News and Updates

Stories, news, podcasts and webinars from Business Link Pacific and the SMEs we work with.

343 posts

  • Webinar

    Webinar

    ‘Coming out the other side’ as a better Tourism SME

    This webinar is hosted by Jennifer Bartlett, Business Consultant for BLP. Although the recovery of the tourism sector remains uncertain and out of a business’ control, this webinar looks at things tourism SMEs in the Pacific can do during this period to prepare for the future.

    7 May 2020

  • Webinar

    Webinar

    Managing cash flow in a crisis

    This webinar is hosted by Rose Cosgrove, Business Advisory Consultant for BLP. In this webinar, Rose covers the topics of:

    30 April 2020

  • Podcast

    Podcast

    Why Business Advice matters

    For accounting firms, the task of delivering quality business development services to their clients is something that often takes a back seat to compliance, or is given on an ad-hoc reactive basis.

    28 April 2020

  • Webinar

    Webinar

    Digital Transformation in the Pacific

    This webinar is hosted by Ralf Klis, Director of FutureLab, a digital agency specialising in creating creative digital solutions for businesses in New Zealand and Australia.

    23 April 2020

  • Podcast

    Podcast · Papua New Guinea

    PNG: The importance of Human Capital for business success

    Beach Accounting Advisory Ltd is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, and is a BLP approved Partner and business advisor for growing businesses in the region.

    20 April 2020

  • Podcast

    Podcast · Fiji

    How can I effectively take my business to market?

    In this episode Emma chats with Steve Reid, Executive Director of Webmedia South Pacific based in Fiji.

    17 April 2020

  • Podcast

    Podcast · Samoa

    How much can I charge and how do I get paid?

    In this episode we are joined by Wyndi Tagi and Eli Tagi, founders of WE Accounting. WE Accounting is a growth firm specialising in helping small and medium businesses across NZ and the Pacific.

    17 April 2020

  • Podcast

    Podcast

    It's tough being an SME owner - how can advisors and community help?

    In this episode we talk with business advisory expert, Dan Henderson from Enable Business & BHW Accountancy & Advisors in New Zealand, about the importance of investing in human talent, personal resilience and social sustainability in small business.

    17 April 2020

  • Podcast

    Podcast · Vanuatu

    Future proofing my business - is it really that important?

    In this episode, we get invaluable insight into the legal and business environment in Vanuatu from Vicki Joe, Partner at Law Partners.

    17 April 2020

  • Podcast

    Podcast · Papua New Guinea

    PNG: Business opportunities

    In this episode, we discuss best business practices for growing enterprises with experienced business advisors Paul Kiruwi and Serah Nigintz from Kuna Taberia Kiruwi (KTK) Accountants and Advisors in Papua New Guinea. Also, we hear from Paul and Serah about Papua New Guinea’s current economy and business opportunities.

    17 April 2020

  • Podcast

    Podcast · Samoa

    SAMOA: The landscape of the private sector - gaps and opportunities

    In this episode, we are joined by Hobart Va’ai, CEO of the Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry, BLP’s in-country partner in Samoa.

    17 April 2020

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    Podcast

    All you need to know about Business Link Pacific

    In this episode, Steve Knapp (Director of BLP) talks about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) funded programme Business Link Pacific, and the “missing-middle;” those businesses that are too big for microfinance and informal local investors, and too small or too risky for banks or direct investors.

    17 April 2020