Kazakhstan context without rose-colored glasses
Let's introduce a pawnshop in Almaty or Astana. You decided to "go digital" and bought a ready-made software solution. It would seem that voila - problem solved. But in reality, you are faced with a harsh reality: generic software does not understand how your market works. It doesn't know local laws, doesn't make friends with Kazakhstani banks, and doesn't give you the flexibility you've been waiting for. Sound familiar? If all this is in doubt, just contact for a free consultation at Sailet and we'll explain why a "box" won't work for you.
Standard software vs reality of pawnshops in Kazakhstan
Pawn shops have their own processes that don't fit into a one-size-fits-all model. Reporting? Special data storage requirements? Integration with local service providers? Your standard "boxed" product just shrugs its shoulders.
Take a look at the table below. It will show you how your reality differs from the promises of typical software. We at Sailet have already developed five solutions for pawnshops in Kazakhstan and we assure you that standard AMO or Bitrix are not suitable for pawnshops!
Situation | Typical software | The pawnbroker's realistic expectations |
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Local fintech integrations | "There is no such module." | Direct connection with Kazakhstani banks and payment systems |
Regulation and reporting | "Standard for all countries." | Support of local laws, taking into account tax nuances of Kazakhstan |
Scaling | "Hmm, need to pay extra." | Freedom to open branches in Pavlodar or Kostanai without unnecessary problems |
Customization of collateral valuation logic | "Take what you got." | Flexible system to suit the specifics of your business |
What do we end up with?
Standard software often looks convenient only in words. In reality, you're paying for something that doesn't solve key problems and sometimes even creates new ones. This is not the path that awaits the modern pawn shop. Nowadays, the customer doesn't just want to borrow, they want to do it quickly, transparently and with minimal offline contact. If your software doesn't provide this opportunity, you're missing out on customers.
We work in hours and in perspective.
Typical solutions are a compromise between "everything at once" and "nothing for you specifically". And your task is to work quickly, efficiently and conveniently for the Kazakhstani market. Don't waste your time fighting with "boxes" that don't fit into your infrastructure. Want to understand how to do it right the first time? Come for a free consultation at Sailet, and we will tell you how to create an IT solution that will not slow down your business, but on the contrary - help it take off.