How do I know if my business has a systems problem?

Common signs include: orders tracked across multiple WhatsApp chats, staff constantly asking where to find information, no clear view of stock or sales, important client details scattered everywhere, reports taking hours or days to prepare manually, and being unable to step away because everything depends on you. These are not staff problems — they are systems problems.

What kind of businesses do you build systems for?

I work with growing businesses doing ₦30M or more in annual revenue that are ready to replace manual processes, WhatsApp workflows, and spreadsheets with custom internal tools. I have built systems for businesses across logistics, trading, professional services, and technology sectors.

What does a business systems audit involve?

A free 30-minute systems audit is an honest look at where technology can save your business time and money. There is no pitch — just clarity on what your business needs and how custom internal tools can help you scale.

How long does it take to build a custom internal tool?

The average delivery time for custom business tools is 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the complexity of your operations and the scope of the system required.

What is the cost of a business systems audit?

The systems audit is completely free. It is a 30-minute session with no obligation, designed to give you an honest picture of how custom internal tools could improve your business operations.

Barakat Awoyemi Featured In ThisDay

Barakat Awoyemi featured in ThisDay Live, The Sun Nigeria, BusinessDay, and The Punch, four of Nigeria’s most respected national newspapers, for her work as a business systems developer delivering custom internal tools for growing businesses. These features reflect the standard of professionalism and results that Barakat brings to every client engagement.

Barakat Awoyemi is an expert systems-focused product builder helping businesses scale through structured digital operations.

Barakat Awoyemi Featured In ThisDay Newspaper

Your Business Is Growing, Your Systems Are Silently Killing It

Barakat Awoyemi featured in ThisDay Live on April 8, 2026, in a thought leadership piece exploring why growing businesses struggle not because of bad staff, but because of weak internal systems.

In this article, Barakat Awoyemi explores why so many growing Nigerian businesses are quietly losing money not because of bad staff or weak strategy, but because their operations have outgrown their systems.

Using a real example of a Lagos trading company that lost a four-million-naira client order because two staff members each assumed the other had handled it, the article makes a powerful case for why WhatsApp groups and spreadsheets cannot sustain a business doing serious revenue.

Barakat examines what operational chaos really looks like from the stockkeeper whose knowledge exists only in his head, to the business owner who cannot take a holiday because everything runs through her, and explains why generic software like Zoho or Odoo often fails Nigerian businesses.

The article argues that what actually works is custom internal tools built around how a business specifically operates, not foreign software built for foreign markets. It is a must-read for any Nigerian business owner who has ever felt that their operations are running them, rather than the other way around.

Read the full article here

Barakat Awoyemi Featured In Punch Newspaper

Can AI really build your business software?

Barakat Awoyemi featured in Punch Newspaper on April 23, 2026, in a thought leadership piece exploring why the growing belief that AI can fully replace human-led software development is misleading for businesses.

In the article, she explains that while AI tools have made it easier to generate code and build applications quickly, they often create a false sense of simplicity. Businesses may end up with software that looks functional on the surface but fails to address deeper operational needs.

Barakat highlights a critical distinction: building software is not just about writing code but understanding how a business actually works. This includes workflows, decision points, edge cases, and the real-world complexities that AI alone cannot fully interpret without human guidance.

She also warns that relying solely on AI can lead to fragmented systems, poor scalability, and hidden inefficiencies that only become visible as the business grows. Instead of solving problems, poorly implemented AI-driven solutions can quietly introduce new ones.

The article emphasizes the need for a more thoughtful approach; one where AI is used as a tool, not a replacement. Businesses that combine AI capabilities with human insight and structured system design are far more likely to build solutions that are reliable, scalable, and aligned with their long-term goals.

Ultimately, the piece positions Barakat as an advocate for intentional system building, helping businesses move beyond quick fixes to create software that truly supports growth.

Read the full article here

Barakat Awoyemi Featured In BusinessDay

The Hidden Cost of Scaling Without Systems

In this article, Barakat Awoyemi addresses a cost that most Nigerian business owners are paying every day without knowing it; one that does not appear on any balance sheet and that no accountant will flag. It is the cost of running a growing business on systems that were never built for growth.

Barakat argues that while most conversations about business efficiency in Nigeria focus on visible problems namely bad staff, poor cash flow, difficult customers, underneath many of these challenges is a systems problem that business owners rarely name, because it has never been presented to them in financial terms.

Read the full article here

Client Testimonials & Mentions In The Media

ThisDay Newspaper

“Barakat’s professionalism is exemplary”

In this interview with ThisDay Live, entrepreneur Mr. Chibuzo Nwoke Emmanuel shared his journey building Tradabook, a digital marketplace app helping small businesses gain visibility and connect with customers. After being scammed by a previous developer who took 75% payment and delivered nothing in eight months, Mr. Nwoke found Barakat Awoyemi through careful research. The app was delivered in 12 weeks. In his own words during the interview: “She has been very professional in her approach and for me, the experience has highlighted the importance of supporting our women in tech.” The full interview covers how technology can help Nigerian small businesses solve market pricing problems, improve visibility, and scale beyond their immediate environment.

Read the full interview here

Sun Newspaper

“Barakat’s work ethic is one of the reasons I believe women in tech should be supported”

In this feature published by The Sun Nigeria, a tech entrepreneur spoke about the challenges young people face building businesses in Nigeria and the role technology plays in overcoming them. During the interview, Barakat Awoyemi was mentioned as a developer who delivers results where others have failed, praising her work ethic and professionalism as an example of why women in tech deserve more support and recognition in Nigeria.

Read the full interview here

Barakat Awoyemi brings a rare combination of technical precision and business understanding to every project. Educated at the University of London where she graduated with a First Class Honours degree, and holding an MBA in Marketing from HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading business schools, Barakat understands both the technical and commercial sides of business operations.

As the founder of Barola Technologies Limited and Tech Money Academy, where over 1,000 children have been trained in technology and AI skills, she has built a reputation for delivering results that speak for themselves.

If you have read these features and recognise your business in the stories they tell, the next step is simple: book a free 30-minute systems audit and find out exactly how custom internal tools can transform your operations.