Business Made Smarter

See how people like you run smarter businesses and manage money better.

Sarah
Business Owner
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Tunde
Founder
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Seun
Fashion Designer
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Dare
Online Trader
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Oreoluwa
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Mayowa
Freelancer
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Discover how TELA helps real people and businesses take control of their money

Tosu

Tela makes financial management effortless

Tosu
Business owner
Pemisire

Just real value for money

Pemisire
That Finance Guy
Sarah

Tela makes running my business easier.

Sarah
Business Owner
Deji

Tela solves a real problem.

Deji
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These stories are from real Tela users. Everyone’s journey is unique, so results may differ. What worked for them may not be the same for you.

Tela
Story

One tool. Many success stories.

Growth Secured

Meet Amina, a fashion retailer.

She struggled to keep her finances in order while expanding her boutique. With TELA, she now:

  • Tracks every transaction in real time.
  • Gets AI-powered insights that guide her decisions.
  • Sets automated financial goals and reminders.
  • Always knows the health of her business at a glance.

Amina doesn’t just run her business—she grows it with confidence.

Smarter Decisions

Meet Ada, who runs a mid-sized retail shop.

Tracking sales, stock, and expenses was eating her time. With TELA, she can:

  • See real-time dashboards of revenue, expenses, and profit.
  • Get AI-driven insights on her business health.
  • Monitor inventory and transactions in one place.
  • Export VAT-ready reports for compliance with ease.

Ada now makes decisions with confidence, not guesswork.

Seamless Payments

Meet Ibrahim, an online trader.

He sells electronics across Nigeria and Ghana. With TELA, he can:

  • Accept payments via scan-to-pay and payment links.
  • Collect funds from international customers without hassle.
  • Automate recurring payments to suppliers.
  • Access funds instantly in multiple currencies.

Ibrahim spends less time chasing payments and more time growing his sales.

Smarter Payroll

Meet Bright Logistics,

They struggled with delayed driver payments, payroll errors, and manual vendor processing.

  • Automate payroll so drivers are paid accurately and on time.
  • Schedule vendor payments to avoid delays and late fees.
  • Use AI-powered insights to track expenses and manage cash flow.
  • Generate instant financial reports to stay audit-ready and transparent.

Bright Logistics now saves hours of manual work, keeps staff happy, and runs smoother operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these stories help me as a new user?

They show practical ways TELA can fit into your life or business—whether you’re tracking expenses, receiving payments, automating payroll, or scaling your company.

Do I need to use all of TELA’s features to benefit?

Not at all. Every story highlights different features, so you can choose the tools that match your needs today—and grow into more as your journey continues.

Can I share my own TELA story?

Yes. We encourage members to share their experiences. Your story could inspire others to take control of their finances and grow smarter with TELA.

How is TELA different from other finance or payment apps?

Unlike single-purpose apps, TELA combines payments, savings, business intelligence, and automation in one platform—so you don’t have to juggle multiple tools to stay in control of your money.

Sarah
Business Owner

Sarah is a small business owner with a growing retail shop in Lagos. She thrives on building her brand while ensuring every naira counts. With TELA, she organizes her finances, automates vendor payments, and tracks real-time sales insights. Before TELA, Sarah relied on messy spreadsheets and late reconciliations. Outside of work, she enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and sharing lessons from her own business journey.

Empowered 💪
Tunde
Founder

Tunde is a tech founder building a logistics startup in Abuja. He thrives on turning ideas into scalable solutions while managing the financial side of growth. With TELA, he streamlines payroll, automates vendor payments, and gains AI-driven insights into his company’s cash flow. Before TELA, Tunde juggled multiple tools and late spreadsheets. Outside of work, he enjoys cycling long distances and reading biographies of visionary leaders.

Vision 🚀
Seun
Fashion Designer

Seun is a fashion designer based in Lagos, creating custom pieces for clients locally and abroad. She thrives on bringing ideas to life while ensuring her business finances stay organized. With TELA, she accepts payments from international clients, tracks expenses for fabrics and production, and sets aside savings for future collections. Before TELA, Seun relied on cash payments and scattered records. Outside of work, she enjoys attending fashion shows and mentoring young designers.

Style 👗
Dare
Online Trader

Dare is an online trader selling electronics to customers across Nigeria and neighboring countries. He thrives on finding great deals and moving products quickly, but managing payments and expenses used to slow him down. With TELA, he accepts instant payments through links and QR codes, converts funds seamlessly, and tracks profits in real time.

Hustle 📦
Oreoluwa
Founder

Ore is the founder of a growing agri-tech startup in Ibadan. She thrives on solving food supply challenges while building a sustainable business model. With TELA, she manages supplier payments, tracks inventory costs, and gains AI-driven insights into cash flow and profitability. Before TELA, Ore struggled with late reconciliations and scattered records.

Visionary 🌍
Mayowa
Freelancer

Mayowa is a freelance graphic designer working with clients in Nigeria, the UK, and Canada. She thrives on bringing brands to life but used to struggle with late payments and hidden fees. With TELA, she gets paid instantly through our payment links, and keeps personal and business expenses separate. Before TELA, Mayowa relied on multiple apps and long bank delays.

Freedom ✨