News and Updates
Stories, news, podcasts and webinars from Business Link Pacific and the SMEs we work with.
343 posts
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Case study · Vanuatu
VANUATU: Holiday Hotspots - Pandanus Consulting uses BLP Subsidy to support local business growth
Hotspots Vanuatu maps are practically iconic in the island nation of Vanuatu. A commercial project initiated by marketing and graphic design agency, Pandanus Consulting, Hotspots Vanuatu is a tourist essential.
13 January 2020
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News
Business Link Pacific in 2019: Top 10 Highlights
2019 was huge for Business Link Pacific. We reached important milestones and facilitated the expansion of the BLP business advisor networks in Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Samoa.
31 December 2019
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Case study · Vanuatu
VANUATU: Quality business advice helps Eagle Watch Security take flight
“The Business Link Pacific Business Health Check was quicker and a lot more user friendly than I’d imagined. It’s good to know where we’re at on a whole”.
6 December 2019
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News · Fiji
FIJI: Introducing Ramesh Chand, BLP Business Services Manager
Our in-country Business Services Manager’s are our eyes and ears on the ground, advocating for the role of quality business advice in accelerating business growth, meeting small-medium business owners from all walks of life and supporting them in their business journey.
25 November 2019
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Case study · Samoa
SAMOA: Using the BLP Subsidy to help growing businesses flourish
In amongst the growing pool of business advisors that Business Link Pacific have collected since establishing the programme in Samoa at the beginning of 2019, is BDO Samoa.
8 November 2019
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News · Fiji
FIJI: The new offshoring destination for the global market
Fiji has built a reputation as a world-class tourist destination and as an experienced garment and sugar producer. Now, Fiji is on its way to become a regional business hub for online-enabled services, such as business process outsourcing (BPO). Growing businesses have an important role to play on this new journey, and Business Link Pacific…
4 November 2019
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News · Papua New Guinea
PNG: Introducing Apeo Timoci Te Ata - BLP Business Services Manager
Business Link Pacific is a truly international team. While the core team is based in Auckland, New Zealand, in each of the countries we work in, we have a Business Services Manager who is responsible for facilitating the connection between growing businesses and business advisors in our network.
25 October 2019
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Case study · Samoa
SAMOA: Isitolo Leota Chartered Accountants - supporting growing businesses with quality financial advice
Operating a small-medium sized growing business with limited resources can be challenging and keeping on top of the financial aspects can be overwhelming, especially for sole traders or growing enterprises with only a few employees.
18 October 2019
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: BLP Subsidy assists Waya Lailai Ecohaven Resort achieve best business practices
“Business profits hadn’t materialised immediately after our initial set up, yet after continuous engagements with Business Link Pacific, our road to gradual success has never been clearer.”
11 October 2019
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Case study · Samoa
SAMOA: The miracle of marketing in Samoa - why growing businesses need an online presence
We’re always excited to welcome new members to the Business Link Pacific Advisory Network and once they’ve become a BLP approved partner, start connecting them with growing businesses in need of quality advice and financial support.
4 October 2019
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Case study · Fiji
FIJI: Taking the plunge: Sawa-I-Lau Cave & Pool Tours connect with Qavio Consulting to transform their business.
The Business Link Pacific programme is specifically designed to support small and medium sized, growing businesses in the Pacific region. Through our Business Health Check, Subsidy Scheme and BLP approved business advisor network, we support a wide range of businesses from a variety of industries, whether they are on mainland islands or in more remote…
27 September 2019
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News
The Business Link Pacific Portal: From concept to creation
One of Business Link Pacific’s (BLP) key objectives is to support the current digital transformation of the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) as more businesses in the region look to take advantage of available online tools to improve their operations and reach international markets. We are committed to regularly supporting businesses to address their digital needs…
23 September 2019