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PNG: It takes a network, to build a business!

PNG: It takes a village network, to build a business! We have all heard the saying ‘it takes a village’ to raise a child; in business, […]

COOK ISLANDS: Printing plus, plus, plus

COOK ISLANDS: Printing plus, plus, plus Located in the bustling heart of Avarua, Cook Islands Printing Services (CIPS) is a stalwart of the business community. In […]

SAMOA: I’aulualo Minimart & Marnitta’s Bakery

SAMOA: 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 […]

COOK ISLANDS: The Good Way Farm

COOK ISLANDS: Eat your greens – the Good Way to feed the community Tepare and Marianne Solomona have always had green fingers, enjoying growing food for […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: The Ginger Beach Retreat. Paradise just got better!

SOLOMON ISLANDS: The Ginger Beach Retreat. Paradise just got better! Like many small business owners supported by Business Link Pacific, Danielle Garo had never received financial […]

KIRIBATI: BLP Network of Business Advisors is expanding!

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

SAMOA: C-Bloom. One cappuccino please!

SAMOA: C-Bloom Café – one cappuccino please! Faith Purvis makes a great coffee out of her new machine, with her new coffee cannisters and her supply […]

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

PNG: MADD Consultants & Associates Growth by Design Well-established registered architectural design consultancy business MADD Consultants & Associates started life in the shadows – as many […]

SAMOA: I’aulualo Minimart & Marnitta’s Bakery

SAMOA: 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 […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Solfresh Products

SOLOMON ISLANDS: 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 […]

TONGA: Vava’u Marine Services Ltd

TONGA: 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 […]

NIUE: Wahoo Fishing Charters off to a flying (fish) start

NIUE: 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 […]

RAROTONGA: A new tourist attraction – Vanilla

RAROTONGA: A new tourist attraction – Vanilla!  In 2017 Lafala Turepu set up her vanilla plantation, in Matavera, Rarotonga. It takes about two years for vanilla […]

COOK ISLANDS: Digging deep to grow and thrive

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

VANUATU: Vanua Soap – a small business that just keeps bubbling along!

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

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 […]

KIRIBATI: 7s Ruby’s Accounting Firm – a family practice

KIRIBATI: 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 […]

SAMOA: Zero experience necessary- financial service experts talk Xero training

SAMOA: Zero experience necessary – financial service experts talk Xero training In earlier stories, we discussed the benefits of Xero for small and medium-sized businesses and […]

SOLOMAN ISLANDS: Paradise found at Olotsara Retreat

SOLOMAN ISLANDS: 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 […]

VANUATU: Xero in Vanuatu – Understanding migration

VANUATU: 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 […]

FIJI: Xero in Fiji – Embracing change, enhancing business

FIJI:  Xero in Fiji – Embracing change, enhancing business A quick review of Xero’s website will have you nodding – yes, please! Simplifying the invoicing process, […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: The Climate Resilience and Growth Story of Titiru Eco Lodge

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

TONGA: This building business is growing!

TONGA: 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 […]

SAMOA: BLP Support for Creatives

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

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

PNG: There is power in community – The story of Unen Choit Cooperative and where your coffee comes from. With a territory spanning two provinces, three […]

FIJI: It’s never too late to start your sweet dreams

FIJI: 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 […]

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

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Clearing the shadows of war -  SIEOTEC and a BLP Grant make the Solomon Islands safer. Solomon Islands is renowned for hosting one of […]

TONGA: Change is the only constant for Hideaway Café

TONGA: 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, […]

SAMOA: Spinning gold from, well, gold

SAMOA: 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 […]

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 […]

VANUATU: MSME Day – Showcasing the BLP Network

VANUATU: MSME Day – Showcasing the BLP Network During MSME Day, the United Nations celebrates the contribution of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to the […]

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 […]

COOK ISLANDS: Mama Annie’s Treats by the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce

COOK ISLANDS: 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. […]

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 […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Baeto Enterprises grows with help from a BLP Adaptation Grant

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Baeto Enterprises grows with help from a BLP Adaptation Grant Located in Taro Town, Choiseul Province – some two hours flight from Honiara – […]

TONGA: Dental Clinic upgrades technology with the help of a BLP Adaptation Grant

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 […]

SAMOA: How DAT Car Rentals adapted to a new business climate

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 […]

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

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 […]

COOK ISLANDS: Well-loved design brand becomes the first to offer embroidery services, thanks to Adaptation Grant

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 […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: From accommodation to tea rooms and bread – diversifying products to survive

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 […]

COOK ISLANDS: Angle Productions reaches a new market and becomes BLP quality approved

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 […]

TONGA: Raeworx Trade Vehicles grow, thanks to BLP Adaptation Grant

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, […]

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

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 […]

TONGA: Lucky Pot Restaurant – on a mission to provide healthy kai using traditional ingredients

TONGA: 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 […]

Signs of stabilisation in the Pacific Islands: latest Business Link Pacific Financial Survey results

Stabilisation in the Pacific Islands according to the latest Business Link Pacific Financial Survey results Key findings Most SMEs surveyed (61%) reported employee numbers have stabilised […]

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SOLOMON ISLANDS: Tava Enterprises benefit from Adaptation Grant

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

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Prestige apartments – a world class apartment complex

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Prestige apartments, a world-class apartment complex Geoff Kaka, owner of Prestige Apartments, really needed help to improve security through the installation of solar lighting […]

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 of […]

FIJI: Business Assistance Fiji – new BLP In-country Partner

FIJI: 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 […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Evis Resort – A love affair with the Solomon Islands

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 […]

FIJI: BLP partnering with Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) to give access to finance and business advisory services

FIJI: BLP partnering with Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) to give access to finance and business advisory services Through the SME Finance Facility managed by Business […]

PNG: BLP Adaptation Grant, AgBook helping farming families transform their garden to business profits

PNG: BLP Adaptation Grant, AgBook helping farming families transform their garden to business profits Papua New Guinea’s economy relies heavily on agriculture – often referred to […]

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

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

TONGA: Adaptation Grant helps seaweed company expand operations

TONGA: Adaptation Grant helps seaweed company expand operations Seaweed, the new currency With big plans to expand their operations by developing their packaging for a wider […]

TONGA: Breaking the chain of poverty with business advice and help

TONGA: Breaking the chain of poverty with business advice and help                 Pharmacist Mita Vaka Pharmacist Mita Vaka, the […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Adaptation Grant helps ADS Quality Furniture

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Adaptation Grant helps ADS Quality Furniture It’s all systems go for ADS Quality Furniture in the Solomon Islands. With a new mill being delivered […]

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

SAMOA: Seabreeze Resort – Finding a new path to post-pandemic success Over the last two years, a series of dominoes fell for resort owners Wendy and […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: BLP partners with SI Development Bank to help SMEs with access to finance and business advisory services 

SOLOMON ISLANDS: BLP partners with SI Development Bank to help SMEs with access to finance and business advisory services Under the Business Link Pacific (BLP) Finance […]

FIJI: BLP providing hope in the midst of a pandemic

FIJI: BLP providing hope in the midst of a pandemic During the pandemic, many businesses exhausted their savings and put expansion projects on hold.  One such […]

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

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

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

FIJI: 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, […]

PNG: International Women’s Day Blog – Lae About Tours

PNG: 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 […]

TONGA: Tapuaki Mei Langi Consultancy receives Adaptation Grant

TONGA: 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 […]

SAMOA: COVID no longer holding Apia Broadcasting to ransom thanks to BLP

SAMOA: 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 […]

COOK ISLANDS: Strong relationships build strong businesses

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

SAMOA: How Bluebird Construction went digital with Business Link Pacific

SAMOA: 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 […]

SAMOA: How Aga Reef Resort used social media to diversify its offering

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

VANUATU: Pro Builders diversify to survive

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

SAMOA: The places you can go with a business plan

SAMOA: 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 […]

SAMOA: Resilience is the key to Island Grill survival

SAMOA: Island Grill Restaurant Resilience is the key to Island Grill survival. Rosie Ripley Vaai, the joint owner of Island Grill Restaurant which first opened in 2017, […]

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

COOK ISLANDS: 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, […]

COOK ISLANDS: Business beyond the borders

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

SAMOA: 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 […]

PNG: Empowering women through agriculture – a business born in lockdown! 

PNG: Empowering women through agriculture – a business born in lockdown! Earlier this year, Business Link Pacific opened applications to Business Adaptation Grants across eight Pacific […]

COOK ISLANDS: Tamarind House Restaurant and Bar – upskilling and adapting

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

PNG: RabNets IT establishes new revenue streams through BLP Adaptation Grant

PNG: 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 […]

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

PNG: 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 […]

PNG: Adaptation Grant allows for investment in future technology

PNG: 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 awareness, […]

PNG: Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce – a partnership for growth and resilience

PNG: Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce – a partnership for growth and resilience The vibrant local art on the wall of the Port Moresby Chamber of […]

PNG: Kina Bank – a bright future for SMEs with BLP

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

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 support […]

PNG: Lae Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc – positive partnerships with BLP

PNG: Lae Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc – positive partnerships with BLP Across the Pacific, a collaborative process is underway to enable Chambers of Commerce […]

COOK ISLANDS: NZ Provides $2 Million funding for private sector

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 […]

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 are […]

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 […]

FIJI: Transitioning to a digital platform

FIJI: 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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FIJI: Raiwaqa Bakery – when disaster strikes, the bread must go on!

FIJI: 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. […]

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 Foreign Affairs […]

VANUATU: Digital transformation for engineers

VANUATU: Digital transformation for 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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FIJI: The importance of being compliant

FIJI: 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 […]

COOK ISLANDS: Upskilling Micro Businesses for a sustainable future

COOK ISLANDS: Upskilling Micro Businesses for a sustainable future Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce CEO Eve Hayden teamed up with Brendon Welsh, Training and Programme Manager, […]

SAMOA: Marketing through social media – how Treasure Box ‘cracked the code’ with help from BLP

SAMOA: Marketing through social media – how Treasure Box ‘Cracked the Code’ with help from BLP. Planned to have your wedding in Samoa but along came […]

Bredon Walsh

COOK ISLANDS: Business 101 in CI

COOK ISLANDS: Business 101 in CI Question: What do you call a one-day crash course designed to give attendees a better basic understanding of subjects like […]

FIJI: Saving the planet, one discarded tyre at a time

FIJI: 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 thrilled […]

COOK ISLANDS: How to balance work & family commitments when running a business

COOK ISLANDS: How to balance work & family commitments when running a business Balancing work and family life is often one of the most stressful elements […]

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 to […]

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

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 advantaged […]

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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SAMOA: Female entrepreneurship – how Jacinta Vaise has improved her Samoan business in times of hardship

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

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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. One […]

FIJI: How Jessica Gounder is working on achieving gender equality in a Covid-19 world

FIJI: 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, every […]

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COOK ISLANDS: Castaways Resort benefits from free support

COOK ISLANDS: Castaways Resorts benefits from local business advisor Castaway Resort has become the first business to take advantage of a new initiative providing expert assistance […]

COOK ISLANDS: Air Rarotonga first UP for new initiative

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 […]

FIJI: Female owned and operated real estate agency reboots finance system with support from BLP

FIJI: Female owned and operated Real Estate Agency reboots finance system with support from BLP Speaking from the bustling town of Lami in Suva, Fiji, Veronica […]

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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FIJI: The benefit of a little change

FIJI: 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 niche […]

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Upskilling for future business

SOLOMON ISLANDS: Upskilling for future business       Victor Nieto, Partner of E-VM Global Consulting believes in simplifying business processes in order to improve reporting, […]

Lagi Fisher

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

FIJI: 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 […]

Mr & Mrs Uma

PNG: Family-owned business expands operations to provide quality accounting services to more people

PNG: Family-owned business expands operations to provide quality accounting services to more people Talking from his Port Moresby office in PNG, Edward Uma proudly takes us […]

PNG: Paving the way for female leaders

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

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SOLOMON ISLANDS: 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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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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 in […]

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

PNG: 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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FIJI: 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 many […]

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

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

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

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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 the […]

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

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

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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 assist […]

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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 optimistic […]

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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 be […]

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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 Auckland, […]

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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 delivery […]

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FIJI: Qavio Consulting assists marine businesses using BLP Subsidy

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

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VANUATU: Holiday Hotspots – Pandanus Consulting uses BLP Subsidy to support local business growth

VANUATU: 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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VANUATU: Quality business advice helps Eagle Watch Security take flight

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 […]

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FIJI: Introducing Ramesh Chand, BLP Business Services Manager

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

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SAMOA: Using the BLP Subsidy to help growing businesses flourish

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 people […]

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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 sugar […]

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

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

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SAMOA: Isitolo Leota Chartered Accountants – supporting growing businesses with quality financial advice

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

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FIJI: BLP Subsidy assists Waya Lailai Ecohaven Resort achieve best business practices

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 […]

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SAMOA: The miracle of marketing in Samoa – why growing businesses need an online presence

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 […]

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

FIJI: 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 the […]

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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 highest […]

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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 online […]

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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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FIJI: Becoming a BLP Partner helps accounting firm HLB Mann Judd reach new heights

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

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PNG: The Gift of Business Growth: Maku Gifts

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

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

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

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

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

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FIJI: Spotlight on Qavio Consulting: Experienced business advisors

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

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FIJI: Dahia Shoes 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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VANUATU: Digital Transformation in the Pacific: Fleurs et Flammes

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

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VANUATU: Digital Transformation in the Pacific – The Kava House

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

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VANUATU: Digital Transformation in the Pacific – La Touque à Poissons

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

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FIJI: Digital Transformation in the Pacific – Webmedia South Pacific

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

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VANUATU: Digital Transformation in the Pacific – Boucherie Traverso

VANUATU: Digital Transformation in the Pacific – Boucherie Traverso 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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VANUATU: Meet Yvonne Leo Taiki, BLP’s new Business Services Manager!

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

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FIJI: Business Link Pacific officially launches Diagnostic & Referral Tool

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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VANUATU: Link Personnel Services – Recruitment pioneers

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

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

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

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SAMOA: Business Link Pacific hosts successful training event

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

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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PNG: Business Link Pacific contributes to building sustainable employment opportunities for women

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

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VANUATU: Leading the financial technological revolution for SMEs

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

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PNG: BLP Subsidy Scheme enables local accounting firm to connect with SME’s

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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VANUATU: Teouma Group go digital

VANUATU: Teouma Group go digital Consumer behaviour has changed massively in the last 10 years. Nowadays in developed countries half of retail sales are “digitally impulsed”, […]

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PNG: Cloud-Based Accounting Practice Workshop

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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VANUATU: Looking back and going forward – BLP Business Advisory Service Network

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

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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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FIJI: Introducing Xero to Accountants

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

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VANUATU: Getting savvy

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

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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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VANUATU: Can beautiful accounting software be a game changer for growing businesses

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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PNG: Growing SMEs through accounting and financial services

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