Shop for all your favorite Brother products at the New Concept Store in SM Fairview

Brother International Philippines Corp. recently opened the company’s fifth concept store in the Philippines at SM Fairview, Quezon City on December 9, located at the 3/F Cyberzone. 

Glenn Hocson, President of Brother International Philippines Corporation, was there to greet the media and formally invite customers to visit the store and enjoy the brand’s products. He was joined by Rolando Raval, Chief Operating Officer of Upson International Corporation, the largest retailer of IT products. 

“The Brother concept store is part of our commitment to giving shoppers an improved shopping experience. They can see the complete range of products, interact with the different features, and get recommendations from our experienced staff,” said Glenn Hocson. 

Give your business and products a creative and stylish look with Brother labelers

It’s no secret that one of the keys to success when it comes to running a small business or selling products you’ve crafted is making it presentable and professional-looking.  

The so-called “eye test” shouldn’t be taken for granted at all—customers will love the feeling of purchasing something that looks great and feels premium, which is why you owe it to them to give them a product or experience that looks like it’s worth the money they spent.  

The easiest way to make a product or service feel premium is in the packaging and labeling. As mentioned, it’s the first thing that your customers will see, so it’s always a good idea to make sure your products leave a beautiful impression. 

5 craft projects you can make in your free time

Even though we’re always kept busy by work or school, one might worry that you could get bored and unproductive during the weekends or your free time. You might even feel that you want to stay as busy as possible.  

There’s nothing wrong with that, as it’s always a good idea to keep yourself engaged—you never know when your productivity might come in handy. You might even discover something that you could turn into a new hobby or business! One way to stay engaged is to get into craft projects during your free time, which is great in keeping your mind and hands active—you can do it for yourself, or you can do it to start on a new path for a business or get new skills for a job. 

Express your love to Dad in creative ways this Father's Day with Brother

Father’s Day is coming up soon, celebrating and being thoughtful for Dad doesn’t have to be overly complex and complicated! It’s always a good idea to give Dad something that’s straight from the heart, and something simple and creative can always be enough.

If you’re looking for simple and creative gift ideas for Dad this year, here are three things you can do to make him smile:

5 ways to stay productive this summer

It’s summertime! Many of us might be taking some time off this summer break from school or maybe even from work. While a lot will want to enjoy the downtime that the holidays bring, some might also want to keep their minds and wits sharp and continue being productive. 

If you’re one of the proactive people who wants something to do while school is out, you’re in luck—here are a few ideas for to-do list items you can check off during all this free time: 

1.     Learn a new skill 

Want to keep on improving yourself? Two or so months is enough for you to learn and practice a new life skill! Whether it’s crafting something with your hands or creating something with your mind, this summer’s a good a time as any to impress your friends with something you’ve learned while everyone’s at home. There are so many options for skills to learn online. 

2.     Learn a new language 

Why not take your learning a step further and learn a new language? Being able to speak another language beyond your native tongue can come in pretty handy in the future, so it’s always a good idea to open yourself up to the world and learn a foreign language. Learning is more accessible than it’s ever been, so take advantage of this time to upgrade yourself. 

3.     Join a good cause 

Do you feel strongly about saving the world and just making it a better place? If so, you can use this time to volunteer for a good cause. The world could always use as many concerned citizens as possible, so when you’ve got the time to give, it could go a long way in helping everyone who lives in it. 

4.     Make things you like 

Perhaps you already have an arts and crafts skill that’s waiting to be used. If that’s the case, you can just express your creativity and keep making things that you like. You don’t have to do it for anyone else—just create things that make you happy and keep yourself busy during this break, while you wait for things to kick up again. 

5.     Organize things at home 

Want to do something that’ll immediately affect you in a good way? There’s always one thing you can do at home—organize your things, whether it’s in your room or your workspace. Put things in their proper places, label what needs labeling, and generally keep your area neat. The cleanliness is going to boost your mood a lot, too! 

No matter what you’ll get up to this summer, you can always get it done with the help of Brother machines and products! Print out the things you need for your learning and creative expression with a printer such as the DCP-T420W A4 Ink Tank Printer, which makes printing at home effortless with features such as plug-and-play, WiFi printing, and cost-effective ultra high-yield ink bottles. 

For your organization needs, Brother label printers are the way to go, like the P-Touch Cube portable labelmaker that lets you create labels from the Design&Print mobile app that connects via Bluetooth. With Brother label printers, organizing your things can be super fun! 

So when it’s time to get productive this summer, let Brother help you keep yourself busy and improve over the break! Head to your nearest authorized Brother dealer to pick up a reliable machine that works not only for the season, but for as long as you need it! 

For more details on Brother products and consumables, visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside/. You can also call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph. 

4 tips to keep your printer well-maintained

Of all the important devices you have in your home and office, one thing you really can’t afford to break down on you at any time is your printer. There’s just too much that relies on a solid working printer, which is why it’s an absolute must to remember keeping it well-maintained at all times.

Fortunately, it’s not hard to keep your printer well-maintained. Just clean it regularly and make sure your ink is well-stocked, among other things. Here are four things to remember when you maintain your printer:

3 ways to express your creativity in International Women’s Month

March is International Women’s Month, and all women everywhere deserve to celebrate their strength, intelligence, and the creativity that they bring to the world.   

If you’re a woman, it’s never a bad time to show everyone what you’ve got. But if you’re not yet sure how to express your creativity and talent, here are a few suggestions to get the juices flowing: 

Get exclusive bundles of Brother products on Shopee

Filipinos looking to get their hands on essentials for printing and labeling now have a new and convenient way to buy as Brother Philippines makes its bundle deals available on Shopee. 

Customers can get bundle deals on Brother labelmakers and TZe tapes, as well as printers and ink cartridges all at a discounted price on the Solidmac store on Shopee, the company’s authorized dealer on the e-commerce platform. 

Shopping for Brother products online on Shopee is a great way to get the machines and top up the consumables you need without the risk of going out. In addition to the already existing bundle deals, non-bundled machines and consumables are also available, and customers can also expect to see even more deals and discounts on Brother products on the store. 

Don’t worry about labels this Valentine’s Day with Brother labelers

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner—and while many couples may be easily celebrating the yearly holiday of love, there might be some others who might be dealing with a bit of a complicated situation right now.

As we all know, labels are good. Everybody needs them, especially when you’re entering something new! Labels are really important so that what you’ve got is clear to everyone involved—whether it’s a gift for your significant other, your belongings at home, or even something as big as your relationship.

So, this Valentine’s Day, make sure your labels are straight with the following:

Get great deals on sewing machines and extra gift vouchers in Brother’s New Year Flash Sale

Sewing enthusiasts and business owners in fashion and clothing can enjoy amazing deals plus additional eGift vouchers when they shop for a new Brother sewing machine in Brother Philippines’ New Year Flash Sale, which is extended until March 31.

A wide selection of the latest Brother sewing machines are available for purchase, from the affordable and budget friendly JK17B mechanical sewing machine with 17 built-in stitches that goes for only P9,995, to the start-up NV800E embroidery machine with 138 built-in embroidery designs that goes for P79,995. No matter what your business or hobby is, there’s a Brother sewing machine that can bring your designs to life.

Each of these participating Brother machines also come with an eGift voucher that can be used in your next purchase. To claim the eGift, simply register at https://bit.ly/BrotherSewingMachinePromo after buying your desired machine during the promo period.

3 Brother products that can help you start the year inspired to create

It’s a new year, and along with it comes a brand-new opportunity to seize the moment and do even better than the year before.

Whether you want to organize your life in the new year or start creating more out of your inspirations, Brother has your back to help you kick 2022 off in the right way.

Brother Creative Center

2022 is a good time as any to let your creative juices flow, and if you’re looking for a place to get started, why not try the Brother Creative Center? The Creative Center is a free online portal that has hundreds of ready-made templates for various occasions and purposes, all editable to your heart’s delight. Explore the different categories and try out different printables from planners, organizers, lists, calendars, to even games and educational activities.

Affordable bundles of Brother printers and consumables are now available on Lazada

Get exclusive savings on Brother bundles on Lazada

Filipinos in the market for a new printer can now shop online for great deals on Lazada, as Brother Philippines has partnered with its official partner Solid Business Machines Center Inc. (Solidmac) to launch exclusive printers bundles and other bundled machines on the online shopping platform.

Brother Philippines introduces new iShop feature on Customer Plus App

Shop for all your favorite Brother products in one place

As we all continue to work and study from the comfort of home, loyal Filipino Brother customers can continue to go online for their printing and organization needs as Brother Philippines introduces iShop, a brand new feature on their Customer Plus App that serves as an online store for Brother products.

Brother products win in the 2021 iF Design Awards

Continuing its 14-year streak of design excellence, Brother Industries, Ltd. has won big in the 2021 iF DESIGN AWARDS, taking home five recognitions for its various products and electronics.

The iF DESIGN AWARDS is an independent design competition organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH, and one of the most celebrated and valued symbols of design excellence in the world, with around 10,000 submissions from 60 countries.

Why it’s best to always get genuine inks and toners

Counterfeit consumables can destroy your printer

Where there are goods and consumables in a market, there will always follow counterfeit products. This is especially true for electronics, where it’s easy to find and get cheaper yet substandard things without even trying.

Although for practical Filipinos, it may seem incredibly tempting to go for fake products because of their more affordable price, using counterfeit consumables actually puts your electronics at risk for some major damage—and an even greater cost on your pocket for repairing or replacing them.

Forbes names Brother one of World’s Best Employers in 2020

Positive work culture and prudent COVID-19 response earns Brother high spot on the ranking

Influential business publication Forbes Magazine names Brother Industries, Ltd. as one of the “World’s Best Employers” in this year’s edition of the prestigious list released last October.

With a ranking of 130 among 750 multinationals and corporations from 45 countries, this achievement is the first in Brother’s storied history. The survey, which Forbes did with German market research firm Statista, was conducted from June to July this year.

A positive and employee-friendly company culture that places a premium on talent development, gender equality, social responsibility, and economic footprint, as well as the corporation’s deft response to the global COVID-19 pandemic are what landed Brother on the list.

Brother Philippines continues digital push with Viber Shop @ Home

With Filipinos looking for more and more ways to do their shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic through non-traditional ways and channels, brands have been taking their wares to cyberspace to make it safer and more convenient for everyone.

In light of this, Brother Philippines continues to modernize their operations further with the launch of Viber Shop @ Home, a digital storefront and public community on the popular mobile and online messaging app.

In the Viber Shop @ Home group, customers can chat with Community Assistants to inquire about the Brother products they need. These Community Assistants can, in turn, connect customers to authorized online Brother dealers.

“We’re always looking to make our customers’ experience easier and, most importantly, safer during these times,” said Brother Philippines President Glenn Hocson. “This is why we’re going all in on our online services, which include the new Viber Shop @ Home. Filipinos looking for our quality Brother Products should give this a try!”

Customers can join the Viber group through https://bit.ly/BrotherShopatHome. They can also purchase Brother products online through participating partners and dealers on e-commerce platforms and the official Brother Philippines website at brother.com.ph. To see the list of stores available, customers may visit https://bit.ly/WheretoBuyBrother.

For more information, customers may visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside/. They can also call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph

There’s still time to get free Sodexo Mobile Passes in Brother’s Shop Some More promo!

Brother Philippines always offers Filipinos the best printing solutions for both home and office, especially with their most sought-after Refill Tank System series that’s featured in the ongoing Shop Some More promo running only until March 31.

If you haven’t gotten a new Brother Refill Tank printer yet, there’s definitely still time for you to get a Sodexo Mobile Pass worth up to P1,500 when they purchase any Brother Refill Tank printer model at suggested retail price. You can get a Sodexo Mobile Pass worth P1,000 when you purchase a DCP-T310, DCP-T510W, or DCP-T710W; while purchasing an MFC-T810W or MFC-T910DW entitles you to a Sodexo Mobile Pass worth P1,500.

Brother Philippines extends popular Switch to Tank promo until March

Save on a new Brother Refill Tank System printer when you trade in an old model!

Brother Philippines continues to help Filipinos save more on their printing solutions for the home and the office with the return of their popular Switch to Tank promo, running this time from March to April 3.

Shop Brother to start 2020 and get the best deals and perks!

Brother kicks off 2020 with the Shop Some More Promo and the return of the Switch to Tank Promo

Filipinos looking for the best and most affordable printing solutions to start the new year won’t have to look far at all, as Brother Philippines begins 2020 with two promotions designed to make the most of purchases of new Brother printers and trade-ins of used machines.

The first is the return of the popular Switch to Tank promo, active from January 9 to February 5, 2020. When customers trade in any Brother or non-Brother printer, typewriter, fax, and all-in-one printing products, working or non-working, at select Switch to Tank locations, they can get a 50% discount on a new Brother DCP-T310 (40% for non-Brother trade-in machines), a 30% discount on other Refill Tank printer models (20% for non-Brother trade-in machines), and a 20% discount on other participating printer models.