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Small businesses in Indonesia see turnover soar after being digitalised

Provision shop owner Irman Soleh Rahayu and Ms Jumiati, who owns a kiosk selling sundry goods, have digitalised their businesses. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF IRMAN SOLEH RAHAYU, COURTESY OF JUMIATI
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JAKARTA - In the old days, provision shop owner Irman Soleh Rahayu had to shut his store for a few hours whenever he needed to refill his shelves, as he had to go to the wholesale centre personally to order the goods.

Not any more. Now he needs only to touch a few buttons on his mobile phone screen and his order will be promptly delivered.

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