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News · Fiji
FIJI: How Jessica Gounder is working on achieving gender equality in a Covid-19 world
In continuation of celebrating women in leadership, in business and in our communities during the lead up to International Women’s Day (8th March 2021) we interviewed Jessica Gounder, Communications Office for BLP and the Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) on how she is working to achieve an equitable future in a Covid-19 world.
5 March 2021
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News · Solomon Islands
A challenged world is an alert world!
This upcoming International Women’s Day is all about uplifting and celebrating women in leadership, in business and in our communities. Over the next couple of weeks on our blog and across social media we will be celebrating just some of the many fantastic women in the #BLPnetwork and the BLP team who are not only…
1 March 2021
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News · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Air Rarotonga first to sign up for new initiative
Helping other local businesses while also helping themselves, Air Rarotonga has become the first Cook Islands Business Advisory Service Provider (BASP) to be registered and approved on the Business Link Pacific (BLP) online portal.
18 January 2021
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BLP launches Finance Facility for the Pacific Islands
SMEs in the Pacific have long-standing problems in accessing financial services due to both demand and supply-side factors, overlain by significant gender-related issues.
15 December 2020
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BLP celebrates 1000 downloads
This week we’ve reached 1000 downloads since launching our podcast on BuzzSprout, which we are very proud of. Addressing a small niche community, the podcast is hosted by Business Consultant Emma Crawford-Falekaono and Barbara Wilkinson, Professional Development Advisor. You can tune in on our website or stream via Buzzsprout, Spotify, Google Podcasts or Apple Podcasts.
23 November 2020
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News · Vanuatu
VANUATU: Looking back at three years of Business Link Pacific in Vanuatu and looking forward to new and inclusive business services
In 2017, the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) launched its multi-country Business Link Pacific initiative in Vanuatu, with the goals of incentivising the market for business advice, promoting private sector growth, and improving the sector's capacity to increase employment. Since then, Vanuatu’s business community has helped to shape BLP’s main services…
4 September 2020
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News · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Partnership between BLP & The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce opens up new opportunities and support programs for local SMEs
Earlier this year we extended our BLP services to the Cook Islands to support the growth of small-medium sized enterprises across the islands. Working in partnership with The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce (CICC), we are proud to work on connecting growing businesses to local experts in key business areas including business and strategy planning,…
31 August 2020
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Business Link Pacific launches new Certificate in Business Advisory Skills
Business Link Pacific is proud to announce the launch of the Business Link Pacific Certificate in Business Advisory Skills for BLP Business Advisors throughout the Pacific Islands.
17 August 2020
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Celebrating World MSME Day 2020 amidst a global pandemic
For the last 3 years, the prime objective of World MSME Day declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017 is to raise awareness and celebrate the contribution MSME’s make to the global economy and sustainable development.
1 July 2020
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Gender and social inclusion for Pacific businesses in a time of Covid-19
At Business Link Pacific (BLP) we partner with women and men to support the growth and continuity of businesses in the Pacific Islands. We work to enable access to business advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses and take into consideration their different and gendered dynamics and needs.
13 April 2020
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Business Link Pacific COVID-19 100% Subsidy Package Support:Terms and Conditions
Following Business Link Pacific’s (BLP) announcement on the COVID-19 100% Subsidy Package Support for BLP approved business advisors (BASPs), this brief article outlines the terms and conditions of the package. Download the full document here.
30 March 2020
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