Unifi Business Club (UBC) recently welcomes eDesa as a strategic partner. Keep reading to find out more about the collaboration.

eDesa is an online platform that enables micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia to market their offerings seamlessly and effectively. The platform is developed by DZ Media, an advertising and technology company based in Kuala Nerang, Kedah.

DZ Media started off as an advisory service provider for small and mid-sized companies. It has now diversified into the e-commerce space through the eDesa platform, underscoring its commitment to alleviate the challenges of digitalisation for MSMEs. This objective aligns closely with UBC’s continuous efforts to provide a full suite of digital solutions that benefit the business community nationwide.

Tailor-made for the MSME sector with special emphasis on micro and small businesses, eDesa serves as an e-marketplace portal dedicated to MSMEs.

Key highlights of eDesa

The uniqueness of eDesa lies in its focus on driving profitable growth for homegrown entrepreneurs and business owners.

True to its tagline “Produk Orang Kita” and #SapotLokal slogan, eDesa prides itself on its local approach to market Malaysian MSME products and services via a user-friendly online marketplace.

eDesa has over 2,000 sellers on-board since the platform’s inception in 2021. Furthermore, the eDesa team provides continuous coaching to the MSMEs to equip them with knowledge on online business and opportunities to expand their market reach.

The eDesa platform is fully integrated with payment facilities and courier services, so MSMEs need not worry about the technicalities of the platform and logistics. eDesa is made available on website and mobile app. It is free for Malaysian MSMEs to join, and there are zero commission on earnings and minimal transaction fees of up to 3% to ease the barrier of entry.

Joining forces to unlock success for MSMEs

With the strategic partnership between UBC and eDesa, MSMEs can benefit from the complementing areas of support comprising an online marketplace, assistance in e-commerce training, and access to Unifi Business solutions such as Digital Marketing Solution that helps promote online presence and create targeted campaigns to increase reach or leads.

The systematic guidance and access to market can bring immense value to MSMEs, as they embark on digitalising one business operation at a time. The experienced trainers impart knowledge on best practices including the basics of setting up an online business, key concepts of digital advertising, content creation, as well as encouraging community building and uncovering new entrepreneur programmes.

As part of the strategic alliance, both UBC and eDesa have a shared vision of making digital entrepreneurship more accessible and available to the micro and small business community around the country.

Interested to learn more about the eDesa platform? Explore eDesa website now for all the exciting features awaiting MSMEs!

Plus, don’t forget to visit UBC’s Articles and Solutions sections for periodic updates on UBC x eDesa collaboration.

Inovasi penyelesaian digital perniagaan Telekom Malaysia (TM) yang dikenali sebagai Penyelesaian e-Farmasi dijayakan dengan kerjasama daripada Teleme Technologies Sdn Bhd.

Dengan memanfaatkan rangkaian infrastruktur TM yang luas dan lebih kurang 600 perunding Unifi Business di seluruh negara, Penyelesaian e-Farmasi membolehkan komuniti farmasi menawarkan perkhidmatan mereka kepada pengguna di pelbagai lokasi termasuk mereka yang berada di kawasan pedalaman dan terpencil.

Walau bagaimanapun, hanya komuniti farmasi yang mengupah ahli farmasi yang berdaftar dan berlesen boleh menawarkan perkhidmatan mereka kepada pengguna melalui Penyelesaian e-Farmasi. Pengguna pula perlu berjumpa doktor untuk mendapatkan preskripsi bagi ubat-ubatan terkawal sebelum membuat pesanan ubat daripada komuniti farmasi melalui aplikasi mudah alih tersebut.

Penyelesaian e-Farmasi juga membolehkan ahli farmasi menetapkan peringatan kepada pengguna bagi pengisian semula ubat-ubatan mereka. Ini dapat dimanfaatkan pengguna yang perlu mengambil ubat-ubatan terkawal untuk jangka masa panjang bagi penjagaan kesihatan mereka.

Di samping itu, pengguna boleh mengakses pelbagai artikel informatif berkaitan kesihatan, sekali gus meningkatkan kesedaran dan pengetahuan mereka mengenai gaya hidup sihat dan pelbagai jenis penyakit berbahaya.

Menteri Komunikasi, Fahmi Fadzil, yang melancarkan aplikasi tersebut di TM Digital Academy, Cyberjaya pada bulan Mac lepas berkata, usaha TM ini menyokong inisiatif Kerajaan untuk mempercepatkan pendigitalan perkhidmatan kesihatan terutamanya dalam kalangan usahawan perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS).

Menurutnya, komuniti farmasi dalam kategori PMKS boleh memanfaatkan geran Digital PMKS Madani (GDPM) sekiranya mereka melanggan Penyelesaian e-Farmasi yang ditawarkan TM di bawah segmen Unifi Business. Tambah beliau, inisiatif ini dapat mewujudkan sistem penjagaan kesihatan yang lebih inklusif kepada rakyat Malaysia di samping memberi sokongan kepada komuniti farmasi.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan TM, Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, yang turut hadir semasa pelancaran Penyelesaian e-Farmasi berkata, Penyelesaian e-Farmasi bertujuan untuk menyokong profesional penjagaan kesihatan dan Kerajaan dalam menyediakan perkhidmatan yang cekap dan bermanfaat untuk semua rakyat terutamanya dalam kalangan komuniti yang sukar untuk mendapatkan penjagaan kesihatan.

“Tawaran terbaru ini juga mencerminkan usaha berterusan TM ke arah menjadi sebuah Pusat Kuasa Digital menjelang 2030, dalam menerajui pertumbuhan industri melalui pendigitalan dan kelestarian serta mengukuhkan ekosistem digital kami untuk memanfaatkan komuniti dan perniagaan,” jelas Amar.

Penyelesaian e-Farmasi ditawarkan bersama dengan pelan Jalur Lebar Tetap Unifi Business daripada 100 Megabit sesaat (Mbps) sehingga 2 gigabit sesaat (Gbps). Komuniti farmasi dalam kalangan PMKS yang layak menerima geran padanan di bawah kempen GDPM akan memperoleh sehingga 50% potongan bayaran bulanan selama 12 bulan atau geran sehingga RM5,000 apabila mereka melanggan Penyelesaian e-Farmasi. Mereka yang berminat boleh mendapatkan penerangan lanjut mengenai aplikasi tersebut melalui webinar dan acara-acara berkaitan yang diadakan TM.

Selain Penyelesaian e-Farmasi, Unifi Business juga menawarkan beberapa penyelesaian digital lain di bawah kempen GDPM. Ini termasuk Penyelesaian Pemasaran Digital, Penyelesaian Keselamatan Siber dan Hab e-Dagang. Layari laman sesawang Unifi Business untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut.

UNI5G Business Mobile is the latest suite of postpaid plans from Unifi Mobile. Read on to explore why it’s the right connectivity solution for your business.

For a micro, small or medium enterprise (MSME), digital connectivity via smartphones and other mobile devices is a necessity. Whether you have a mom-and-pop shop or an online store that operates 24/7, you’re always looking for flexibility in mobile services to cope with today’s ever-changing business landscape. You want mobile solutions that unlock ways to improve your operations, plus budget-friendly deals to save money wherever possible.

This is why you need to make full use of UNI5G Business Mobile. The newly launched plans are specifically designed to meet the needs of your business, ensuring that you and your employees are connected no matter the time and place.

Here are 5 great reasons to subscribe to UNI5G Business Mobile:

1. Tailored for every kind of business

UNI5G Business Mobile is available to all business owners with a Business Registration Number (BRN), as well as professional practices such as law firms and clinics. It also caters to companies without BRN, including sole proprietors with local authority permits.

2. Cost-effective — the best value in town!

UNI5G Business Mobile offers the most UPSIZED value for MSMEs, which means big savings even for the smallest businesses! It includes convergence benefits for both mobile and home services, ensuring seamless onboarding into 5G devices for you.

The price offered is highly affordable and fixed every month. It’s a worry-free plan: you don’t have to perform any top-up or feel anxious about overspending.

3. Ease of use

You and your employees are now able to enjoy non-stop Internet, calls and texts, along with a complimentary hotspot capacity wherever you go.

That’s right. Now your business can run smoothly despite geographical boundaries and limitations. Everyone gets to be connected, work on their mobile, and stay in touch anytime, anywhere!

Pro tip: If you are an existing Unifi Business Fibre subscriber, there are extra perks waiting for you. You can enjoy unlimited 5G and 4G data on your mobile plan, provided your account remains active.

4. Supersized data that’s shareable with employees, and other unmissable offers

Be that company people love! With UNI5G Business Circle plans, you get to connect with up to 5 supplementary lines, a FREE 5G smartphone, unlimited 5G and 4G data, and 95% nationwide coverage from just RM129/month.

By offering UNI5G Business Mobile free SIMs as a benefit, your employees would not have to worry about spending extra cash for their mobile data usage. This is a win-win situation which not only increases your business productivity but also gives your staff much-needed peace of mind.

Pro tip: Planning on getting the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Series? Grab yours with UNI5G Business Mobile to save more on the device and your data!

5. Be part of a business community

As a Unifi Mobile business customer (or any Unifi Business plans), you are automatically a member of Unifi Business Club (UBC). As our member, you get to enjoy many exclusive privileges and resources at special prices, including digital marketing, financial assistance and many more which will help boost your business digitally.

Why wait any longer? Sign up for UNI5G Business Mobile now to elevate your business! Don’t miss the Exclusive Launch Promo, available for a limited time only until 31 May 2024. For more info, check out the FAQ.

Saksikan perkongsian menarik daripada Encik Mohamad Yusman Ammeran, Naib Presiden, Unifi Business dan Encik Nor Shahrizan Sulaiman, Timbalan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif & Ketua Perbankan Komuniti, Maybank Islamic Berhad.

Mereka memfokuskan kepada solusi Go Niaga iaitu kerjasama strategik antara Unifi Business dan Maybank Islamic Berhad untuk memperkasakan perniagaan usahawan mikro dengan satu penyelesaian perniagaan unggul yang menggabungkan perbankan patuh syariah dengan 5G.

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai pakej perbankan perniagaan mudah alih ini, kunjungi laman web rasmi Go Niaga.

Now that we’re moving past the pandemic slowdown, things seem to be jumping back into hyperdrive. Online business is no exception. That’s why you need the right tools and mindset, and with online learning you and your employees will get just that and stay primed for success. 

The paradigm shift of physical to online during the pandemic has shown that there’s only one thing that stays the same: change. In keeping up with the times, businesses have had to adapt by these rules as well, making changes to the way they run and how they serve their customers. As a business owner, you might find yourself in the same situation and thinking to yourself: “How do I keep up?”. 

Well, first things first: if that’s on your mind, then great! That means you’re ready to seek out new opportunities to address the business landscape now and strive to improve. And to reach that goal, there’s no better way than to upskill! 

Elevate your skill and capabilities 

To ‘upskill’ means to take your capabilities to the next level, expanding on what you know so you can optimise what you do. While technology can cover a lot of what businesses do daily, you still need the talent and know-how in leveraging the benefits and optimising the solutions you require. 

It’s a good thing that there are plenty of options to upskill, with many platforms offering online courses. This means you can save time in your day to take on knowledge without having to travel physically to a training centre. 

These courses cover a range of topics like how to use digital marketing tools, how to conduct data analysis, how to protect your assets against cyberthreats, and more. The best part? Some of these learning platforms even offer starter courses for free with a sign-up, so all that’s needed is your registration and a bit of your time. 

Pro tip: Check out AirAsia Academy for over 150 hours of educational content and 100+ expert-curated courses. 

Think like an expert when you get expert insight 

There’s plenty of ways to learn, but one of the best is to get it straight from the experts. Navigating the day-to-day can be challenging when you’re starting up, and it’s easy to feel defeated when you face a roadblock. 

However, if you get the perspective of experts, you’d know that the adversity is part of your progress to better circumstances. 

Not only will expert insight give you a new perspective in facing your business challenges, it also trains your critical thinking. What can you afford to lose out on now, and recoup later? What part of your business should you prioritise first? 

These considerations would be clearer with the guidance of a seasoned eye, which comes available through courses that put you under the wings of professionals with knowledge to impart. 

Defining your own path into online business can be tricky. Programmes and solutions from uBC are tailored to expand your entrepreneurial abilities and elevate your earning power. Claim the exclusive member deals now!  

Just like anything else, digitalising your business has its pros and cons. Even so, if you know how to manage the challenges that come with digitalisation, you stand to reap the benefits of doing business online. 

Digitalisation is the next frontier for all, be it businesses or customers. The acceleration of digital transformation was especially evident during the height of the pandemic. In such a paradigm-shifting time, the option to connect beyond face-to-face interactions helped to empower us in overcoming limitations with comfort and convenience.  

In the context of business, even though brick-and-mortar retail remains a staple of the consumer experience, no one can doubt that online shopping has its own set of advantages. For enterprising individuals such as yourself who are running your own business, going online is the perfect way to maximise your resources at hand! 

Of course, there will be challenges to face so keep this guidance in mind. You’ll be better prepared to overcome obstacles and get on the right track for business growth! 

Planning your start-up costs 

Perhaps the biggest challenge in initiating your business online would be the start-up costs. Though some initial platforms are free to use — Instagram, for example — there may be other expenses to consider. 

These could include costs for website hosting and search engine optimisation (if you’re setting up your own page), copywriting and design (if you’re looking to outsource the talent), and page maintenance among others. 

Of course, the costs all vary depending on how much you’re willing to take on and do yourself, and what else you’d like to invest in the long run. Determining this starting amount properly would ultimately help you navigate the realm of online business with a strong digital presence. 

You can always work around the issue of budgeting by learning more about financial tools and marketing know-how. By doing this, you can spend less on outsourcing and have more of a say on how you want to put your best foot forward. 

Pro tip: Explore financial assistance specially designed for unifi Business Club (uBC) members. 

Ensuring security for buyer and seller alike 

When it comes to security, both customers and businesses can be at risk of being tricked. The threat doesn’t just apply to small businesses; more established companies too have found fraud to be a rampant issue. 

In August 2022, a survey by software company Stripe found that up to 64% of businesses faced difficulty in countering an increase in fraudulent activity. They struggle not only due to the increasing frequency of fraud, but also because of the growing complexity involved in these fraudulent schemes. The danger is becoming harder to detect or deflect, especially without knowing what to look out for.    

That’s why when it comes to handling transactions online, it’s always best to keep it simple and transparent. The only information you share across should be limited to just the appropriate account numbers, pricing and confirmation of purchase. 

Pro tip: Kaspersky Small Office Security provides worry-free protection for your entire business.

Furthermore, it helps if there’s a way for customers to contact you directly to inquire and double check. This can be useful to counter instances of fake accounts or identity theft, and in turn help boost your credibility and readiness to serve.  

Beyond the challenges of cost and security, it is also a matter of how you go about building familiarity between your customers and your brand, leading to loyal buyers. With these points to consider, you’ll be primed to take on the world of online business and set the course for your next achievement! 

As you take your business online, finding the right solutions to ease your day-to-day processes can be a challenge. Know that you’re not alone! Solutions from uBC are tailored to support your business digitalisation. Claim the exclusive member deals now!