Unifi Business is giving away TVs, tablets & 5G smartphones, here’s how you can bag this deal
[This is a sponsored article with Unifi Business.]
Every once in a while, I’ll hear one of my colleagues in the office ask, “Is your internet okay? Mine isn’t working and I can’t save my work.”
This is typically followed by panic and turning the router off and on again, because without the internet, we can’t complete our day-to-day tasks efficiently.
I’ve faced the same issue more than enough times and it’s made me really appreciate the times when I do get strong and stable WiFi.
One brand that offers this along with customised solutions is Unifi Business, through services like the Unifi Business Broadband, an ultra-high-speed fibre broadband providing seamless connectivity up to 2Gbps.
Whether it’s to access cloud-based data faster or simply to improve workflow and reduce stress, Unifi Business Broadband wants to provide reliable connectivity and more support for devices without hiccups.
And good news—they’re currently giving away free devices to boost your digital lifestyle as part of their Unifi Device Fiesta bundle.
Upgrade your internet & office devices in one go
A limited-time offer, the Unifi Device Fiesta has three different packages:
- Experience Enhances, where you get a Business Broadband with a Smart TV
- Productivity Boosters, where you get a Business Broadband with a tablet or laptop
- Tech Innovators, where you get a Business Broadband with a Mesh Wi-Fi 7
How it works is you choose a Unifi Business Broadband connectivity plan, choose your desired free device, then submit the form and await confirmation.
There are four connectivity plans available, starting from RM199/month for 300Mbps. This option is suitable if your team is small and doesn’t require significant bandwidth to perform daily tasks.
Other plans in the promotion are designed for operations that need more bandwidth, such as cloud computing, video conferencing, and video editing.
| Type of connectivity plan | 300Mbps | 500Mbps | 1Gbps | 2Gbps |
| Suitable for users like… | Small outlet office or small NGO office | Virtual office or shop | Larger business premise setting | Larger business premise setting |
| Price | RM199/month | RM239/month | RM319/month | RM369/month |
| Capacity | Supports up to six users or a maximum of 10 devices | Supports up to 10 heavy users on multiple devices | Supports up to 10 power users on multiple devices | Provides ultimate support for up to 10 power users on multiple devices |
To put it into perspective, these connectivity plans are part of Unifi Business’ standard lineup at the usual price. The advantage here is your business will gain a bonus device absolutely free, which is something you wouldn’t typically get with the package.
This free device depends on the internet plan and package you subscribe to. Let’s take the Experience Enhances package for example.
When you sign up for the 300Mbps plan, you’ll get a free Samsung 55″ Crystal 4K UHD Smart TV; when you register for the 2Gbps plan, you’ll get a free SHARP 75″ 4K UHD Google TV.
Other devices you could choose from are the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, ASUS Expertbook, and Mesh WiFi 7. Full package details can be found here.
These will be delivered nationwide for free to your address within 14 working days after the business broadband’s installation. During the 36-month contract period, customers should note that you cannot downgrade your plan.
Together with the upgraded internet speed, these free devices can further enhance your team’s output. For example, the Smart TV would benefit micro small-and-medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) when hosting virtual meetings, while the tablet makes working on the go more productive.
On that note, if you or your team are always on the move, Unifi Mobile’s Postpaid plan is also having an offer. The UNI5G BUSINESS 69 plan comes with unlimited data (5G) and calls, as well as 60GB hotspot from RM49/month (regular price is RM69/month).
Customers who opt for this will be given one free mobile device of their choice, ranging from ZTE to vivo and Redmi. The contract period is between 24 months to 36 months.
Open to both new and existing customers, the Unifi Business Device Fiesta is available from now until December 31, 2024.
To sign up, customers can visit TMpoint or Unifi Store outlets, TM Authorised Dealers and TM Resellers, TM Biz Rovers sales representatives, and account executives.
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How this S’porean duo’s beauty chain aims to stand out against giants like Sephora & Sasa
When Eugene Tay and Ben Lin started making cold calls to sell perfumes and skincare to earn extra pocket money, they did not expect their side hustle to grow into a full-fledged retail business.
From mainstays such as Estee Lauder, SK-II, and Hugo Boss to local brands like Iren Shizen, The Powder Shampoo, and Hegen, Novela has made its mark in ecommerce and the brick-and-mortar space with seven outlets to date.
Now, Novela is being compared to other beauty retail giants, such as Sephora, Olive Young, and Sasa, but getting there was not as glamorous as it seemed.
From a wholesaler to a retailer
For Eugene and Ben, who first met as classmates back in Temasek Polytechnic, business was smooth sailing as a wholesaler. They did not plan to enter the retail space until they were given an opportunity to sell their products at a kiosk in Suntec City in 2014.
“Instead of keeping our stocks in our warehouse, we decided to give it a try and sell them at the kiosk,” Ben added. Despite their enthusiasm, they were, in our opinion, unlucky with their timing.
He explained that when the company leased their kiosk, the mall was undergoing renovations, which took longer than expected. Even after renovations were completed, they incurred close to S$500,000 worth of losses due to low footfall and eventually closed the kiosk.
Despite these challenges, Novela has managed to recover from its setbacks, and it all came down to one simple solution—being able to be seen among the retail powerhouses.
The founders’ first step was to find a location that suited their brand positioning. After leaving Suntec, Novela opened its second store at outlet mall IMM in Jurong in 2016, which, according to an article by The Straits Times, was a better fit for the brand as a “premium beauty retailer.”
The brand attracted the attention of locals and mainland Chinese tourists who were shopping there, spurring the company to become an “early adopter” in using the Chinese messaging app WeChat to connect, engage, and build customer loyalty amongst Chinese expats residing in Singapore.
“They have continued to be our loyal customers, while our new brands and assortment have also brought in new and younger customers who look for exclusive and niche skincare and fragrance brands,” Ben added.
The second step, and the bread and butter of every beauty retailer, was to curate an assortment of “exclusive” brands, where the founders tapped into their knowledge of the market, competition, and trends to bring “unique” brands to be sold to the Singaporean market.
While it was challenging to generate brand interest as Novela had two to three stores and a small customer base initially, trust only grew along with the company’s exposure.
Eugene and Ben eventually established Henatenn Holdings in 2019, a beauty distribution and export group, and opened three more outlets: Northpoint City in Yishun, Singpost Centre at Paya Lebar (both of which have since closed in 2022 and 2024 respectively), and Yue Hwa building.
Costly mistakes
In 2020, the retail industry took a massive hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in many notable homegrown and international brands shutting down their businesses, including Singaporean retail giant Robinsons.
But unlike their peers who solely pivoted their operations online, not only were Eugene and Ben able to launch their ecommerce site within a month, but they also made a gamble of opening three new Novela outlets, as they believed they could capitalise on the new availability of retail spaces.
However, this turned out to be a costly mistake.
While rentals were low, renovation costs skyrocketed due to the shortage of labour, and when these outlets opened in mid-2021, social distancing restrictions limited the number of customers allowed in-store and disallowed the use of testers, heavily affecting their sales.
However, this was just a minor hiccup, as market conditions improved post-pandemic, allowing the company to grow and have seven outlets to date across Singapore.
Growing the brand
Currently, Henatenn Holdings has brought in revenues exceeding S$100 million annually, and the business has improved since 2022 with the help of additional funding from investors.
Novela has since launched its latest niche fragrance concept—Scented Journals, at two of its newest outlets at Tampines 1 and Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) this year.
According to Eugene and Ben, the new concept was born to cater to customers who went from trying mainstream “trendy and popular” to high-end designer fragrances to scents that “reflected their individuality.”
Now that we have seven physical stores and [an] ecommerce [site], on top of a sizeable and loyal customer base, alongside upcoming expansion plans to Malaysia and SEA, it is easier to bring brands in. In fact, from the success we’ve had introducing new brands in Singapore, brands looking to expand into Singapore and the region have been reaching out to us to be their Go-to-Market retailer.
Ben Lin, co-founder of Novela
Both founders shared that they plan to open more stores locally, including a flagship store at a prime location.
More big plans are on the horizon, too, as the brand will be working to develop its in-house products and expand into the Southeast Asian region following the launch of its Malaysian ecommerce site in September this year.
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Featured Image Credit: Novela
