Mobile-first AI platform for Nigeria's informal economy
# TradePass
**Economic visibility for Nigeria's informal economy**
TradePass is a mobile-first platform for Nigerian artisans and SME owners, featuring an integrated AI business intelligence module called **PayLyze AI**.
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## 🎯 What is TradePass?
### PayLyze AI: Business Intelligence
Your intelligent business assistant that helps Nigerian SMEs:
- Analyze sales data and get AI-powered insights
- Manage stock, track debtors, and monitor expenses
- Calculate real profit with daily P&L tracking
- Get tax compliance guidance for FIRS and CAC
- Track Ajo/Esusu contributions and market day performance
### TradePass: Discovery Marketplace
A social platform where artisans and SMEs:
- Create professional profiles with verification badges
- Showcase their work through a visual feed
- Get discovered by customers through search and geolocation
- Build reputation through ratings and reviews
- Chat directly with potential customers
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## 🚀 Features
### TradePass Features
#### 1. **Discover** 🔍
- Search artisans by trade, location, and ratings
- Geolocation-based "nearby" search
- Filter by category (plumber, electrician, tailor, etc.)
- View profiles with ratings, reviews, and contact info
- One-tap call, message, or email
#### 2. **Feed** 📱
- Post photos of completed work
- Build a visual portfolio
- Like and engage with other artisans
- Showcase skills to attract customers
- Pagination for infinite scroll
#### 3. **Chat** 💬
- Direct messaging between users
- Conversation list with unread counts
- Real-time message threads
- Profile integration in chat headers
#### 4. **Profile** 👤
- Create and edit business profiles
- Display average rating with 5-star breakdown
- Show all reviews with rater details
- Request verification badge
- Contact information (phone, email, location)
#### 5. **Ratings & Reviews** ⭐
- 1-5 star rating system
- Written reviews
- Average rating calculation
- Rating distribution visualization
- Prevent duplicate ratings
### Paylyze Features …