Mentor
Vera Chute: Value City
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Value City is a household name across Fiji as a source of second-hand clothes, books and other
July 7, 2023
Mentor
Eseta Nadakuitavuki: The inspiration behind Fiji’s new women’s champion
As a child from the Lau Islands growing up in Suva, Fiji, Eseta Nadakuitavuki dreamt of becoming a nurse. She
June 19, 2023
Mentor
Adimaimalaga Tafuna’i: Women in Business Development Samoa
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti The lack of a market for Samoan rural business owners spurred now-iconic business leader, Adimaimalaga Tafuna’i and
April 4, 2023
Food
Work hard and work smart: Atela Yee
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Raiwaqa Bakery founder, Atela Yee, grew up watching her father work hard at many different jobs to
February 6, 2023
Mentor
William Parkinson: Pioneer
William Parkinson set up Fiji’s first commercial radio station when he was just 22. With decades of entrepreneurial experience at
May 5, 2022
Mentor
Greenhouse Coworking: Motivators and mentors
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Fiji’s first ever fully functional coworking space, Greenhouse Coworking opened in November 2021. It is a warm
April 21, 2022
Mentor
Rosie Emberson-Semisi: Designer and mentor
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Fiji’s creative arts industry has undergone significant change during the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing people to realise the
December 7, 2021
Mentor
Neelam Maharaj: Businesswoman, business mentor
Pay yourself for your time, get your paperwork and compliance in order, and separate your business and personal bank accounts.
May 18, 2021
Mentor
Apiame Cegumalua: Food technologist and business mentor
Apiame Cegumalua is an expert in food conservation and safety and a businesswoman running her own consultancy company. She is also a trainer for South Pacific Business Development’s Bloom program, a business accelerator program for micro-entrepreneurs.
February 24, 2021
Mentor
Api Kurusiga’s tips for success
Concentrate on what you are good at, know what your competition is doing, and look after your own health and
February 19, 2021
