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Getting Started With Brikl

Set up Brikl in 5 minutes. Start your first quote in 30 seconds. This guide walks you through exactly how.

1

Send "Hi" on WhatsApp

Open WhatsApp and message our number: +234 815 201 5555. Just send "Hi" and we'll add you to Brikl.

✓ This takes 30 seconds
✓ You'll get a welcome message
✓ No app downloads needed
✓ Everything happens in WhatsApp
2

Tell Brikl About Your Business

Message: "My business is [your business name]". Add your type (phone sales, fashion, food, etc.) and location.

✓ Example: "My business is Emeka's Phones, electronics, Lagos"
✓ We'll set up your business profile
✓ You can add a second business anytime
✓ This takes 2 minutes
3

Set Your Cost Price

Tell Brikl what items cost you. Message: "My costs: iPhone 13 ₦250,000, Airpods ₦25,000".

✓ This helps Brikl calculate profit margin
✓ You can update costs anytime
✓ Or use "variable" if you buy at different prices
✓ Skip this if you only want sales tracking
4

Make Your First Quote

When a customer asks for a price, message Brikl like this: "Quote for Emeka: iPhone 13 ₦380,000".

✓ Brikl calculates profit instantly
✓ The quote is recorded automatically
✓ Whether you take the order or not, it's tracked
✓ Takes 10 seconds per quote
5

Mark Payment Status

After the customer pays, message: "Payment received: #1" or "Pending: #1" if they owe you.

✓ Brikl tracks who owes you money
✓ Your collection rate updates automatically
✓ Reminders help you follow up
✓ Banks love seeing 90%+ collection rates
6

Generate Your First Report

Message "Show my report" anytime to see your monthly financial statement.

✓ Shows: revenue, profit, customers, collection rate
✓ All formatted for banks to accept
✓ Takes 2-3 weeks of tracking to be loan-ready
✓ You can download and share with banks

What Happens When

Today
You start on Brikl
First quote logged
1 Month
30 transactions recorded
First basic report ready
3 Months
90+ transactions
LAPO loan eligibility opens
6 Months
200+ transactions
NIRSAL, BOI loans available
12 Months
500+ transactions
TEF grant, major investor access
Ongoing
Better loan terms
As your collection rate climbs

5 Mistakes to Avoid

✗ Quoting prices but not tracking them
Always send quotes to Brikl. Even if they say no, it helps show your activity level.
💡 Impact: Incomplete records = lower loan eligibility
✗ Not recording credit sales
Tell Brikl when payment is pending. Mark it "Paid" when money comes in.
💡 Impact: Collection rate looks worse than it is
✗ Deleting old messages
Never delete Brikl conversations. All your history is backed up.
💡 Impact: You might lose transaction records
✗ Using one chat for multiple businesses
Create separate Brikl chats for separate businesses. Keeps records clean.
💡 Impact: Reports get mixed up, banks get confused
✗ Not logging when you give customers credit
Message Brikl immediately with credit details. This is crucial.
💡 Impact: Loans rejected because data looks incomplete

6 Pro Tips to Maximize Brikl

💡 Set a Daily Reminder

Message Brikl once daily with a summary. "Today: 3 phones sold for ₦15K profit total". Takes 30 seconds, builds better records.

💡 Screenshot Important Numbers

When you generate your monthly report, screenshot it. Banks sometimes ask for proof it's real. Screenshots work.

💡 Invite Your Assistant

If someone helps with your business, add them to Brikl (Team plan). They can log sales too, keeping records 100% accurate.

💡 Update Your Costs Quarterly

Every 3 months, review costs with Brikl. Prices change, profit margins change. Keeping it current = more accurate reports.

💡 Track Expenses Too

Message Brikl about rent, transport, staff costs. Full expense tracking makes your profit margins visible to banks.

💡 Use Your TIN or CAC Number

If registered, add it to Brikl. Reports include it automatically, making them official and banker-ready.

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Quick Answers

How long does setup take?

About 5 minutes total. Send "Hi" → tell us your business → set costs → done.

Can I use Brikl on my phone only?

Yes. Everything is on WhatsApp. No apps to download.

What if I make a mistake?

Message "Correct #123 to ₦50,000" and we'll fix it immediately.

How do I get my financial report?

Message "Show my report" anytime and we'll send you a professional document.

Ready to Start?

Everything you need is in this guide. Now let's get you set up.

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