by PLDT Media Services | Feb 17, 2011

MANILA, Philippines, February 17, 2011 – In an increasingly interconnected world, many businesses have hitched their wagons to the internet to help their businesses flourish.

With that in mind, PLDT SME Nation has made it easier for small and medium enterprises to do so by offering its Negosyo Boost packages, a suite of tailor-fit innovative communications solutions that can help SMEs stay competitive in this digital age.

Through Negosyo Boost, SMEs can choose a suitable solutions bundle that includes broadband internet connectivity and landline phone combined with devices such as netbooks, printers and modems.

“The Negosyo Boost packages are designed to help SMEs in any level of growth,” said PLDT Senior Vice President Eric R. Alberto.

He said Pinoy entrepreneurs today need more than determination and hard work to succeed. Internet connectivity and other communications technologies have become essential.

The Negosyo Boost communication solutions are ideal for start up and expanding SMEs as it provides businesses with a fast and reliable internet connectivity and necessary business tools. There are four Negosyo Boost packages designed for the varying needs of SMEs: Negosyo Boost Launch, Negosyo Boost Connect, Negosyo Boost Branch Link, and Negosyo Boost Internet Anywhere.

Alberto added that businesses today do not thrive solely on traditional marketing campaigns and branding. Many have gone digital with social networking and other web-based marketing. Thanks to the advancements of the internet, businesses now have a global perspective.

“These bundles are great for start-ups and expanding SMEs and they can avail of the best Negosyo Boost package that suits their business’ needs,” said PLDT SME Nation Vice President and Head Kat Luna-Abelarde.

The Negosyo Boost Connect offers a DSL connection of up to 2 mbps and a PLDT business landline. This package is suitable for small offices, retail shops, and even auto shops that need affordable high speed internet for their expanding businesses at just Php2,600 a month.

The Negosyo Boost Launch bundles a DSL connection of up to 1 mbps, a PLDT business landline, a netbook, and a printer for Php3,000 a month. This bundle is great for small offices and start-up businesses that need all the basic equipment and a dependable internet connection to run their businesses.

Under the Negosyo Boost Branch Link, SMEs pay only Php1,300 a month for a DSL connection of up to 1 mbps and one static IP address that enables inter-branch connectivity for those with multiple offices like restaurants, bakeshops, coffee shops and retail chain stores. This package is for businesses with five branch sites or more.

The Negosyo Boost Internet Anywhere enables SMEs with remote branches like restaurants, tourist bus companies, or resorts with high speed wireless internet connectivity. This package offers internet connectivity of up to 3.6 mbps and a wireless 3G router at only Php1,800 a month.

“The packages are priced conveniently to give SMEs cost-effective solutions to help them grow their business without putting much strain on their pockets,” said PLDT SME Nation Assistant Vice President Amil Azurin.

With Negosyo Boost, PLDT SME Nation hopes to make the huge benefits of the internet easily available to more SMEs.