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Stories, news, podcasts and webinars from Business Link Pacific and the SMEs we work with.
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Case study · 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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Case study · 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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Case study · 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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Case study · 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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Case study · 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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Case study · 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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Podcast · Samoa
SAMOA: A conversation on the impact of Business Advisory Services
Like many countries, Samoa has struggled significantly with the pandemic and lockdowns, but with the border opening up to international guests, we see many SMEs and local tourism operators gearing up for an influx of overseas visitors.
22 August 2022
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Case study · 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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Case study · 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
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Podcast · Cook Islands
COOK ISLANDS: Series 6, episode 2: The impact of business advisory services in the Cook Islands and how SMEs have adapted to changing business environments
In episode two of season six of the BLP Podcast, we’re speaking with Rebecca Tavioni, CEO of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, Kiesha Dais, BLP’s Business Service Manager in the Cook Islands and Chantel Napa, who is a BLP subsidy and Adaptation Grant recipient.
4 August 2022
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Case study · Tonga
TONGA: Lucky Pot Restaurant - on a mission to provide healthy kai using traditional ingredients
As soon as her hospitality studies were completed in New Zealand in 2017, Fetu-uloa Havili returned to Tonga to open a restaurant. Based in the Ha’apai island group 180km from the mainland, Lucky Pot Restaurant offers seasonal fare prepared in creative and interesting ways to a now largely local clientele.
25 July 2022
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Podcast · Fiji
FIJI: Season 6, Episode 1: The Market of Business Advisory Services in Fiji - The impact of business advice and its role in economic recovery and growth.
In this episode, we focus on the work of our in-country partners in Fiji. Since 2018, our partnership has contributed to the development of the local market for business advisory services and supported thousands of Fijian businesses. Here are some highlights of the partnership:
20 July 2022