The grocery business may often be looked down upon, even considered less classy and prestigious. However, whether we admit it or not, the grocery business has a huge contribution to the Indonesian economy. Quoting the news site CNBC Indonesia in 2020, Indonesia has around 50 million stalls spread throughout the country to serve the needs of hundreds of millions of people. Not to mention if we also take into account a number of grocery stores which apparently are not yet known through data. Of course, this is a great force for the country's economy when driven in an optimal ecosystem.

However, the number of traditional stalls is now experiencing a decline. This can be triggered by the presence of modern shops, the number of which is increasing and can crowd out the existence of food stalls and grocery stores. Modern shops are understood as shops with an independent service system, selling various types of goods retail in the form of minimarkets, supermarkets, department stores, hypermarkets or wholesalers in the form of wholesale. Data Body The 2018 Statistics Center (BPS) shows that modern shops in Indonesia dominate public trade by 7.06% after traditional markets (88.52%). In Jakarta, this change can be seen in the 2015 data. At the end of 2011, the number of grocery stalls was at 54,238 units, then plunged to 50,430 units at the end of 2014.

The shop owners are understandably worried about this. But, why did this happen, BossQ?

Indonesian news site, Kompas, examines several factors that pose challenges for stall and small shop entrepreneurs. First, many stall owners have difficulty getting access to sources of goods at the same price. Of course, this drains more of the capital owned by entrepreneurs. Traditional shop owners also often do not have access to adequate capital to develop their businesses. Not to mention, in some cases the loans given are not sufficient and the interest is high because they are not from banking institutions. Apart from that, there are a number of traditional shops whose conditions are not neat and make customers uncomfortable.

Apart from these things, today's business competition is increasingly fierce. This era is known for its very rapid changes. One of the real changes that we see and experience ourselves is the presence of technology which continues to develop and change the way people live, including the consumption habits of Indonesian people.

Therefore, traditional stall and grocery store owners need to change and open their minds. Indeed, different conditions make it seem as if the existing competition is not fair and equality is one of the government's agendas. However, MSME owners such as stalls, kiosks and grocery stores need to be better prepared with effective strategies to be able to survive in this situation.

Despite the visible decline in numbers, grocery stores still have an attraction for various companies, such as startups and banks, because of their great potential. This type of business should not be replaced, but should be boosted in carrying out its role. Again, the fastest economic turnaround is in this sector, so it can help move the wheels of the economy. This can happen with the help of innovation, empowerment and technology to support business actors. Because of their great strength, in the long term, it is hoped that MSMEs will not only play on a national scale, but can also contribute to Indonesia's exports.

This is also Qasir's concern. As a simple trading application system for MSMEs, we try to open up opportunities for business owners to get maximum profits and sell products that are an integral part of human life today. With a system that is free and easy to use, a number of grocery stores are able to reap many benefits for their business.

For example, Mr. Jerry's Jerry Shop, which always provides a touch of innovation so that his shop is different from other shops, and is in line with technological developments.

Get acquainted with the Digital la Jerry's Shop

Jerry's shop started as a traditional shop that was founded in 2007. Like other grocery shops, Mr. Jerry's shop sells basic supplies, such as dry food, drinks, kitchen supplies, credit and a number of other daily necessities. What is different from most other shops is that Jerry's Shop's profits can increase by up to 40%.

What is Mr. Jerry's strategy?

Located in the Pasar Minggu sub-district area, now Pak Jerry's shop has been successfully “transformed” into a more modern shop, even called a digital shop. The goods sold are still the same and the shop has not moved locations or gotten bigger. Behind this success, the steps taken by Mr. Jerry are actually quite simple, namely adapting to current conditions and opening himself to change.

Mr Jerry is one of the stall owners who uses the Miqro application to complete his merchandise stock. When visited by one of Qasir's business team, Mr. Jerry accepted the opportunity for something new well. Since joining Qasir, Jerry's Shop seems to have become a new shop. For example, Mr Jerry can provide more effective service to his customers. Mr. Jerry also gets various benefits from the Miqro application, such as very competitive stock prices, ease of ordering goods, fast delivery, as well as features that are easy to use every day.

Road to the Grocery Stall Digital

Looking at market competition conditions in Indonesia, people's shopping behavior, and the success of Mr. Jerry's shop, technology appears to have a big role in boosting MSMEs. If so, how can we become a digital shop?

It's as simple as joining Qasir, BossQ!

Like Mr. Jerry, you can get various benefits that make your shop a superior shop. Apart from the various advantages previously mentioned, Qasir offers a number of other conveniences. For example, you can sell digital products (PPOB) through this application, such as GoPay, credit, electricity tokens and data packages. You can also calculate sales amounts and save them easily, without having to enter product information. Of course, this point of sales (POS) system makes your transactions more efficient and systematic. The Miqro application also makes it easier for you to accept cash transactions and digital payments such as OVO. All in one application! Whatever type of business you have, be it a grocery store, a snack booth, or a street vendor, you can use this application.

Interested? Do you want to be like Mr Jerry too? Don't worry, BossQ, it's really easy.

To be able to use the Miqro application, just download on the Google Play application. You can register immediately by filling in complete personal and business data, and following the instructions provided through the application.

For those of you who are interested but still want to know more, don't hesitate to contact us via the website https://helpan.qasir.id or send email to hello@qasir.id. Also follow the Instagram accounts @qasir.id and @miqro.id to find out the latest information from Qasir.

What are you waiting for, BossQ? Come on, let's join, so that our shop can get better, and keep selling gaspol!