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News · 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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News · Vanuatu
VANUATU: Xero in Vanuatu - Understanding migration
In our previous article on the benefits of Xero for small and medium-sized businesses in Fiji, we talked about "migrating" your financial records. We asked BLP's qualified business advisors in Vanuatu what this means and how it is achieved.
26 January 2024
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News · Fiji
FIJI: Xero in Fiji - Embracing change, enhancing business
A quick review of Xero's website will have you nodding – yes, please! Simplifying the invoicing process, automatically importing bank statements, reconciling bank accounts with a single click – and it's all online so you can access it anywhere, anytime, and your bookkeeper, accountant or advisor can log in to answer questions, check how things…
16 January 2024
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News · 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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News · 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
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News · Samoa
SAMOA: BLP Support for Creatives
Fine Mat Creative owner Liz Ah-Hi has been a Business Link Pacific business service provider since 2019 and she encourages small business owners to take advantage of the services available to them.
21 November 2023
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News · Papua New Guinea
PNG: There is power in community - The story of Unen Choit Cooperative and where your coffee comes from.
With a territory spanning two provinces, three local governments and seven districts, the 1,750 farmers who make up the Unen Choit Cooperative Society have been growing the coffee, you may be enjoying right now, for over 15 years.
8 November 2023
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News · Fiji
FIJI: It’s never too late to start your sweet dreams
BLP grant recipient Marina Fesaitu was young when she learned the art of baking from her mother. Today, at the age of 57, she runs a bakery at Joes Farm in Suva, and two cake shops also in Suva named Sweet Endings Fiji which specialize in baking a variety of cakes and pastries for all…
31 October 2023
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News · Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS: Clearing the shadows of war – SIEOTEC and a BLP Grant make the Solomon Islands safer.
Solomon Islands is renowned for hosting one of the most ferocious battles in history during World War II. The Battle for Guadalcanal stands as a monumental chapter in the nation's history.
18 October 2023
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News · Tonga
TONGA: Change is the only constant for Hideaway Café
Like many business owners in Tonga and across the Pacific, Charlett and Barry Millen are adaptation experts, rising to any challenge and just making it work. For example, the first problem they faced in Tonga was how will we make peperoni sausage with no pork? No worries. They now make a delicious spicy chicken sausage…
29 September 2023
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News · Samoa
SAMOA: Spinning gold from, well, gold
After ten years in business, facing one challenge after another, Treasure House in rural Savaii is slowly becoming a treasure for entrepreneur and owner Taunese Purvis. Local customers visit Treasure House for watch repairs and jewellery, much of which is locally made, including the popular Polynesian design wedding rings.
20 September 2023
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Can Business Advisory Services enhance your business?
Ask any business owner who has received business advice and you will get the same response: The business service really helped my business to move forward and grow. They will most likely also tell you how much they learned in the process.
24 July 2023