“We are committed to supporting the growth and development of small businesses, which is why we have implemented the entrepreneur support program, and the partnership with Flip was a natural step in its evolution. At Filbo, we understand that small businesses play a vital role in the economy, and every investment decision is detrimental to their success. We are aware of the importance of mobile technology in today’s business environment, from communication and efficient collaboration to process optimization and client interaction. For this reason, we considered it was time to adapt and extend our services to meet the specific needs of companies”, said Andrei Dogaru, Head of Product at Filbo.
Some 50 entrepreneurs have so far accessed the solution provided by Filbo and Flip, operating in various fields: 33.3% are digital freelancers, 16.67% are lawyers, 16.67% are active in the construction and installation sector, 16.67% are involved in food production, and 16.67% work in the transport industry. Most clients (80%) who used the solution offered by the two companies are men, and half of the applicants (50%) are aged 30 to 45.
Flip.ro provides its clients with a wide range of options through which entrepreneurs can choose the right products, without a negative impact on the cash flow, including the possibility of payment in installments. The benefits of Flip Business include saving up to 40% of the funds usually spent on phone acquisitions, upgrading through buyback that ensures up to 50% investment recovery on the current phone fleet, a 12-month guarantee, certified quality thanks to over 60 rigorous quality checks, competitive prices without additional taxes or long-term contracts. Flip Business also offers SME funding and operating lease.
“The results in the first three years of Flip show Romanians’ growing appetite for refurbished phones: our turnover increased from EUR2.5 million in 2020 to EUR36 million in 2022, and we have reached more than 210.000 clients. Since launching Flip Business, with dedicated financing, purchase and leasing services for refurbished phones for the business segment, over 7,500 companies have turned to our services to streamline costs and help protect the environment (…)”, said Nicolae Trofin, Chief Sales Officer – Business Partnerships at Flip.ro.