Nuked Say hello to your followers! If you’re a tech-lover that also loves to have a good time, then you’ll be glad to know that Apple has recently discontinued its business-oriented’Mac notebook upgrade program’.
But don’t worry, because Apple has partnered with CIT Group (also known as First Citizens Bank) to give small businesses the chance to lease new M1 Macs for as little as $30 each month. The lease comes with the option to upgrade when more powerful devices are released.
Unfortunately, this program won’t be offered anymore and businesses that had signed up will need to switch over to a different program from CIT Group or find another way to get their computers. An email sent out by CIT Group confirned this news.
CIT Group still has other Apple hardware leasing options, such as a’$1 buyout lease’, but the terms aren’t fully disclosed. Apple’s’Business financing page’ describes this offering, though.
Apple’s Upgrade Plus financing setup, which is available for laptops purchased from Best Buy, is also consumer-oriented. Whether the program shut down due to lack of interest or a change in strategy is unclear, but there’s always the possibility of Apple launching a full subscription program for the iPhone later this year.
Small businesses can still benefit from Apple’s services side with its Business Essentials IT management package. Hardware can also be ordered directly from Apple’s special Business or Education store site, but at full price.
Apple is also expected to launch its buy now, pay later service soon. Individuals that own small businesses can always use an Apple Card and take advantage of 0 percent financing on new computers.
