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Education Industry Digital Transformation

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:45:08 +0800

Education Industry Digital Transformation

Transforming Preschool Operations with Zoho One

Quick Read

Problem Statement

Naluri Kreatif faced challenges managing appointment bookings across 17 branches using only Google Forms. Appointment slots could not be confirmed in real time, causing overlapping bookings and inefficient coordination between branches. Their customer journey from inquiry to registration and payment was also disconnected, with sales, operations, and finance teams working in separate systems, resulting in delays and data gaps.

Proposed Solution

To improve efficiency, Aplikasi implemented Zoho One as a centralized business operating system. By integrating Zoho Bookings, Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, Zoho Cliq, and WhatsApp automation, Naluri Kreatif was able to connect appointment scheduling, lead management, customer communication, and accounting into one seamless workflow.

Implementation & Results

With Zoho One, appointment slots could be managed in real time, preventing double bookings and improving parent experience. Customer data flowed automatically between departments, reducing manual work and improving collaboration across branches. Automated notifications, email reminders, quotations, and invoices also helped speed up operations, giving Naluri Kreatif a smoother customer journey from first inquiry to final registration.

Full Case Study

Business Case at a Glance

Naluri Kreatif is an institution consisting of a chain of preschools that leads project-based learning in Malaysia. After 30 years of establishment in Malaysia, they realized the need to further improve their business operations in line with today’s modern technological world.

Company Background

Naluri Kreatif is a preschool and playhouse that places strong emphasis on children’s growth and life experiences, focusing on Natural & Project-Based Learning as early preparation before children enter preschool or formal schooling.

Naluri Kreatif combines a learning concept that celebrates and brings joy to children through real-life experiences. They offer early childhood education programs for children aged 1 to 6 years old. They have been operating since 1993, with over 30 years of experience, and currently have 17 branches across Malaysia, with their headquarters located in Bangi.

Their mission is to provide children with opportunities to excel in a natural environment through the Natural Learning concept. Their vision is to connect children with general knowledge and positive values.

They are pioneers of project-based learning in Malaysia. They also successfully operated NALURI Online School (NOSH) during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2020. In addition, they regularly organize school holiday programs during every semester break across all branches.

Puan Noor Hayati Binti Abdul Hamid is the founder of Naluri Kreatif, with more than 35 years of experience in early childhood education and family development. She also gained seven years of direct education and experience in the United Kingdom in the field of early childhood education. Her specialty lies in establishing, testing, and implementing the “Natural Learning Concept” across all Naluri Early Excellence Centers, supported by complete Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation for the concept.

The Challenge

Naluri Kreatif faced the challenge of not having an efficient booking system. They were only using Google Forms to coordinate all 17 branches across Malaysia. Parents used the form to book dates and times to visit their preferred branch before registering their child.

The issue occurred when appointment slots could not be confirmed in real time for each branch. This increased the risk of overlapping sessions, where more than one appointment could be booked for the same time slot at the same branch.

Not only that, the steps involved in each process were disconnected from one another, creating gaps between workflows. This made operations less efficient, consumed more time, and increased the risk of losing potential customers.

Additionally, problems also arose because their database information was not fully integrated across all business functions. For example, information collected by the marketing or sales team was not directly shared with the finance and accounting department, and vice versa. As a result, important information and data could not be accessed in real time.

Finding the Solution

One of the solutions to their manual appointment booking problem was to implement an Appointment Booking system that would simplify and organize the booking process more efficiently.

They also needed a system with a user-friendly interface. The system had to be capable of capturing data and transferring it to other systems for use in the next stages of the process. The system also needed to allow each kindergarten to set their preferred dates and times while giving Naluri Kreatif the flexibility to reject bookings for already occupied time slots.

In addition, they needed a system that could integrate every process such as registration, payment, and student management. The system should also be capable of sending automatic notifications through multiple channels such as email and WhatsApp. It also needed to be able to store large amounts of data while ensuring easy accessibility.

We also recommended that they use an accounting system capable of generating quotations and invoices, with integration into CRM so that it could be linked directly to parent and student records.

Implementation and Results

One of the key issues addressed was the lack of an efficient booking system. Aplikasi recommended the use of Zoho Bookings integrated with Zoho CRM to ensure users could easily access and manage appointments.

Zoho Bookings also allows each kindergarten to set their preferred dates and times easily. This enables both the kindergarten management team and parents to schedule appointments according to their convenience and needs.

The system can also reject bookings for already occupied time slots, ensuring more efficient appointment management and preventing overlapping sessions.

Zoho Bookings is also capable of capturing appointment data and sharing it directly with Zoho CRM. This allows different departments within the kindergarten to share information seamlessly while improving operational efficiency and collaboration. In addition to Zoho Bookings, Aplikasi also integrated Zoho CRM with Zoho Cliq and WhatsApp, allowing all systems to work together to send automatic notifications to users.

With these systems in place, information can be accessed and shared easily across departments, ensuring reliability and smooth business operations. Zoho CRM also supports efficient email automation, such as sending booking confirmations or reminders regarding customer changes and notices. Sent and received email records are also stored systematically for future reference.

Lastly, Aplikasi implemented Zoho Books as the accounting system, enabling easy quotation and invoice generation. This is managed accurately through integration with Zoho CRM, ensuring customer information remains precise while helping management align sales activities with the purchase history and interactions involving parents and students.

What our client says about our service?

Aplikasi has greatly assisted us in streamlining our customer journey flow, from lead management to deal closure, helping to improve operational efficiency and enhance the overall customer experience.
— Naluri Kreatif (NLI Education Sdn. Bhd)

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[Case Study] Nama je Tadika tapi...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:18:43 +0800

Tadika Naluri Kreatif

Ringkasan Kes Perniagaan

Naluri Kreatif merupakan sebuah institusi yang terdiri daripada rantaian prasekolah yang meneraju pembelajaran berasaskan projek di Malaysia. Setelah 30 tahun bertapak di Malaysia, mereka menyedari bahawa mereka perlu untuk meningkatkan lagi operasi bisnes mereka sejajar dengan dunia teknologi moden zaman kini.

Mereka telah menghadapi beberapa cabaran sepanjang beroperasi di mana pertamanya mereka menghadapi masalah di mana sistem tempahan yang digunakan sebelum ini tidak cekap kerana mereka hanya menggunakan Google Form bagi menyelaraskan kesemua 17 cawangan yang mereka ada di seluruh Malaysia. Google Form ini akan diisi oleh ibu bapa untuk menempah tarikh dan masa untuk melawat cawangan pilihan sebelum mendaftarkan anak mereka. Masalah timbul apabila slot temujanji itu tidak dapat dilihat oleh masa nyata dan dapat disahkan secara segera oleh setiap cawangan, yang telah menyebabkan kemungkinan besar sesi yang ada boleh bertindih.

Oleh yang demikian, satu sistem yang boleh menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi adalah seperti menggunakan sistem tempahan yang terpusat dan terintegrasi yang mampu membantu manager atau pekerja yang terlibat untuk mengesahkan secara automatik slot temujanji secara masa nyata bagi mengelakkan kemungkinan penempahan yang bertindih.

Latar Belakang Syarikat

Naluri Kreatif adalah merupakan sebuah prasekolah dan playhouse yang amat menitikberatkan perkembangan dan pengalaman anak-anak dalam kehidupan yang memfokuskan kepada Natural & Project Based Learning di mana ia sesuai sebagai persediaan awal anak-anak melangkah ke alam Prasekolah atau sekolah.

Naluri Kreatif menggabungkan konsep pembelajaran yang meraikan dan menggembirakan kanak-kanak melalui pengalaman sebenar. Mereka menawarkan program pendidikan awal bagi kanak-kanak 1 hingga 6 tahun. Mereka juga telah beroperasi sejak 1993 dan telah mempunyai pengalaman selama 30 tahun. Mereka telah memiliki 17 cawangan seluruh Malaysia dan kini berpusat di Bangi.

Misi mereka adalah untuk memberikan peluang bagi kanak-kanak untuk cemerlang dalam persekitaran semula jadi melalui konsep Natural Learning. Visi mereka pula adalah untuk menghubungkan kanak-kanak dengan pengetahuan-pengetahuan am dan nilai-nilai murni.

Mereka merupakan pelopor pembelajaran berasaskan projek di Malaysia. Mereka juga telah berjaya menjalankan NALURI Online School (NOSH) semasa pandemik Covid-19 dari 2019 hingga 2020. Mereka juga kerap mengadakan program cuti sekolah pada setiap cuti semester di semua cawangan.

Puan Noor Hayati Binti Abdul Hamid adalah pengasas Naluri Kreatif, yang mempunyai lebih daripada 35 tahun pengalaman dalam industri pendidikan awal kanak-kanak dan pembangunan keluarga. Selain itu, beliau telah mendapat pendidikan dan pengalaman langsung selama 7 tahun di United Kingdom dalam bidang pendidikan awal kanak-kanak. Keistimewaan beliau adalah dalam menubuhkan, menguji, dan melaksanakan 'Natural Learning Concept' di semua Pusat Kecemerlangan Awal Naluri, yang turut disertai dengan dokumen lengkap mengenai Prosedur Operasi Standard 'Natural Learning Concept'.

Cabaran Yang Dihadapi

Naluri Kreatif menghadapi cabaran di mana mereka tidak mempunyai sistem tempahan yang cekap. Mereka hanya menggunakan Google Form untuk menyelaraskan kesemua 17 cawangan yang ada di seluruh Malaysia. Google Form ini akan digunakan oleh ibu bapa bagi menempah tarikh dan masa melawat cawangan pilihan sebelum mendaftarkan anak mereka.

Masalah timbul apabila slot temujanji tidak dapat disahkan dengan masa nyata untuk setiap cawangan. Hal ini akan menyebabkan peningkatan risiko yang kemungkinan setiap sesi akan bertindih, di mana lebih dari satu slot temujanji boleh ditempah untuk waktu yang sama di cawangan yang sama.

Bukan itu sahaja, langkah-langkah yang dilakukan untuk setiap proses tidak berhubung antara satu sama lain, yang menjadikan adanya jurang di antara proses yang dijalankan. Hal ini yang menyebabkan proses menjadi kurang efisien dan boleh mengambil masa yang lama sekaligus meningkatkan risiko mereka untuk kehilangan pelanggan.

Tambahan juga, masalah timbul apabila pangkalan data maklumat mereka tidak diintegrasikan secara keseluruhan dalam semua fungsi perniagaan. Contohnya, informasi yang dikumpulkan oleh pihak marketing atau sales tidak dikongsi secara langsung dengan pihak kewangan dan perakaunan, begitu juga sebaliknya. Oleh yang demikian, informasi-informasi dan data-data yang penting tidak dapat diakses secara masa nyata.

Cara Penyelesaian

Antara cara penyelesaian untuk permasalahan mereka yang menggunakan cara manual untuk booking appointment ialah dengan menggunakan satu sistem Appointment Booking di mana ia akan dapat memudahkan proses urusan tempahan temujanji dengan lebih teratur dan cekap.

Mereka juga memerlukan sistem yang mempunyai interface yang mesra pengguna. Sistem ini juga harus mampu untuk mengambil data dan memberinya kepada sistem lain untuk digunakan dalam proses seterusnya.

Sistem ini juga harus mampu untuk menetapkan tarikh dan masa yang diinginkan oleh setiap tadika. Pada masa yang sama, sistem ini juga harus memberikan kemudahan kepada pihak Naluri Kreatif untuk menolak mana-mana booking pada slot masa yang telah ditempah.

Selain itu, mereka juga boleh menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi dengan adanya sistem yang boleh mengintegrasikan setiap proses yang ada seperti pendaftaran, pembayaran, dan pengurusan pelajar. Sistem ini seharusnya berkemampuan untuk memberi notifikasi secara automatik melalui pelbagai saluran seperti emel dan Whatsapp. Bukan itu sahaja, sistem yang mereka perlu juga harus mampu untuk meyimpan jumlah data yang banyak dan mudah diakses.

Kami juga mencadangkan agar mereka menggunakan satu sistem perakaunan yang mampu untuk menghasilkan quotation dan invoice dan sistem tersebut juga mampu untuk diintegrasikan ke dalam CRM yang mana dapat dihubungkan dengan rekod para ibubapa dan pelajar.

Pelaksanaan Dan Hasil

Antara isu yang ingin dikupas adalah dengan menyelesaikan permasalahan mereka tidak mempunyai sistem booking yang cekap. Jadi Aplikasi telah mengsyorkan mereka menggunakan Zoho Bookings yang juga diintegrasikan bersama Zoho CRM untuk memastikan pengguna dapat mengakses dan menguruskan temujanji dengan senang.

Bukan itu sahaja, Zoho Bookings ini juga mampu untuk menetapkan masa dan tarikh yang diinginkan oleh setiap tadika dengan mudah. Ini membolehkan pihak pengurusan tadika dan ibu bapa menjadualkan temujanji mengikut keselesaan dan keperluan masing-masing. Sistem ini juga berupaya untuk menolak sebarang tempahan pada slot masa yang telah ditempah bagi memastikan pengurusan tadika dapat menguruskan jadual temujanji dengan lebih efisien dan mengelakkan sebarang tindihan setiap sesi.

Zoho Bookings juga berupaya untuk mengambil data temujanji dan data tersebut dapat dikongsi terus ke dalam Zoho CRM. Hal ini membolehkan jabatan-jabatan yang tertentu dalam tadika dapat berkongsi maklumat dengan lancar di samping mereka juga dapat memastikan kecekapan operasi dan berkolaborasi dengan baik di antara mereka.

Selain daripada penggunaan Zoho Bookings, pihak Aplikasi juga telah mengintegrasikan Zoho CRM bersama Zoho Cliq dan WhatsApp dimana kesemua sistem ini dapat bergabung untuk memberi notifikasi secara automatik kepada pengguna. Jadi, dengan adanya sistem-sistem ini, maklumat juga dapat diakses dan dikongsi dengan mudah di antara sistem. Ini bagi memastikan kebolehpercayaan dan operasi tadika dapat berjalan dengan lancar.

Integrasi yang cekap dalam Zoho CRM yang dapat menghantar emel secara automatik, seperti pengesahan tempahan atau peringatan untuk pelanggan tentang perubahan atau notis pemberitahuan. Rekod emel yang dihantar dan diterima juga dapat disimpan dengan teratur untuk rujukan mereka pada masa hadapan.

Akhir sekali, pihak Aplikasi juga telah mengimplementasikan Zoho Books sebagai sistem perakaunan yang dimana sistem ini membolehkan penghasilan quotation dan invoice dengan mudah. Ini dapat dikendalikan dengan teliti melalui integrasi dengan Zoho CRM untuk memastikan maklumat pelanggan tepat dan membolehkan pihak pengurusan untuk menyelaraskan aktiviti jualan dengan sejarah pembelian dan interaksi dengan ibubapa serta pelajar itu tepat.

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Aplikasi telah banyak membantu kami dalam menyelesaikan salah satu masalah flow customer journey dari masuk leads hingga close deal
— Tadika Naluri Kreatif

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[Case Study] Lantera: Systematic Booking Management

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:25:25 +0800

[Case Study] Lantera: Systematic Booking Management

Systematic Booking Management

Events Venue

Business Case at a Glance

Lantera Venue is a place that hosts events and weddings and is situated in the middle of Shah Alam. It is a venue designed in the style of a resort.

Because there is no consolidated and real-time information on venue availability, businesses are having trouble overcoming their obstacles. Aplikasi suggested Zoho Bookings and Zoho Books to solve their issues.

Company Background

Lantera Venue is a company that rents out facilities for various types of events, such as weddings, parties, showers, and conferences. They are located at Cahaya SPK and it is a resort concept venue hall.

The company is run by a husband-and-wife duo. The goal is to create a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor facility that will be able to accommodate a wide range of gatherings, from intimate private gatherings to massive public parties. The events that will be held there will have the capacity to host anywhere from fifty to one thousand people at a time. Terrace and Mini Hall are the two locations that can be utilised for accommodation purposes.

The Challenge

Lantera is a company that provides catering and event services, so they are responsible for managing the bookings. Before this, they had a large number of salespeople who worked to provide prospective clients with information regarding the availability of the venue. Consequently, businesses are having difficulty overcoming the obstacles they face because there is no centralised, real-time information on venue availability. Meanwhile, they require a method for overseeing reservations at several venues.

Along with this, they require an automated system to handle pricing quotes, invoices, and payments instead of doing everything by hand. Previously, only salespeople were in charge of disseminating quotations via messages, and there was no centralised database containing information on the company's official documents. As a result, there was room for leaks, fraud, inaccuracies, and inefficiencies.

Finding the Solution

Aplikasi stepped in by recommending Zoho Bookings and Zoho Books as solutions to their problems. When it comes to Zoho Bookings, this application helps businesses manage the availability of their venues and make reservations on the spot, making it easy for salespeople to have one-on-one conversations with customers. Concerning Zoho Books, it is simpler for them to prepare and send quotations, track invoices, collect payments, and generate accounting reports. All of these functions can be performed more easily.

Implementations & Results

As a direct consequence of this, they were able to raise the bar for the quality of their offerings to the highest possible level. For Zoho bookings, the salesperson's ability to effortlessly communicate with clients makes the process much more organized. We've also taken care of the Zoho Books implementation, which eventually would allow them to provide customers with quotations and maintain records in a centralised location using this platform. This eliminates the possibility of inaccuracy, and additionally, with Zoho Books, they are able to keep track of the amounts that have been paid and those that have not been paid.

This is important because their business requires them to take deposits, and they won't get the rest of the money until the day of the event. In addition, because they have an interface with Payex, taking payments from customers is much simpler. This seals off potential areas of waste and inefficiency. They are able to produce accurate accounting-related reports for excellent business governance and audit purposes as a consequence of good bookkeeping and incidental defensive and preventative measures against fraud and leakages.

What our client says about our service?

Great services by the team. Easy to use and saves time. Teaches from scratch and customer services really helpful.
— Lantera team

What apps have been deployed

Zoho One

Zoho Expense

Zoho CRM

Zoho Bookings

Zoho Books

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