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KIRIBATI: BLP Network of Business Advisors is expanding in Kiribati!

BLP Network of Business Advisors is expanding in Kiribati! Kanaan learned about Business Support Grants available to SMEs through BLP from Bweman Tong, BLP’s Business Service […]

Samoa: C-Bloom. One cappuccino please!

Faith Purvis makes a great coffee out of her new machine, with her new coffee cannisters and her supply of fresh delicious coffee. Just ask her […]

Cook Islands: Mint Beauty

Cook Islands: Mint Beauty: What a (mint) beauty business! Mint Beauty was unashamedly born of an obsession – an expensive obsession. Owner Jasmin Beer took her […]

PNG: MADD Consultants & Associates Growth by Design

Well-established registered architectural design consultancy business MADD Consultants & Associates started life in the shadows – as many small businesses do – while founder Winter Taniti […]

SAMOA: I’AULUALO MINIMART & MARNITTA’S BAKERY

Growing the business with dough Nearly 30 years ago Tapusoa Malulaufai I’aulualo, along with his wife Vaotoga Lauaki I’aulualo, started a humble shop selling groceries to […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: SOLFRESH PRODUCTS

Fresh ideas from Solfresh Products Solfresh Products is one of only a few registered commercial agri-businesses operating in the Solomons, specialising in farming layer birds for […]

Tonga: Vava’u Marine Services Ltd

Floating ideas become floating reality in Vava’u Joe Caesar and business partner Alan Morey have spent over 10 years slowly growing a boat storage and repair […]

Wahoo Fishing Charters: Off to a flying (fish) start

Wahoo Fishing Charters: Off to a flying (fish) start What a silly question. Do you catch different fish at night? Clifford Marsh, owner of Niue Wahoo […]

Vanilla: Rarotonga’s newest tourist attraction 

Vanilla: Rarotonga’s newest tourist attraction  In 2017 Lafala Turepu set up her vanilla plantation, in Matavera, Rarotonga. It takes about two years for vanilla plants to […]

Digging deep to grow and thrive

Digging deep to grow and thrive Teava Jnr Iro, Maria Maoate and family are the dream team behind AVA Excavations Ltd in the Cook Islands. Based […]

Vanua Soap: A small business that just keeps bubbling along!

Vanua Soap: A small business that just keeps bubbling along! Vanua Soap is a little soap business in Luganville, Santo. We interviewed entrepreneur Joelle Kamata, the […]

Happy International Women’s Day 2024 from the BLP Network

Happy International Women’s Day 2024 from the BLP Network March 8 marks International Women’s Day 2024. This year, the theme is “Inspire Inclusion”, aspiring to create […]

7s Ruby’s Accounting Firm: A family practice

7s Ruby’s Accounting Firm: A Family Practice Etita Ruby laughs as she describes how her seven children named the firm. No prizes for guessing why it’s […]

Zero experience necessary: Financial service experts talk Xero training in Samoa

In earlier stories, we discussed the benefits of Xero for small and medium-sized businesses and clarified what we mean by “migrating”. In this third story in […]

Paradise found at Olotsara Retreat

Paradise found at Olotsara Retreat Honiara, a thriving city and the capital of the Solomon Islands is home to over 107,000 people. That’s about 14% of […]

Xero in Vanuatu: Understanding migration

Xero in Vanuatu: Understanding migration In our previous article on the benefits of Xero for small and medium-sized businesses in Fiji, we talked about “migrating” your […]

Xero in Fiji: Embracing change, enhancing business

A quick review of Xero’s website will have you nodding – yes, please! Simplifying the invoicing process, automatically importing bank statements, reconciling bank accounts with a […]

The Climate Resilience and Growth Story of Titiru Eco Lodge in Solomon Islands

The Climate Resilience and Growth Story of Titiru Eco Lodge in Solomon Islands In the picturesque Solomon Islands, the Western Province is the go-to destination for […]

This building business is growing!

Pauline Likiliki can’t state strongly enough how much the grant from Business Link Pacific has assisted the business she and her husband Tali established in 2015 […]

BLP Support for Creatives in Samoa

BLP Support for Creatives in Samoa Fine Mat Creative owner Liz Ah-Hi has been a Business Link Pacific business service provider since 2019 and she encourages […]

There is power in community: The story of Unen Choit Cooperative and where your coffee comes from.

With a territory spanning two provinces, three local governments and seven districts, the 1,750 farmers who make up the Unen Choit Cooperative Society have been growing […]

It’s never too late to start your sweet dreams

BLP grant recipient Marina Fesaitu was young when she learned the art of baking from her mother. Today, at the age of 57, she runs a […]

Clearing the Shadows of War: How SIEOTEC and the BLP Grant Make Solomon Islands Safer

Solomon Islands is renowned for hosting one of the most ferocious battles in history during World War II. The Battle for Guadalcanal stands as a monumental […]

Change is the only constant for Hideaway Café

Like many business owners in Tonga and across the Pacific, Charlett and Barry Millen are adaptation experts, rising to any challenge and just making it work. […]

Spinning gold from, well, gold

After ten years in business, facing one challenge after another, Treasure House in rural Savaii is slowly becoming a treasure for entrepreneur and owner Taunese Purvis. […]

Can Business Advisory Services enhance your business?

Ask any business owner who has received business advice and you will get the same response: The business service really helped my business to move forward […]

MSME Day: Showcasing the BLP Network in Vanuatu

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 […]

Building a Supportive Ecosystem for Women-led Businesses in the Pacific: A Collaborative Effort by BLP’s partners BAF and CEFI

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 […]

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, […]

Season 6, episode 4: The impacts of business advisory service in Tonga

A conversation with BLP Business Service Manager Sonia Lea and business owner Mr Simana Kami on impacts Tongan businesses are seeing post-COVID lockdowns, what kind of […]

Baeto Enterprises in the Solomon Islands grows with help of 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 […]

Tonga Dental Clinic Upgrades Technology with the help of 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 […]

How DAT Car Rentals in Samoa 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 […]

How Chouttu’s Guadalcanal Products improved its bottom line with help from BLP Business Advisors

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 […]

Well-loved design brand becomes the first to offer embroidery services in the Cook Islands thanks to Adaptation Grant

Well-loved design brand become the first to offer embroidery services in the Cook Islands thanks to Adaptation Grant Ana File Heather is the Managing Director of […]

From accommodation to tea rooms and bread – how one business in the Solomon Islands diversified products to survive

From accommodation to tea rooms and bread – how one business in the Solomon Islands diversified products to survive Family run Ibubu Bakery in Munda manufactures […]

Angle Productions in the Cook islands reaches a new market and becomes BLP quality approved

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 […]

Raeworx Trade Vehicles in Tonga grow thanks to BLP Adaptation Grant

Raeworx Trade Vehicles in Tonga grow thanks to BLP Adaptation Grant! Gazing out the office window at Raeworx Ltd’s trade vehicles – the oldest registered in […]

How Samoa’s Faleolo International Airport Lounge persevered and upgraded business during the global pandemic

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 […]

Lucky Pot Restaurant in Tonga on a mission to provide healthy kai using traditional ingredients

Healthy and delicious meals provided by the Ha’apai island group As soon as her hospitality studies were completed in New Zealand in 2017, Fetu-uloa Havili returned […]

Businesses report signs of stabilisation in the Pacific Islands according to the latest Business Link Pacific Financial Survey results

Businesses report signs of stabilisation in the Pacific Islands according to the latest Business Link Pacific Financial Survey results Key findings Most SMEs surveyed (61%) reported […]

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Tava Enterprises in the Solomon Islands benefit from Adaptation Grant

Fish, the family dish Fishing is a big industry in the Solomon Islands, with local consumption amongst the highest in the world. For the people catching […]

Solomon Islands. Prestige apartments: A world class apartment complex, one step at a time

Prestige apartments: A world-class apartment complex, one step at a time Geoff Kaka, owner of Prestige Apartments, really needed help to improve security through the installation […]

Solomon Islands. New machinery improves bottom line at Prosol limited

Solomon Islands. New machinery improves bottom line at Prosol limited   Focused on construction in the industrial infrastructure sector in Honiara, Prosol Limited handles all facets […]

Business Assistance Fiji, new BLP In-country Partner

Business Assistance Fiji, new BLP In-country Partner   Some good things came out of the Covid-19 pandemic, and one very positive initiative is the partnership between […]

EVIS RESORT – A love affair with the Solomon Islands

EVIS RESORT – A Love Affair with the Solomon Islands   Andrew Granger’s love affair with the Solomon Islands began in a pub in Western Australia […]

Business Link Pacific partners with Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) to help stakeholders and sugar cane farmers in Fiji gain access to finance and business advisory services

Business Link Pacific partners with Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) to help stakeholders and sugar cane farmers in Fiji gain access to finance and business advisory […]

With a BLP Adaptation Grant, AgBook takes training business online – helping more farming families transform their land from a garden to a profitable small business

With a BLP Adaptation Grant, AgBook takes training business online – helping more farming families transform their land from a garden to a profitable small business […]

Adaptation Grant helps Samoan Natural Foods business turn food waste into power

SAMOA ADG Natural Foods International turn the mighty coconut into power    Bursting with ideas and enthusiasm, General Manager of Natural Foods International, Grant Percival, is […]

Adaptation Grant Helps Seaweed Company Expand Operations in Tonga

Adaptation Grant Helps Seaweed Company Expand Operations in Tonga   Seaweed, the new currency With big plans to expand their operations by developing their packaging for […]

Breaking the chain of poverty with business advice and help

Breaking the chain of poverty with business advice and help Pharmacist Mita Vaka Pharmacist Mita Vaka, the owner of Seini’s Pharmacy & Clinic in Tonga, is […]

Adaptation Grant helps ADS Quality Furniture in the Solomon Islands Move Forward

Adaptation Grant helps ADS Quality Furniture in the Solomon Islands Move Forward   It’s all systems go for ADS Quality Furniture in the Solomon Islands. With […]

SAMOA ADG Seabreeze Resort: Finding a new path to post-pandemic success

SAMOA ADG Seabreeze Resort: Finding a new path to post-pandemic success Finding a new path to post-pandemic success   Over the last two years, a series […]

Business Link Pacific partners up with the Development Bank of Solomon Islands to help SMEs with access to finance and business advisory services 

Business Link Pacific partners up with the Development Bank of Solomon Islands to help SMEs with access to finance and business advisory services   Under the […]

Hope in the midst of a pandemic, thanks to BLP

Hope in the midst of a pandemic, thanks to BLP During the pandemic, many businesses exhausted their savings and put expansion projects on hold.  One such […]

Rising from the Ashes – a story of commitment, resilience and creativity in business

Rising from the Ashes – a story of commitment, resilience and creativity in business   The more we share stories of women who are successful in […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day with a story on breaking down gender bias

Celebrating International Women’s Day with a story on breaking down gender bias   International Women’s Day is all about celebrating the achievements of women, whether social, […]

International Women’s Day Blog: Give them the world whilst they’re still at home

Give them the world whilst they’re still at home – a story about persevering as women in business to #breakthebias During the lead up to and […]

Tapuaki Mei Langi Consultancy, first small business in Tonga to be recipient of Adaptation Grant

Tapuaki Mei Langi Consultancy, first small business in Tonga to be the recipient of Adaptation Grant   At the end of last year, we spoke to […]

COVID no longer holding Apia Broadcasting to ransom thanks to BLP

COVID no longer holding Apia Broadcasting to ransom thanks to BLP Having had a loss of financial data when their computer system crashed in late 2019, […]

Strong relationships build strong businesses

Strong relationships build strong businesses   Manager of Techtro Solutions Maria Ngatikao is full of praise for BLP advisor Iokopeta Williams. With the accounting and administration […]

How Bluebird Construction went digital with Business Link Pacific

How Bluebird Construction went digital with Business Link Pacific   Civil engineer by trade, General Manager of Bluebird Construction Zan Westerlund finally has a website that […]

How Aga Reef Resort used social media to diversify its offering

How Aga Reef Resort used social media to diversify its offering   Glamorous Aga Reef Resort is the most instagrammable hotel in the Pacific – officially. […]

Diversify to survive

Diversify to Survive How Pro Builders Vanuatu strengthened their business with quality advice & BLP subsidies It’s been a tough few years for Leonard Ngwero, owner […]

The places you can go with a business plan

The places you can go with a business plan   It seems obvious that a business exporting local Samoan food products to New Zealand would be […]

Resilience is the key to Island Grill survival

Island Grill Restaurant, Samoa Resilience is the key to Island Grill survival Rosie Ripley Vaai, the joint owner of Island Grill Restaurant which first opened in […]

Flying Turtle Cafe: Working smarter to give the customers what they want

Flying Turtle Cafe: Working smarter to give the customers what they want   It’s a tough, competitive world out there in Rarotonga’s hospitality sector, with every […]

Business beyond the borders

Business beyond the borders – an interview with Cook Islands Pacific Pearl Merchants (Bergman & Sons)   A quick look at Bergman & Sons’ website shows […]

Putting your life jacket on to survive the storm – An interview with Hotel Millenia, Samoa

Putting your life jacket on to survive the storm – An interview with Hotel Millenia, Samoa   On a grey autumn day in gloomy Auckland, it’s […]

Empowering women through agriculture – a business born in lockdown! 

Empowering Women through Agriculture – A Business Born in Lockdown!   Earlier this year, Business Link Pacific opened applications to Business Adaptation Grants across eight Pacific […]

Tamarind House Restaurant and Bar: Upskilling and adapting

Tamarind House Restaurant and Bar: Upskilling and adapting with Business Link Pacific   Manager by default, Pasha Carruthers’ positive and flexible can-do attitude will get Rarotongan […]

RabNets IT establishes new revenue streams through BLP Adaptation Grant

RabNets IT establishes new revenue streams through BLP Adaptation Grant   August Apelis is the Founder and Director of RabNets, a business specialising in computers and […]

Coffee makes the world go round – doesn’t it?

Coffee makes the world go round – doesn’t it?   Who doesn’t love a good coffee? Mark Munnull, Managing Director of family-run business KOSEM Ltd hopes […]

Adaptation Grant allows for investment in future technology

Adaptation Grant allows for investment in future technology   Earlier this year, Business Link Pacific opened up the second round of Adaptation Grants through the Finance […]

Tower Insurance and Business Link Pacific enter new partnership.

Tower Insurance and Business Link Pacific enter new partnership.   Tower Insurance and Business Link Pacific (BLP) have announced a new partnership focusing on lifting insurance […]

Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce – A partnership for growth and resilience

Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce – A Partnership for Growth and Resilience The vibrant local art on the wall of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce […]

Kina Bank: A bright future for SMEs with BLP

Kina Bank: A bright future for SMEs with BLP BLP partners not just with businesses and business advisors across the Pacific, but also has robust partnerships […]

MiBank: Committed partnerships with BLP

MiBank: Committed partnerships with BLP   Taking a step towards empowering SMEs to access financial and advisory services, MiBank has partnered with BLP to enhance the […]

Lae Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc: Positive Partnerships with BLP

Lae Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc: Positive Partnerships with BLP Across the Pacific, a collaborative process is underway to enable Chambers of Commerce to utilise […]

NZ Provides $2 Million Funding For Private Sector in the Cook Islands

NZ Provides $2 Million Funding For Private Sector In the Cook Islands New Zealand is providing a further $2 million in funding to support the recovery of […]

Women’s access to finance in the Pacific – a challenge and an opportunity

Women’s access to finance in the Pacific – a challenge and an opportunity   Pacific women are yet to truly achieve gender equality – where women […]

Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Positive Partnerships with BLP

Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Positive Partnerships with BLP   In partnership with core “in-country network representatives” (ICNRs), including Chambers of Commerce, BLP is able […]

Transitioning to a Digital Platform

Transitioning to a Digital Platform   Many businesses in Fiji are feeling the brunt of this pandemic and have had to close their businesses for weeks […]

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RAIWAQA BAKERY: WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, THE BREAD MUST GO ON!

RAIWAQA BAKERY: WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, THE BREAD MUST GO ON!   Now employing more than 100 people, Atela Yee’s bakery is always open to customers. With […]

Business Link Pacific Launch Second Adaptation Grant Round in celebration of Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day

  Business Link Pacific Launch Second Adaptation Grant Round in celebration of Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day   In partnership with the New Zealand Ministry of […]

Digital Transformation for Vanuatu Engineers

Digital Transformation for Vanuatu Engineers   Locally owned engineering firm BI Consulting is leading the way for other Ni-Vanuatu businesses in the construction sector with the […]

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The importance of being compliant

The importance of being compliant   “Get yourselves complaint and update your financial records otherwise you cannot access any financing.” This was the advice to all […]

UPSKILLING MICRO BUSINESSES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

UPSKILLING MICRO BUSINESSES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE   Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce CEO Eve Hayden teamed up with Brendon Welsh, Training and Programme Manager, to […]

Marketing through social media: How Treasure Box cracked the code with help from BLP

Marketing through Social Media: How Treasure Box Cracked the Code with Help from BLP   Planned to have your wedding in Samoa but along came COVID-19? […]

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Business 101 in the Cook Islands

Business 101 in the Cook Islands   Question: What do you call a one-day crash course designed to give attendees a better basic understanding of subjects […]

SAVING THE PLANET, ONE DISCARDED TYRE AT A TIME

SAVING THE PLANET, ONE DISCARDED TYRE AT A TIME   Sagufta Janif, founder and director of The Fusion Hub in Fiji, is a woman on a […]

Business innovation across the Pacific Islands: BLP podcast series 5 launches

Business innovation across the Pacific Islands: BLP Podcast series 5 launches   Kickstarting April with a bang, BLP’s podcast hosts’ Barbara Wilkinson and Richard Busby are […]

How to balance work & family commitments when running a business

How to Balance Work & Family Commitments When Running a Business   Balancing work and family life is often one of the most stressful elements of […]

Understanding gender bias through examples and empathy

Understanding gender bias through examples and empathy   For me, one of the best ways to challenge gender bias and change that conditioning is for people […]

The power of partnership & BLP’s GESI strategy in Vanuatu

The power of partnership & BLP’s GESI strategy in Vanuatu    Since the beginning, Business Link Pacific has worked hard to recognise and address the critical […]

Why Smitha Shanbhag chose a career at Business Link Pacific

Why Smitha Shanbhag chose a career at Business Link Pacific   For Smitha Shanbhag, Business and Stakeholder Manager, gender equality, social inclusion and supporting the less […]

Business success for women – Deepika Dave’s journey at BLP

Business success for women – Deepika Dave’s journey at BLP It’s time that we see all gender as a spectrum instead of two sets of opposing […]

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Female entrepreneurship: How Jacinta Vaise has improved her Samoan business in times of hardship

Female entrepreneurship: How Jacinta Vaise has improved her Samoan business in times of hardship   There is no limit to what, we as woman, can accomplish,” […]

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BLP chooses to challenge inequality by weakening the existing barriers for women in businesses

BLP chooses to challenge inequality by weakening the existing barriers for women in businesses   Business Link Pacific works to help create an inclusive business world. […]

How Jessica Gounder is working on achieving gender equality in a covid-19 world

How Jessica Gounder is working on achieving gender equality in a covid-19 world   Gender Equality is a human fight, not a female fight,” Frieda Pinto […]

A challenged world is an alert world!

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021   A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, […]

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Castaways Resort benefits from free support in the Cook Islands

Castaways Resorts benefits from local business advisor in the Cook Islands Castaway Resort has become the first business to take advantage of a new initiative providing […]

Air Rarotonga first in the Cook Islands to sign up for new initiative

Air Rarotonga first in the Cook Islands to sign up for new initiative   Helping other local businesses while also helping themselves, Air Rarotonga has become […]

Female owned and operated real estate agency in Fiji reboots finance system with support from BLP*

Female Owned and Operated Real Estate Agency in Fiji Reboots Finance System with Support from BLP   Speaking from the bustling town of Lami in Suva, […]

BLP launches Finance Facility for the Pacific Islands

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 […]

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The benefit of a little change

The benefit of a little change   A little makeover with help from Business Link Pacific has proven to benefit Dynasty Tours & Travels in a […]

BLP Celebrates 1000 downloads

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 […]

Upskilling for future business

Upskilling for future business   Victor Nieto, Partner of E-VM Global Consulting believes in simplifying business processes in order to improve reporting, planning and cash flow.  […]

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Focusing on local growth – how the BLP subsidy scheme is helping Fiji businesses

We talk to Lagi Fisher about how the subsidy scheme is helping local owners get up and running again Opening up about his own business venture […]

Mr & Mrs Uma

Family-owned business expands operations in PNG to provide quality accounting services to more Papua New Guineans’

Family-owned business expands operations in PNG to provide quality accounting services to more Papua New Guineans’ Talking from his Port Moresby office in PNG, Edward Uma […]

Paving the way for female leaders in PNG

Paving the way for female leaders in PNG: How Focus Marketing Solutions is doing their part! Here at Business Link Pacific, we are committed to supporting […]

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Adaption, resilience and how to upskill in times of crisis

Belinda Botha talks through tactics to weather the global pandemic and why she chose to work towards her BLP Certificate Belinda Botha, Owner and Director of […]

Looking back at three years of Business Link Pacific in Vanuatu and looking forward to new and inclusive business services

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 […]

Partnership between BLP & The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce opens up new opportunities and support programs for local SMEs

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 […]

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Business Link Pacific Launches New Certificate in Business Advisory Skills

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 […]

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Taking the positive and making it permanent: Best practice business tips from Pure Water’s CEO

Taking the positive and making it permanent: Best practice business tips from Pure Water’s CEO   COVID-19 has created a ‘new normal’ for many businesses around […]

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Celebrating World MSME Day 2020 amidst a global pandemic

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 […]

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On the road to recovery: Eventuros Fiji assists Vee’s Organic Farm to create its online presence

On the road to recovery: Eventuros Fiji assists Vee’s Organic Farm to create its online presence   The COVID-19 crisis may be far from over in […]

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Pandanus Consulting helps Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce & Industry support private sector businesses during COVID-19 crisis.

Pandanus Consulting helps Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce & Industry support private sector businesses during COVID-19 crisis.    In a crisis, effective communication can make the difference […]

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The Kava House Vanuatu increases brand awareness with support from BLP business advisor Pandanus Consulting

The Kava House Vanuatu increases brand awareness with support from BLP business advisor Pandanus Consulting   Here at Business Link Pacific, we are committed to supporting […]

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Gender and social inclusion for Pacific businesses in a time of COVID-19

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 […]

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When The Fusion Hub met Eventuros: Women-led businesses join forces in Fiji using BLP Subsidy

When The Fusion Hub met Eventuros: Women-led businesses join forces in Fiji using BLP Subsidy   Business Link Pacific champions innovation and entrepreneurship. We especially admire […]

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Business Link Pacific COVID-19 100% Subsidy Package Support:Terms and Conditions

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 […]

Special announcement: COVID-19 Partners Support Package

Special announcement: COVID-19 Partners Support Package   Kia Ora, BLP approved service providers in the following areas can apply for subsidies of up to 100% to […]

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Special announcement Business Link Pacific on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and our continued support to partners

Special announcement Business Link Pacific on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and our continued support to partners   Kia ora koutou katoa, The sev-mic slowdown over an […]

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Special Announcement: Business Link Pacific extends services to Cook Islands and Solomon Islands

Special Announcement: Business Link Pacific extends services to Cook Islands and Solomon Islands   Business Link Pacific (BLP) is pleased to announce that its services will […]

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Job Vacancy: Business Operations Coordinator

Job Vacancy: Business Operations Coordinator   Here’s another chance to join the Business Link Pacific team! We are currently seeking a Business Operations Coordinator, to be based in […]

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Job Vacancy: Senior Business Advisor for Business Link Pacific

Job Vacancy: Senior Business Advisor for Business Link Pacific   We are currently seeking a Senior Business Advisor to join the Business Link Pacific team to support expanded […]

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Qavio Consulting assists marine businesses in Fiji using BLP Subsidy

Qavio Consulting assists marine businesses in Fiji using BLP Subsidy   “SMEs are vital for supporting new business innovations and are the next wave of growth […]

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Vanuatu’s Holiday Hotspots: Pandanus Consulting uses BLP Subsidy to support local business growth

Vanuatu’s Holiday Hotspots: Pandanus Consulting uses BLP Subsidy to support local business growth   “It was rewarding meeting all the local businesses, in the remote Santo […]

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Business Link Pacific in 2019: Top 10 Highlights

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 […]

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Quality business advice helps Eagle Watch Security in Vanuatu take flight

Quality business advice helps Eagle Watch Security in Vanuatu take flight   “The Business Link Pacific Business Health Check was quicker and a lot more user […]

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Introducing Ramesh Chand: BLP Business Services Manager in Fiji

Introducing Ramesh Chand: BLP Business Services Manager in Fiji   “Some may be good at marketing but then their financials are not up to date. Some […]

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BDO Samoa: Using the BLP Subsidy to help growing businesses flourish

BDO Samoa: Using the BLP Subsidy to help growing businesses flourish “Working with all these different clients, takes us to new and exciting places, including meeting […]

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Fiji: The New Offshoring Destination for the Global Market

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 […]

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Introducing Apeo Timoci Te Ata: BLP Business Services Manager in PNG

Introducing Apeo Timoci Te Ata: BLP Business Services Manager in PNG   “I’m very excited to be involved with Business Link Pacific, and working with SMEs here. […]

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Isitolo Leota Chartered Accountants: Supporting growing businesses in Samoa with quality financial advice

Isitolo Leota Chartered Accountants: Supporting growing businesses in Samoa with quality financial advice   “I believe it’s very important for growing businesses to invest in quality […]

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BLP Subsidy assists Waya Lailai Ecohaven Resort achieve best business practices

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 […]

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The miracle of marketing in Samoa: Why growing businesses need an online presence

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 […]

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Taking the plunge: Sawa-I-Lau Cave & Pool Tours connect with Qavio Consulting to transform their business.

Taking the plunge: Sawa-I-Lau Cave & Pool Tours connect with Qavio Consulting to transform their business.   “The quality of life for my village of Sawa-i-lau […]

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The Business Link Pacific Portal: From concept to creation

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 […]

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Business Link Pacific LIVE from Xerocon 2019 in Brisbane

Business Link Pacific LIVE from Xerocon 2019 in Brisbane   Sixty percent of Pacific Islanders are now connected to the internet, allowing a booming service industry […]

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Business Link Pacific partners with yher Pacific to support women-led business ventures in the Pacific region.

Business Link Pacific partners with yher Pacific to support women-led business ventures in the Pacific region.   The Business Link Pacific programme supports and promotes social […]

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SmoothPay goPayroll keeps businesses across the Pacific fair and compliant

SmoothPay goPayroll keeps businesses across the Pacific fair and compliant   To keep the Business Link Pacific business advisory service network up to date with the […]

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4 countries, 4 events, 1 Portal: Busines Link Pacific portal launched across the Pacific region

Fishing for expert business advice?   Last week, Business Link Pacific celebrated a milestone in four Pacific Island nations, over two spectacular days.  The Business Link […]

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Special Announcement: Business Link Pacific Portal to launch in Fiji, Samoa, PNG and Vanuatu on 1 and 2 August 2019

Transform your business with quality advice   On 1 and 2 August 2019 Business Link Pacific will officially launch the Business Link Pacific Portal, an innovative […]

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Celebrating International MSME Day 2019: Why Business Link Pacific exists

Celebrating International MSME Day 2019: Why Business Link Pacific exists   Business Link Pacific (BLP) plays an important role in supporting small and medium sized enterprises […]

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Becoming a BLP Partner helps accounting firm HLB Mann Judd reach new heights in Fiji

Becoming a BLP Partner helps accounting firm HLB Mann Judd reach new heights in Fiji   Tax compliance, general accounting, and restructuring financial systems are some […]

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The Gift of Business Growth: Maku Gifts, Papua New Guinea

The Gift of Business Growth: Maku Gifts, Papua New Guinea   A growing retail gift shop in Papua New Guinea is taking full advantage of subsidised […]

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From Event Catering to Dolphin Watching: BLP Subsidy increases access to quality business advice across industry sectors in Fiji

From Event Catering to Dolphin Watching:  BLP Subsidy increases access to quality business advice across industry sectors in Fiji Tax compliance issues can be very damaging […]

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Digital Transformation in the Pacific – Pacific ICT Days 2019

Digital Transformation in the Pacific – Pacific ICT Days 2019 Digital transformation is the latest buzz word for business in the Pacific. This week we hear […]

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Spotlight on Tok Stret Consulting Limited (PNG): Closing skills gaps using the BLP Subsidy

Spotlight on Tok Stret Consulting Limited (PNG): Closing skills gaps using the BLP Subsidy From L-R Nancy Lai from Stratcom with Julliane Terry, co-owner of Tok […]

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Spotlight on Qavio Consulting: Experienced business advisors in Fiji

Spotlight on Qavio Consulting: Experienced business advisors in Fiji L-R Benjamin Sikuri and Napolioni Batimala, co-founders of Qavio Consulting, Fiji “When you follow your passion, your […]

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Dahia Shoes Fiji plans for global expansion using the BLP Subsidy

Dahia Shoes Fiji plans for global expansion using the BLP Subsidy   In early 2018 one of our Fiji-based business advisory services, Kontiki Capital Ltd was […]

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Digital Transformation in the Pacific: Fleurs et Flammes, Vanuatu

Digital Transformation in the Pacific: Fleurs et Flammes, Vanuatu Through the BLP Subsidy we connect small and medium sized businesses in Vanuatu in need of

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Digital Transformation in the Pacific: The Kava House, Vanuatu.

Digital Transformation in the Pacific: The Kava House, Vanuatu. This month we’re focusing on the Digital Transformation of small and medium sized businesses in the Pacific. […]

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Digital Transformation in the Pacific: La Touque à Poissons, Vanuatu

Digital Transformation in the Pacific: La Touque à Poissons, Vanuatu   This month we’re focusing on the Digital Transformation of small and medium sized businesses in […]

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Digital Transformation in the Pacific: Webmedia South Pacific, Fiji

Digital Transformation in the Pacific: Webmedia South Pacific, Fiji Webmedia South Pacific: BLP Approved business advisors in Fiji. Webmedia South Pacific (WMSP) joined the BLP business […]

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Digital Transformation in the Pacific: Boucherie Traverso, Vanuatu

Digital Transformation in the Pacific: Boucherie Traverso, Vanuatu   We’re shining the spotlight on the Digital Transformation of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the

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Why business development matters: Business Link Pacific partners with The Gap

Why business development matters: Business Link Pacific partners with The Gap   For accounting firms, the task of delivering quality business development services to their

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Meet Yvonne Leo Taiki, BLP’s new Business Services Manager in Vanuatu!

Meet Yvonne Leo Taiki, BLP’s new Business Services Manager in Vanuatu!   Encouraging Vanuatu’s women entrepreneurs to access support from Business Link Pacific (BLP) is a […]

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Business Link Pacific officially launches Diagnostic & Referral Tool in Fiji

Business Link Pacific officially launches Diagnostic & Referral Tool in Fiji   Last week Business Link Pacific (BLP) invited members of the Fiji business community and […]

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Women in business and digital delivery: Tok Stret Consulting PNG attend ICDP Network Dialogue Forum 2019

Women in business and digital delivery: Tok Stret Consulting PNG attend ICDP Network Dialogue Forum 2019  

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World Day of Social Justice 2019: ZahsAps Uses Data for Development in Papua New Guinea

World Day of Social Justice 2019: ZahsAps Uses Data for Development in Papua New Guinea   2019 witnesses two global trends that will transform the way […]

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Link Personnel Services: Recruitment pioneers in Vanuatu

Link Personnel Services: Recruitment pioneers in Vanuatu Business Link Pacific (BLP) proudly supports business advisory professionals in Vanuatu to reach a wider audience and connect with

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Special Feature: Mamma’s Laef Vanuatu – Combining social drive with business acumen

Special Feature: Mamma’s Laef Vanuatu – Combining social drive with business acumen   In early 2018 Business Link Pacific connected with Mamma’s Laef (pronounced

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Business Link Pacific hosts successful training event in Samoa

Boosting confidence in consulting, reflecting on leadership styles and expanding influence amongst colleagues and customers were some of the objectives of a two-day training event

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Talent, Leadership and Innovation – SKT’s Recipe for Business Success.

Business Link Pacific is proud to partner with reputable business advisory services like Sam Kiak Tubangliu Certified Practising Accountants (SKT), who are extremely adept at offering SMEs

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Business Link Pacific & SKT: Demonstrating the value of accessible accounting advisory services in PNG.

Sam Kiak Tubangliu Certified Practising Accountants (SKT) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one of Business Link Pacific’s business advisory services

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Business Link Pacific contributes to building sustainable employment opportunities for women in Papua New Guinea

Business Link Pacific contributes to building sustainable employment opportunities for women in Papua New Guinea.   Business Link Pacific

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Leading the financial technological revolution for SMEs in Vanuatu

Leading the financial technological revolution for SMEs in Vanuatu   Business Link Pacific (BLP) has partnered with AJC Chartered Professional Accountants & Business Advisors to offer […]

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BLP Subsidy Scheme enables local accounting firm to connect with SME’s in Papua New Guinea

BLP Subsidy Scheme enables local accounting firm to connect with SME’s in Papua New Guinea.   In partnership with Business Link

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Teouma Group go digital in Vanuatu

Teouma Group go digital in Vanuatu   Consumer behaviour has changed massively in the last 10 years. Nowadays in developed countries half of retail sales are […]

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Cloud-Based Accounting Practice Workshop in PNG

Cloud-Based Accounting Practice Workshop in PNG   Attendees to the Business Link Pacific’s Cloud-Based Accounting Practice Workshop in association with PNG’s Certified Practicing Accountants   Business […]

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Looking back and going forward – Vanuatu’s BLP Business Advisory Service Network

Looking back and going forward – Vanuatu’s BLP Business Advisory Service Network   As the end of year edges closer, Business Link Pacific is taking the […]

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Do It Yourself vs. Professional Marketing

Do It Yourself vs. Professional Marketing   Picture L-R: BLP Business Advisory Service Provider StratCom’s Andrew Runawery taking small business owner Elizah Posi through his marketing

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Introducing Xero to Fijian Accountants

Introducing Xero to Fijian Accountants   Not even the rainy Suva weather could deter eager participants from attending the dynamic workshop held by Business Link Pacific […]

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Getting savvy in Vanuatu

Getting savvy in Vanuatu Tourism in Vanuatu is a competitive business so no matter how good your product is – such as this Secret Garden performer […]

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Nasi Tuan improves accounting capacity with business service support and Xero

Nasi Tuan improves accounting capacity with business service support and Xero   Left to right: The Nasi Tuan team: Dickson Gray (operations manager), Jefferey Lahva (Director), […]

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The rising tide of modern accounting in the Pacific

The rising tide of modern accounting in the Pacific   They call it Xerocon. It more resembled a scene from a festival or new iPhone launch, […]

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Counting your chickens – XERO makes it easy

Counting your chickens – XERO makes it easy   Mathieu Laurent is an energetic young entrepreneur who is achieving big things in Vanuatu’s burgeoning poultry

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Azure Pure Water benefitting from Xero’s efficient and real-time accounting software

Azure Pure Water benefitting from Xero’s efficient and real-time accounting software   BLP Interviews Yael Sakker, Sales and Marketing and co-Director of Azure Pure Water Today […]

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Can beautiful accounting software be a game changer for growing businesses in Vanuatu?

Can beautiful accounting software be a game changer for growing businesses in Vanuatu?   One year free subscription to Xero accounting software for Small and

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Growing SMEs in PNG through accounting and financial services

Growing SMEs in PNG through accounting and financial services   Papua New Guinea’s SMEs are receiving much needed accounting and financial advisory through development of the […]