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Case study · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Mint Beauty
Mint Beauty was unashamedly born of an obsession – an expensive obsession. Owner Jasmin Beer took her obsession in hand and turned into a business. She still gets to shop but no longer keeps all the things she buys – her lucky customers do!
12 August 2024
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Case study · Papua New Guinea
PNG: MADD Consultants & Associates Growth by Design
Well-established registered architectural design consultancy business MADD Consultants & Associates started life in the shadows – as many small businesses do – while founder Winter Taniti Robert honed his professional skills in full-time employment. Registering as a business in 2015, in 2020, Winter took the plunge and quit his job to devote his attention and…
23 July 2024
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Case study · Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS: Solfresh Products
SOLOMON ISLANDS: Fresh ideas from Solfresh Products
18 June 2024
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Case study · Tonga
TONGA: Vava’u Marine Services Ltd
TONGA: Floating ideas become floating reality in Vava’u
10 June 2024
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Case study · Niue
NIUE: Wahoo Fishing Charters off to a flying (fish) start
What a silly question. Do you catch different fish at night? Clifford Marsh, owner of Niue Wahoo Fishing Charters, laughs and politely replies, “Yes. Very different.” Having been in operation for around four years, doing much the same as other fishing charter operators in Niue, Clifford was keen to establish a new product to make…
31 May 2024
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Case study · Cook Islands
RAROTONGA: A new tourist attraction - Vanilla
In 2017 Lafala Turepu set up her vanilla plantation, in Matavera, Rarotonga. It takes about two years for vanilla plants to establish before they are productive, however Lafala’s first crop was harvested in 2019 and by the time it was dried the borders were closed. It was a challenging time, but it’s amazing how things…
25 May 2024
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Case study · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Digging deep to grow and thrive
Teava Jnr Iro, Maria Maoate and family are the dream team behind AVA Excavations Ltd in the Cook Islands. Based in Titikaveka, Teava and his awesome crew do the hard yards managing all earthwork projects, such as clearing land, carting away vegetation, and generally prepping building sites prior to construction. Maria works behind the scenes,…
3 May 2024
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Case study · Vanuatu
VANUATU: Vanua Soap - a small business that just keeps bubbling along!
Vanua Soap is a little soap business in Luganville, Santo. We interviewed entrepreneur Joelle Kamata, the mastermind behind the business, to find out what makes Vanua Soap keep bubbling along. Here’s what she said:
6 April 2024
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Case study · Kiribati
KIRIBATI: 7s Ruby’s Accounting Firm - a family practice
Etita Ruby laughs as she describes how her seven children named the firm. No prizes for guessing why it’s called “7s”! Three of Etita’s children now work in the firm, making it a true family enterprise. Etita became a Business Advisory Service Provider – BASP – for Business Link Pacific in 2022, and her contract…
6 March 2024
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Case study · Solomon Islands
SOLOMAN ISLANDS: Paradise found at Olotsara Retreat
Honiara, a thriving city and the capital of the Solomon Islands is home to over 107,000 people. That's about 14% of the country's total population. People from all over the country live and work in this bustling place, with government offices, businesses, and expats making it their base.
3 February 2024
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Case study · Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS: The Climate Resilience and Growth Story of Titiru Eco Lodge
In the picturesque Solomon Islands, the Western Province is the go-to destination for tourists. It's famous for its beautiful islands, stunning beaches, vibrant reefs, excellent fishing, and world-renowned diving spots. In the midst of all this natural beauty, one place stands out - Titiru Eco Lodge.
13 December 2023
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Case study · Tonga
TONGA: This building business is growing!
Pauline Likiliki can’t state strongly enough how much the grant from Business Link Pacific has assisted the business she and her husband Tali established in 2015 in Tonga. Vake I Valeta Services provides maintenance services across a broad range of trades – building, plumbing, electrical, electronics, bricklaying, fence installation, concrete laying, driveway removal and repairs,…
4 December 2023