SHAH ALAM - Maxis Business launches its first nationwide UsahaWira roadshow with complete networking sessions and a new series of stories to connect more businesses with hero entrepreneurs.
Its head of small medium enterprise (SME) segment Kevin Lee said the programme was aimed to enable SMEs to learn to digitalise successfully and be future-ready.
"The initiative is part of the immensely popular UsahaWIRA programme that was launched back in 2021, with a focus on leveraging the SME Digitalisation Grant by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
"We believe it is important for businesses to understand that digitalisation does not need to cost a lot, and that they can’t afford to be left behind digitally.
"This is not just another programme, but a great opportunity for SMEs to be inspired by the journeys of their fellow entrepreneurs, and lessons learnt.
"At Maxis, we have helped more than 25,000 SMEs through the SME Digitalisation Grant and we hope to encourage more to come on board so that we can guide them at every step of the way,” he said.
Maxis was also bringing key resources together in one convenient location for UsahaWira as part of its commitment to making digitisation easier, better, and faster for businesses.
"Attendees can explore solutions on digital marketing, electronic point-of-sale, remote working and more at the showcase by Maxis Business and its partners including AmBank, BSN, MDEC and the Malaysia Retail Chain Association.
"They can also get free consultation to check if they qualify to claim up to RM5,000 from the SME Digitisation Grant,” Lee said in a statement.
Lee said attendees can get inspiration at the oundtable sessions with local business owners who will share their digital transformation journey, gain access to exclusive business offers, and network with one another.
In additional, he said they will also get the chance to win devices and other exciting lucky draw prizes.
He said the UsahaWira programme was a medium to inspire retail and F&B SMEs to achieve their digital aspirations with a chance to enjoy exclusive access to workshops, events, and guides to grow their business.
"Maxis is enabling SMEs who apply for the Grant through Maxis to choose from the widest range of connectivity and digital solutions to accelerate their digital aspirations.
"SMEs can leverage on Maxis’ digital marketing, electronic Point-of Sale, remote working and eCommerce solutions on the Next-Generation Enterprise Grade Network, and benefit from a single Maxis touchpoint for a one-stop onboarding experience, available across one of the widest retail networks nationwide,” he said.
The first stop of the programme was at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur on Aug 3 followed by Renaissance Hotel, Johor Bahru on Aug 10, Eastin Hotel, Penang on Aug 17, H Elite Design Hotel, Kota Bharu on Aug 20 and Imperial Hotel, Kuching on Aug 24.
To learn more about the Maxis Business UsahaWIRA programme, visit https://business.maxis.com.my/en/campaign/smegrant/.