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Eduvo Academy Professional Degree students' thesis projects

How Digital Innovation Improves Business Efficiency

Empowering Small Businesses: The Story Behind “Keep Now”

At Eduvo Academy, our mission is to cultivate industry-ready software engineers who can solve real-world problems through practical applications. One of our recent standout projects is “Keep Now”, an intuitive ledger-recording mobile app developed by Tan Lit Yang, a student in our Professional Degree in Software Engineering program.

Introduction

What is “Keep Now”?

Keep Now is a mobile application designed to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) manage their transaction records more efficiently. The app digitizes traditional paper-based ledgers and eliminates the need for manual calculations.

The Problem: Traditional Ledger Limitations

  • Data Loss Risks – Paper records can be lost or damaged.
  • Manual Calculation Errors – Human errors in calculations lead to financial discrepancies.
  • Inefficient Record Searching – Finding past transactions is time-consuming.
  • Limited Mobility – Business owners cannot access data remotely.
  • No Customer Insights – Lack of data analytics on customer purchases.

The Solution: A Smart, Digital Ledger App

Traditional bookkeeping methods are no longer sufficient for modern businesses. Many SMEs still rely on paper ledgers, which are prone to loss, human error, and inefficiency. Recognizing this gap, “Keep Now” offers a digital-first solution tailored to the daily needs of small business owners.

Key Features:

  • 📌 Automated transaction recording
  • 📌 Real-time data access
  • 📌 Smart search for invoices and customer history
  • 📌 E-receipt generation
  • 📌 Error-free calculations
  • 📌 Multi-currency support

Outcome: Before vs. After Implementing Keep Now

MetricBefore Keep NowAfter Implementing Keep Now
Transaction RecordingManual, paper-basedAutomated & digital
Calculation AccuracyProne to human errorsError-free & automated
Search & RetrievalTime-consumingInstant search functionality
Data SecurityRisk of loss/damageSecure digital storage
Receipt ManagementPhysical receiptsAuto-generated e-receipts
Business InsightsNo trackingData-driven insights

Technologies Used

The app was developed using the Xamarin framework with C#, providing cross-platform compatibility (Android & iOS). The backend is powered by SQLite, and the user interface was designed in Figma, ensuring a clean and intuitive experience. Syncfusion tools were integrated to enhance UI functionality.

Deployment & Availability

The app is officially available on the Google Play Store, with alternative APK installation options for offline environments.

Future Enhancements

To further improve SME operations, the developer plans to add:

  • 🌐 Multi-language & multi-currency support
  • 💱 Real-time exchange rates
  • 📄 PDF e-receipt sharing & photo attachments
  • 💳 Built-in payment gateway
  • 📊 Sales charting & analytics dashboard
  • ✍️ Signature feature on receipts

These planned features reflect the continuous learning and growth encouraged at Eduvo Academy.

Student Reflection

“I used to be a beginner with no IT background. Thanks to Eduvo’s bilingual teaching and project-based learning, I can now build mobile applications like ‘Keep Now’.”

– Tan Lit Yang, Software Engineering Student

This quote showcases the real impact of Eduvo Academy’s practical and inclusive teaching methods, especially for students with no prior tech background.

Why This Matters for Future Students

This project highlights our practical training model at Eduvo Academy. Our 7-month coursework + 5-month internship structure ensures students are equipped with real-world, job-ready skills in software engineering.

Conclusion

“Keep Now” is not just a project – it’s a problem-solving tool for SMEs. Built by a student, tested by real businesses, and powered by the hands-on learning approach at Eduvo Academy.

Whether you're an aspiring developer or a business owner looking for a simple, mobile ledger solution, Eduvo Academy empowers the future of digital transformation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Keep Now is a student-developed mobile ledger app designed for SMEs to digitally record customer transactions, generate e-receipts, and improve management efficiency.

It was developed by Tan Lit Yang, a Software Engineering student at Eduvo Academy as part of his final project.

Yes, the app is available on the Google Play Store and also via APK for manual installation.

Absolutely. Keep Now was built specifically to help SMEs manage customer transactions, receipts, and records efficiently on mobile devices.

Eduvo offers a bilingual, project-based learning model with a 7-month coursework and 5-month internship, helping students build real-world apps like Keep Now.

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