By Alfred Tora This week we will look into a topic that has come highly requested — Work-Life balance. Though there is no consensus on what work-life balance actually is, a common definition is that it is an equilibrium between your time at work and your time outside of it. A good work-life balance means that demands […]
Up to US$4 million will be invested in the National Bank of Samoa (nbs) as part of efforts to boost access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Samoa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced. The investment, in the form of an eight-year unfunded risk-sharing facility (RSF), underscores a commitment on the part […]
As a child from the Lau Islands growing up in Suva, Fiji, Eseta Nadakuitavuki dreamt of becoming a nurse. She may have ended up following a different path, but never lost her desire to overcome the barriers to women pursuing a successful career. Nadakuitavuki has just been appointed by the Fiji government as Permanent Secretary […]
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Fiji will soon benefit from a new financial assistance agreement worth $7 million, says the Fiji Government. The EURIZ Portfolio Guarantee, facilitated by the Fiji Development Bank (FDB) and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and European Union (EU), offers a risk-sharing mechanism to financial institutions, […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Entrepreneur and new parliamentarian, Rinesh Sharma, is a 29-year-old with a desire to make a difference in his community. He is no stranger to failure, hard work, or the agricultural landscape. But his entrepreneurial mindset and passion for farming are what drives him. “What really helped me was that at that age […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Papua New Guinea has the largest gender gap in financial inclusion in the Pacific region, with 29% of women less likely to have access to formal financial services. Multiple factors contribute to this inequality, including a low level of financial management and digital skills among women. The accelerated use […]
“A sustainable future for our Pacific women and girls cannot be left to chance. We must be heard at the decision-making levels and develop meaningful partnerships to open doors to opportunities and ensure no one is left behind”, says Loau Donina Va’a, Chair of the Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network. The Sydney-based network will soon […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti The lack of a market for Samoan rural business owners spurred now-iconic business leader, Adimaimalaga Tafuna’i and her team to venture out into agriculture, and the passion for helping vulnerable families is what has kept them going during challenging times. Tafuna’i, the co-founder and executive director of Women in Business Development Samoa […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti A brilliant business concept can come from an everyday challenge that forces entrepreneurs to create an innovative solution that can ultimately make life easier for many. This was the case for Tala Kei Kapa, a gluten and dairy free kitchen that produces tailor-made food and pastries to meet its client’s needs. The […]
By Angus Delaney Elisabeta Waqa founded her business, The Lovo Queen, during the pandemic with a few key principles – passion, faith, hope and love. Speaking to a full auditorium at The University of The South Pacific’s Entrepreneurs Fair this week, Waqa shared her experience as business owner and single mother during one of the […]
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