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News · Vanuatu
VANUATU: MSME Day - Showcasing the BLP Network
During MSME Day, the United Nations celebrates the contribution of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to the world’s economy. These businesses account for a massive 90% of businesses, up to 70% of employment and 50% of GDP worldwide. MSME Day is a UN initiative that responds to a need for increasing awareness about MSME…
27 June 2023
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News · Fiji
Building a Supportive Ecosystem for Women-led Businesses in the Pacific: A Collaborative Effort by BLP’s partners BAF and CEFI
While women-led businesses in the Pacific region are critical to economic growth and development, they face unique challenges, including limited access to finance, business training, and networking opportunities. Despite these challenges, women-led businesses have shown remarkable resilience and significantly contributed to their communities and the broader economy.
3 May 2023
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News · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Mama Annie’s Treats by the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce
The Covid-19 pandemic brought many challenges to the Cook Islands, but also many opportunities. Some challenges meant cultural aspects of our lives were forced to adapt, while other challenges opened doors for businesses as they responded to the new economic environment with new products, methods or markets. Denied the usual steady flow of visitors into…
28 April 2023
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News · Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS: Baeto Enterprises grows with help from a BLP Adaptation Grant
Located in Taro Town, Choiseul Province – some two hours flight from Honiara – is William Sualau, entrepreneur and owner of Baeto Enterprises. William supplies small retail stores in Taro Town and the surrounding rural communities with general household goods, manufactured food items, fuel and electrical items brought in by ship from Honiara.
27 October 2022
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News · Tonga
TONGA: Dental Clinic upgrades technology with the help of a BLP Adaptation Grant
There’s no doubt Tonga has suffered more than its share of catastrophes in recent times. For Tongovua Fifita, owner and chief dental officer of JeLDSa Dental Clinics, the first catastrophe was the tsunami in December 2021. Located close to the shore, the tsunami wiped out the clinic building and much of the dental equipment, including…
11 October 2022
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News · Samoa
SAMOA: How DAT Car Rentals adapted to a new business climate
For a car rental business anywhere around the world, but particularly in a location close to 100% reliant on the tourist business, the pandemic has been challenging. Very successful business DAT Car Rentals was no exception. Their business was decimated.
27 September 2022
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News · Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS: How Chouttu's Guadalcanal Products improved its bottom line with help from BLP Business Advisors
Chottu’s Guadalcanal Products is a family business. Simon Chottu came on board in 2016 to manage the media side of the business, supplying technical expertise beyond his father’s skill. He has slowly moved into managing all the business side of things alongside his brother, who takes care of the plantation. It’s been a busy few…
20 September 2022
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News · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Well-loved design brand become the first to offer embroidery services, thanks to Adaptation Grant
Ana File Heather is the Managing Director of Fave Designs - Red Door Rarotonga and South INTL. She is also the first-ever recipient of the Cook Islands Business & Professional Women (CIBPW) Emerging Entrepreneur Award 2017 and a Business Mentor for the Taki Tahi- Cook Islands Young Entrepreneur Network, the US International Visitor Leadership Program…
15 September 2022
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News · Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS: From accommodation to tea rooms and bread - diversifying products to survive
Family run Ibubu Bakery in Munda manufactures and retails 18 different bread products for consumers in Munda, Noro and Gizo, the three trading centres in the Western Province of Solomon Islands.
29 August 2022
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News · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Angle Productions reaches a new market and becomes BLP quality approved
Ine and Tim Sosene of Angle Productions are among the many business owners that redirected their creativity to find ways to stay afloat during the pandemic. Heavily reliant on Tourism, the once thriving locally owned and operated business in the Cook Islands photographed an average of 150 weddings a year pre Covid-19, with 95% of…
24 August 2022
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News · Tonga
TONGA: Raeworx Trade Vehicles grow, thanks to BLP Adaptation Grant!
Gazing out the office window at Raeworx Ltd’s trade vehicles – the oldest registered in 1998, the youngest in 2009 – part owner and chief administrator Melesia Palu just knew something was going to give, and probably sooner than later.
15 August 2022
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News · Samoa
SAMOA: How Samoa’s Faleolo International Airport Lounge persevered and upgraded the business during the global pandemic
For international travellers seeking rest, relaxation and a quiet meal or drink, Samoa’s Faleolo International Airport Lounge is a haven.
8 August 2022