UNI Strategic is a SCAM

Beware of UNI Strategic Pte Ltd and UNI Strategic Sdn. Bhd ( www.unistrategic.com ) - so many have been SCAMMED. They DO NOT pay trainers and speakers their fees, hotels and suppliers, and their employees. This is how their SCAM works - They engage speakers or trainers from the US, UK, Europe, Australia, Middle East, and 'promise' to pay after the event is held. When its completed and these trainers/speakers return to their countries, not a single cent is paid, because what can YOU do to them? Look at these links below and see for yourself the ugly truth about UNI Strategic.

• http://www.pbresults.com/Sales-Blog/article-tip-for-any-prospective-facilitators-who-are-interested-in-working-uni-strategic.html
• http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/969180
• http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/905747/+20
• http://unistrategic.net/

They are able to continue organising events, scamming trainers and speakers, companies and businesses, delegates' and employees, because they know that they cannot be caught, and no legal action will be taken. The total number of people that have been scammed throughout the years all adds up. But they know it is spread across many individuals, making it impossible for a concerted effort to be brought about. And they continue because every single speaker, supplier and employee out there just wants to forget and put aside their HORRIBLE experience with this company. Until now.

For the trainers and speakers thinking of dealing with this company, my advice is to SHOW them this website, and ask for upfront payment before agreeing to their terms. Because you will NOT BE PAID once you've delivered the program. They offer US $ 2500 per day (some much less), for a fully customised, advanced program - and then ask for revisions to the program and all sorts of changes, AFTER you've finalised the agenda. What are their research/producers doing? And they will give you all sorts of reasons when you ask for the fees to be paid - the course was not up to 'standard', or that their accounts person has just quit and they've lost all records of the invoice, correspondence. They SCAM you, then move on to SCAM another speaker or trainer for the same event or topic. Saves them lots of MONEY.

For suppliers and hotels, my suggestion is deal only on CASH terms. You will never get paid, and you can blacklist them all you want - they will just get another venue or supplier.

For employees - sales, producers, marketing, operations - you will not get paid your commissions, your pay will be withheld, even when you leave on good terms, or have done your best for the company during your time there. The company is headed by 3 people who operate the company without fear of anything happening to them - not even from the authorities. Wing, Roger (CEO), and Stacey. They are fraudsters, who think they are invincible and can treat everyone like thrash. Just ask the ex-employees about the mistreatment that was dished out to them, and employees that are with the company now. Turnover is sky HIGH. As of 2010, their total count is about 100, certainly less than the 200 stated on their website. Definitely a company in trouble. (An insider mentioned that all the employees March 2010 pay was deducted by a big amount, because upper management decided on a whim to 'push back the accounting period'). What CRAP is that? Is it even legal?

For the delegates and company's sending their employees - the workshops and conferences are not worth it because UNI Strategic does not care about the QUALITY of the events - they only care about MONEY, and push courses that do not even remotely address participants concerns or problems. They charge US $ 2500-US$ 3000 per person, but engage trainers on ONLY US $ 2500 per day - doesn't take a genius to figure out that they need only 4 (FOUR) delegates to breakeven. You have definitely been OVERPAYING. Once you've bought into their lies, promises and PAID the fees (BEFORE the events are held), you're as good as dead to them. The trainers/speakers, who only get confirmed at the last minute, 2 weeks before the event, then get booked on cheap, horrible flights, who are 'promised' payments 2 months after the event, are then expected to give their BEST, of course in the interests of... WHO ELSE? UNI STRATEGIC. The last minute confirmations contribute to rushed preparations of course materials and presentations, not to mention cancellations from the trainers/speakers - what do you expect? No correspondence or updates, and they expect trainers/speakers to prepare presentations and spending valuable time beforehand, when nothing has been confirmed. When there is a cancellation, NO REFUNDS are given. When there is a last minute sub-par REPLACEMENT TRAINER, NO REFUNDS are given - you pay the FULL PRICE, for a half baked, rushed course. They do not give 2 cents whether delegates' are satisfied, or if they obtained knowledge or learning. They want your $ and make sure you pay. Then you can complain all you like - they will just sell to other employees, or get other companies. After all, there are so many people coming into the workforce, moving about, they DO NOT NEED REPEAT CUSTOMERS, and could care less about customer service or satisfaction.

There are just so many incidents like this that have occurred. You have been warned.