same month last year.
- - Staff A vs Staff B performance.
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- ## ๐ผ Daily Cash Count & Reconciliation Module // NEW [PHASE 2]
- ### Shift Close Cash Count:
- - At shift end, staff enters physical cash count.
- - System shows expected cash (based on cash bills - cash refunds).
- - Auto-calculates difference.
- ### Difference Handling:
- - If difference exists:
- - Staff must enter reason (dropdown: Counting error, Change given wrong, Theft suspected, Other).
- - Optional: Photo proof.
- - Notes field.
- ### Cash Count History:
- - Daily cash count log.
- - Difference trend over time.
- - Staff-wise cash handling accuracy.
- ### Alerts:
- - Repeated differences by same staff โ Flag for owner.
- - Large differences โ Immediate notification.
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- ## ๐ฅ Owner-Staff Management (Dedicated Section) // NEW [PHASE 1/2]
- ### ๐ฌ In-App OwnerโStaff Chat & Broadcasts: [PHASE 2]
- #### 1:1 Chat:
- - Secure chat between owner and individual staff.
- - Text messages.
- - Photo sharing.
- - Voice notes.
- - Message timestamps.
- #### Group Chat:
- - Owner can create group with all/selected staff.
- - Group announcements.
- #### Broadcasts:
- - Owner sends broadcast announcements.
- - Topics: Policy changes, offers, targets, schedule changes.
- - Read receipts per staff (who has seen the message).
- - Pin important messages.
- ### ๐ Staff Leave & Off-Day Management: [PHASE 2]
- #### Staff Side:
- - Request leave from app.
- - Select dates (single day / range).
- - Leave type: Sick, Personal, Emergency, Festival, Other.
- - Add reason/notes.
- - See request status: Pending / Approved / Rejected.
- #### Owner Side:
- - View all leave requests.
- - Approve / Reject with optional notes.
- - Monthly leave calendar per staff.
- - Leave balance tracking (if applicable).
- - Auto-update shift schedules on approval.
- ### ๐จ Staff Incident & Issue Reporting: [PHASE 2]
- #### Staff Can Report:
- - Abusive customer (with details).
- - Product issue (damage, quality).
- - Device/equipment issue.
- - Safety concern.
- - Other incidents.
- #### Report Includes:
- - Category selection.
- - Description text.
- - Photo attachments.
- - Timestamp (auto).
- - Urgency level.
- #### Owner View:
- - Categorized incident log.
- - Filter by: Staff, Category, Date, Urgency.
- - Mark as: Reviewed / In Progress / Resolved.
- - Add response/action taken.
- ### โ Escalation & Approval Workflows: [PHASE 2]
- For risky actions, staff must get owner approval:
- - Refund above โนX amount.
- - Discount above X%.
- - Delete bill.
- - Edit old bill.
- - Manual stock adjustment.
- - Credit above limit to customer.
- #### Workflow:
- 1. Staff initiates action โ System shows "Requires Owner Approval".
- 2. Staff adds reason/notes.
- 3. Push notification sent to owner.
- 4. Owner reviews in app โ Approve / Deny with notes.
- 5. Staff gets notification of decision.
- 6. If approved, action is executed.
- 7. Full audit trail maintained.
- ### โฐ Break & Idle Time Tracking: [PHASE 2]
- #### Staff Side:
- - Simple Start/End break buttons.
- - Break types: Lunch, Tea, Personal, Prayer.
- - Timer shows break duration.
- #### Owner View:
- - Total break time per staff per day.
- - Idle gaps (time when no billing activity AND not on break).
- - Break time vs billing activity correlation.
- - Alerts for excessive breaks.
- ### ๐ฑ Staff Device Management & Trusted Devices: [PHASE 2]
- #### Owner Can See:
- - Which devices each staff account is logged into.
- - Device info: Model, OS, last active time.
- - Login history per device.
- #### Actions:
- - Mark device as "Trusted" (no re-verification needed).
- - Revoke device access (force logout).
- - Require re-verification on new devices.
- - Set max devices per staff account.
- #### Security:
- - New device login โ Owner notification.
- - Untrusted device โ Limited features until verified.
- ### ๐ Owner Delegation Mode (Acting Manager): [PHASE 2]
- #### Setup:
- - Owner selects trusted staff member.
- - Sets delegation period (start date/time to end date/time).
- - Selects powers to grant:
- - โ Approve refunds
- - โ View analytics
- - โ View profit
- - โ Manage shifts
- - โ Approve leave requests
- - โ Add/edit inventory
- - โ View Udhar details
- - โ Send broadcast messages
- #### During Delegation:
- - Staff sees "Acting Manager" badge.
- - Access to granted features.
- - All actions logged with "Acting Manager" tag.
- #### Auto-Expiry:
- - Delegation automatically ends at set time.
- - Owner can revoke early.
- - Notification to both parties.
- ### ๐ก Anonymous Staff Feedback / Suggestion Box: [PHASE 2]
- #### Staff Can Submit:
- - Anonymous suggestions.
- - Anonymous complaints.
- - Process improvement ideas.
- - Morale/culture feedback.
- #### Features:
- - Truly anonymous (no way to trace back).
- - Categories: Process, Equipment, Schedule, Colleagues, Management, Other.
- - Owner sees aggregated feedback.
- - Cannot see who submitted what.
- #### Owner Actions:
- - Mark as: Noted / Will Consider / Implemented / Not Feasible.
- - Post public response (staff see response without knowing who asked).
- ### ๐ Per-Staff KPI Dashboard (Mini View for Staff): [PHASE 1]
- Each staff member sees their own key numbers:
- - Today's bills created.
- - Today's revenue generated.
- - Average bill value.
- - Refunds processed.
- - Current leaderboard rank.
- - Week/Month performance trend.
- - Streak (consecutive days with bills).
- - Badges earned.
- **Note:** Does NOT show full shop profit or sensitive owner data.
- *Motivates self-improvement without exposing full business details.*
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- ## โ Staff Task Management & Checklists // NEW [PHASE 2]
- ### Task Creation (Owner):
- - Create daily/weekly tasks.
- - Examples: "Clean shelves", "Update prices", "Check expiry", "Arrange display".
- - Set frequency: Daily, Weekly, One-time.
- - Set due time.
- - Assign to specific staff or "Any available".
- - Priority: Low, Medium, High.
- - Add instructions/notes.
- - Require photo proof on completion.
- ### Task View (Staff):
- - See assigned tasks.
- - Filter: Today, This Week, Pending, Completed.
- - Check off completed tasks.
- - Upload photo proof (if required).
- - Add completion notes.
- - Mark as "Need Help" if stuck.
- ### AI Reminders:
- - AI reminds staff of pending tasks.
- - Voice: "You have 2 pending tasks for today."
- - Push notifications before due time.
- ### Task Dashboard (Owner):
- - Overview of all tasks.
- - Completion rate by staff.
- - Overdue tasks highlighted.
- - Task history and patterns.
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- ## โ๏ธ Settings (Tabbed โ 5 Tabs) [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Tab 1: ๐ช Shop Identity
- - Shop Name (editable).
- - Shop Logo (upload / crop / resize).
- - Shop Address.
- - Shop Phone & WhatsApp Number.
- - GST Number (GSTIN).
- - Shop QR Code upload (for payments) with + button to update.
- - Theme Selector (visual preview of each theme).
- - Live preview before applying.
- - Font Size (Small / Medium / Large โ for accessibility).
- - Bill Header/Footer customization.
- ### Tab 2: ๐พ Data & Backup
- - **History View:** All transactions, inventory changes, login history, activity log.
- - **Reset History** (Owner only): Selective reset with PIN confirmation.
- - **One-Tap Full Shop Backup:** Backup all data to cloud. Auto-backup options.
- - **One-Tap Shop Transfer:** Transfer entire shop data to new phone.
- - **Export Data:** Export all data as Excel/CSV.
- - **Import Data:** Import inventory from Excel/CSV file.
- ### Sandbox / Test Mode for Owners: // NEW [PHASE 3]
- - Separate "Test Space" where owner can:
- - Try price changes, discounts, AI suggestions.
- - Test staff permissions.
- - Practice features.
- - Without impacting real data and analytics.
- - Clear "TEST MODE" banner.
- ### Tab 3: โก Operations
- - **Inventory Settings:** Low stock threshold, auto-reorder alerts, product images, category management, unit management, barcode settings.
- - **Multiple Barcodes per Item:** // NEW โ Enable scanning multiple barcodes for same item.
- - **Billing Settings:** Bill number prefix/sequence, default tax, discount permissions, refund permissions, max edit time, receipt template, sound effects, held bills, quick billing items.
- - **Loyalty Points Settings:** Enable/disable, points per โน, redemption value, expiry, tiers.
- - **Share Item List:** Export inventory as PDF/Excel/WhatsApp.
- - **Daily WhatsApp Summary:** Enable/disable, time to send, contents.
- - **Auto Price Update Reminder:** Remind every X days.
- - **Printer Settings:** Bluetooth connection, paper size, test print, auto-print.
- ### Tab 4: ๐ค Staff Management
- - **Staff List:** All staff with photo, name, role, status, join date.
- - **Add Staff:** Generate invite code/QR, set role.
- - **Staff Permissions (Granular):**
- - โ Create Bills
- - โ Edit Bills
- - โ Delete Bills
- - โ Process Refunds
- - โ Apply Discounts
- - โ View Profit/Analytics
- - โ Add/Edit Inventory
- - โ Delete Inventory Items
- - โ View Udhar
- - โ Create Udhar
- - โ Mark Udhar Paid
- - โ View Activity Log
- - โ Access Settings
- - โ Export Data
- - **Remove Staff:** Deactivate or permanently remove.
- - **Staff Performance:** Quick view of each staff's KPIs.
- - **Shift Management:** Define and assign shifts, track adherence.
- ### Tab 5: โ Help & Support
- - **Help Center:** Searchable FAQs, feature tutorials, video guides.
- - **Contact Support:** WhatsApp, Email, Phone, In-app feedback.
- - **Report a Bug:** With automatic device info.
- - **Feature Request:** Suggest new features.
- - **Demo Mode:** Demo login with sample data.
- - **App Info:** Version, Terms, Privacy Policy, Licenses.
- - **Rate the App:** Link to store rating.
- - **What's New:** Changelog.
- ### Language Selection:
- - ๐ฌ๐ง ENGLISH | ๐ฎ๐ณ HINGLISH | ๐ฎ๐ณ HINDI | ๐ฎ๐ณ MARATHI
- - Changes ALL app text, labels, notifications, AI responses.
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- ## ๐ Automation & Notifications System [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Push Notifications:
- - ๐ฆ Low stock alert.
- - ๐ Udhar promise date due.
- - ๐ฐ Online payment received.
- - ๐งพ Daily sales summary.
- - ๐ต๏ธ Theft/Loss detection alert.
- - ๐ค Staff fraud alert.
- - ๐ฏ Daily goal achieved.
- - ๐ Weekly business report ready.
- - ๐ก AI business tip.
- - ๐ Festival preparation reminder.
- - ๐ Auto price update reminder.
- - ๐ค New staff join request.
- - ๐ Login from new device alert.
- - ๐ฆ Item expiry warning.
- - ๐ Staff leaderboard updates.
- - โ Approval request (for escalations). // NEW
- ### In-App Notification Center:
- - All notifications in one place.
- - Categorized tabs: All, Stock, Billing, Udhar, Staff, AI, System.
- - Read/Unread status.
- - Tap notification โ Navigate to relevant screen.
- ### Smart Notifications:
- - DND mode (quiet hours).
- - Priority levels: Critical (always alert), Important (normal), Info (silent).
- - Notification sound customization.
- ### Automated Actions:
- - Low stock โ Auto-generate reorder list.
- - Udhar overdue โ Auto-send WhatsApp reminder.
- - Daily summary โ Auto-send to owner WhatsApp.
- - Bill saved โ Auto-reduce inventory.
- - Refund โ Auto-restock + adjust profit.
- - Online payment detected โ Auto-link to bill.
- - Offline โ Show banner, queue changes.
- - Back online โ Show sync status.
- ### Scheduled Reports:
- - Daily report: End of day.
- - Weekly report: Monday morning.
- - Monthly report: 1st of month.
- - Delivery: Push + WhatsApp + Email (configurable).
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- ## ๐ฐ Expense Manager [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Add Expense:
- - Amount, Category, Date, Payment mode, Notes, Receipt photo.
- - Categories: Rent, Electricity, Water, Salary, Transport, Purchase, Maintenance, Marketing, Packaging, Miscellaneous, Custom.
- - Recurring expense toggle (daily / weekly / monthly).
- ### Expense Dashboard:
- - Total expenses by period.
- - Category-wise breakdown (pie chart).
- - Monthly trend (bar chart).
- - Budget vs Actual comparison.
- - True net profit: Revenue - COGS - Expenses.
- ### Budget Setting: [PHASE 2]
- - Set monthly budget per category.
- - Alert at 80% and 100% utilization.
- - Visual budget bar per category.
- ### Recurring Expenses:
- - Auto-add on schedule.
- - Reminder before due date.
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- ## ๐ฆ Supplier / Vendor Management [PHASE 2]
- ### Supplier Profiles:
- - Name, Company, Phone, WhatsApp, Email, Address.
- - Items supplied (linked to inventory).
- - Payment terms.
- - Rating (owner rates suppliers).
- ### Purchase Orders:
- - Create purchase orders for suppliers.
- - Track status: Ordered โ Shipped โ Received.
- - Auto-update inventory on "Received."
- - Purchase history per supplier.
- ### Supplier Payment Tracking:
- - Track payments made.
- - Outstanding dues to suppliers.
- - Payment reminders.
- ### Quick Reorder:
- - From low stock alert โ Tap "Reorder" โ Auto-generates order.
- - Send order via WhatsApp to supplier.
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- ## ๐ฅ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) [PHASE 2]
- ### Customer Database:
- - Auto-saved from bills.
- - Manual add with: Name, Phone, WhatsApp, Email, Address, Birthday, Anniversary, Notes.
- - Customer photo (optional).
- - Tags: Regular, VIP, Wholesale, Retail, Risky.
- ### Customer Profile View:
- - Total spend (lifetime).
- - Total bills.
- - Last visit date.
- - Favorite items (most purchased).
- - Loyalty points balance.
- - Udhar status.
- - Visit frequency.
- - AI-predicted next visit.
- ### Customer Communication:
- - WhatsApp message (individual or bulk).
- - Birthday/Anniversary auto-greetings.
- - Festival greetings.
- - New product announcements.
- - Special offer notifications.
- ### Customer Segmentation:
- - AI auto-segments: Loyal, At-Risk, Lost, New.
- - Target specific segments with messages/offers.
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- ## ๐ Offline-First Architecture [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Full Offline Operation:
- - Create bills offline.
- - Add/edit inventory offline.
- - Create Udhar entries offline.
- - Add expenses offline.
- - All data saved to local database (SQLite / Hive).
- ### Auto-Sync:
- - Internet restored โ automatic background sync.
- - Conflict resolution: Last-write-wins with owner override.
- - Sync status indicator: ๐ข Synced | ๐ก Syncing... | ๐ด Offline.
- ### Offline Indicators:
- - Top banner: "๐ก No internet. Bills will sync automatically."
- - Pending items show "โณ Pending sync" badge.
- - On reconnect: "โ Back online! All data synced."
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- ## ๐ฑ Responsive Design & Performance [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Screen Compatibility:
- - All screen sizes: 5" to 10"+.
- - Adaptive layouts.
- - Landscape mode support for tablets.
- ### Performance:
- - App opens in under 2 seconds.
- - Smooth 60fps animations.
- - Lazy loading for long lists.
- - Image compression.
- - Cache management.
- - Memory-efficient for low-end devices.
- ### Accessibility:
- - Font size options.
- - High contrast mode.
- - Screen reader compatible.
- - Touch targets minimum 48x48dp.
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- ## ๐ก๏ธ Data Security & Privacy [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Data Encryption:
- - All data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/SSL).
- - Sensitive data encrypted at rest.
- - Firebase security rules.
- ### Privacy:
- - SMS permission only for payment detection.
- - Camera permission only for barcode/AI.
- - Microphone permission only for voice commands.
- - No third-party data sharing.
- - GDPR-aware handling.
- ### Data Ownership:
- - Owner owns all data.
- - Owner can export anytime.
- - Owner can delete permanently.
- - Staff removal doesn't delete historical data.
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- ## ๐ฎ Gamification & Engagement [PHASE 2]
- ### Staff Gamification:
- - Daily/Weekly/Monthly challenges.
- - XP (experience points) system.
- - Level badges: Beginner โ Pro โ Expert โ Master Seller.
- - Leaderboard with animated rankings.
- - Owner can set prizes.
- ### Owner Achievements:
- - Milestone badges.
- - Monthly progress report cards.
- ### Daily Streaks:
- - Consecutive days with bills.
- - Special badges for 30-day, 100-day, 365-day streaks.
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- ## ๐ Multi-Store Support (Future-Ready) [PHASE 3]
- ### Architecture Ready For:
- - Multiple store locations.
- - Switch between stores.
- - Combined analytics.
- - Staff assigned per store.
- - Inventory transfer between stores.
- *(Can be locked as "Coming Soon" for initial release.)*
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- ## ๐งช Demo Mode [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Demo Login:
- - Email: [email protected]
- - Password: demo1234
- ### Pre-filled Data:
- - 50+ sample products with images.
- - 30+ sample bills.
- - 10+ sample customers with Udhar.
- - Sample expenses.
- - Sample staff members.
- - 3 months of analytics data.
- ### Demo Features:
- - Banner: "๐ก DEMO MODE โ Data will not be saved permanently."
- - All features fully functional.
- - "Exit Demo" โ Redirects to real signup.
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- ## ๐ฑ Android Runtime Permission System [PHASE 1 - MVP]
- ### Permissions Required:
- - ๐ท Camera (barcode, AI camera billing).
- - ๐ฑ SMS (payment detection).
- - ๐ค Microphone (voice commands).
- - ๐ Notifications (push alerts).
- ### Permission Flow:
- 1. **Pre-permission explanation screen:**
- - Clear explanation of why permission is needed.
- - What feature requires it.
- - Privacy assurance.
- 2. **Request Options:**
- - Allow
- - Deny
- - Don't ask again
- 3. **If Denied:**
- - Show which features won't work.
- - Retry button.
- - "Open Settings" option for manual enable.
- 4. **Permission Manager Class:**
- - Clean, modular code.
- - Check permission status.
- - Request permission.
- - Handle results.
- - Guide to settings if permanently denied.
- 5. **UI Requirements:**
- - Premium, friendly UI.
- - Icons representing each permission.
- - Not intrusive or scary.
- 6. **Compatibility:**
- - Latest Android versions (Android 13+).
- - Backward compatible to Android 8.
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- ## ๐ Deployment & Technical Stack
- - **Frontend:** Flutter (cross-platform โ Android + iOS).
- - **Backend:** Firebase (Firestore + Auth + Storage + Cloud Functions + Cloud Messaging + Remote Config).
- - **Local DB:** Hive or SQLite (offline-first).
- - **AI/ML:** TensorFlow Lite (on-device) + Cloud AI APIs.
- - **Voice:** Google Speech-to-Text + Text-to-Speech APIs.
- - **Notifications:** Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).
- - **Payments Detection:** SMS Read API.
- - **Printing:** ESC/POS Bluetooth thermal printer library.
- - **Charts:** fl_chart or syncfusion_flutter_charts.
- - **Animations:** Lottie + Flutter animations + Rive.
- - **State Management:** Riverpod or BLoC.
- - **Image Recognition:** Google ML Kit / TensorFlow Lite.
- - **Barcode:** Google ML Kit Barcode Scanning.
- - **Remote Config:** Firebase Remote Config (feature flags).
- - **Localization:** Flutter intl / ARB files.
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- ## โ FINAL GOAL & RULES
- ### Goal:
- Build a **professional, fast, production-ready, owner-controlled retail business management app** with:
- - โ Strong real-time analytics and reporting.
- - โ Powerful, fully functional AI assistant (voice + camera + intelligence).
- - โ Complete staff tracking, permissions, attendance & fraud detection.
- - โ Comprehensive owner-staff management (chat, leave, escalations, delegation).
- - โ WhatsApp automation (reminders, summaries, receipts, greetings).
- - โ Voice and camera-based billing (barcode + AI image detection).
- - โ Premium, modern multi-theme UI with smooth animations.
- - โ Robust offline-first architecture with seamless sync.
- - โ Complete financial management (sales, profit, expenses, Udhar).
- - โ Customer CRM with loyalty system.
- - โ Supplier management.
- - โ Public digital catalog for customers.
- - โ Payment reconciliation dashboard.
- - โ Staff task management & checklists.
- - โ Gamification for staff engagement.
- - โ Multi-language support (English, Hinglish, Hindi, Marathi).
- - โ Bank-level security and data privacy.
- - โ Feature flags for gradual rollout.
- - โ Phased development approach (MVP โ Phase 2 โ Phase 3).
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- ### DEVELOPMENT RULES:
- 1. **Every button & feature must be FULLY WORKING** (not dummy/placeholder).
- 2. **AI must be FULLY FUNCTIONAL** with real voice input/output, real camera detection, real predictions.
- 3. **Train AI with ALL business keywords**, phrases, and commands in all 4 languages.
- 4. **Show animations & effects** while tapping, closing, opening, at EACH interaction.
- 5. **Provide demo login** with rich sample data to test everything.
- 6. **App must work OFFLINE FIRST** โ never lose data.
- 7. **All timestamps must be AUTO-GENERATED** (date, time, timezone).
- 8. **Bottom navigation must ALWAYS be visible**.
- 9. **App must be FAST** โ no lag, no jank, smooth 60fps.
- 10. **Code must be CLEAN, MODULAR, WELL-COMMENTED** and production-ready.
- 11. **Add YOUR OWN CREATIVE IDEAS** wherever you see fit.
- 12. **AI should work externally** โ add real AI integration, not mock responses.
- 13. **Mark code changes with // NEW or // UPDATED** comments.
- 14. **Do not start a new project or rewrite big parts** โ only add/modify necessary code.
- 15. **Keep all existing screens, flows, models, and data working exactly as before**.
- 16. **Do not rename or delete any classes, files, functions, or fields** unless clearly instructed.
- 17. **Follow MVP vs Phase tagging** โ don't build everything at once.
- 18. **Implement feature flags** for gradual feature rollout per shop.
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- ## ๐ PHASE SUMMARY
- ### PHASE 1 - MVP (Launch First):
- - Authentication & Security (basic)
- - UI & Layout (all themes)
- - Owner Onboarding Wizard
- - Dashboard
- - Billing Module (core features)
- - Udhar Ledger
- - Basic Analytics
- - Settings (all 5 tabs)
- - Expense Manager (basic)
- - Notifications (core)
- - Offline-First Architecture
- - AI Assistant (core voice commands, billing, navigation)
- - Staff KPI Mini Dashboard
- - Demo Mode
- - Android Permissions System
- ### PHASE 2 (Second Release):
- - 2FA Authentication
- - Home Screen Widgets
- - System-Wide Search
- - AI Advanced Features (coaching, marketing, automation)
- - Payment Reconciliation Dashboard
- - Public Digital Catalog
- - Owner-Staff Management (chat, leave, incidents, escalations, breaks, devices, delegation, feedback)
- - Staff Task Management
- - Customer Loyalty Points
- - Combo/Bundle Billing
- - SMS Payment Detection
- - Cash Count & Reconciliation
- - Multiple Barcodes per Item
- - Smart Holiday Mode
- - Supplier Management
- - CRM
- - Budget Setting
- - Gamification
- - Local Events Awareness
- - Contextual Tooltips
- ### PHASE 3 (Advanced/Premium):
- - Lock-Screen Billing
- - Udhar Interest Calculator
- - Live Screen View
- - What-If Pricing Simulator
- - Supplier Negotiation Helper
- - Customer Sentiment Dashboard
- - Owner Stress Coach
- - AI Fine-Tuning to Owner Preferences
- - Sandbox/Test Mode
- - Multi-Store Support
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