By Prerna Priyanka In a transformative journey that combines entrepreneurship, creativity and community empowerment, Esther Sione Daniels, the visionary founder of Te’hine Trend, is making waves in Papua New Guinea’s business landscape. Her relentless efforts to support local artisans and embrace sustainability have garnered recognition and admiration. Esther was one […]
By Prerna Priyanka Fiji’s very own ginger beer company, Ginger Lei Fiji, is on a mission to not only provide a delicious and healthy beverage option, but also to tackle some of the nation’s pressing health and environmental challenges. Talei Tora, Founder of Ginger Lei Fiji and the regional winner of the Pacific […]
Pacific exporters can apply for the second round of the 2023 Freight Support Package from Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand. The Freight Support Package supports exporters from the Blue Pacific Continent in the wake of global inflation and rising supply chain costs. The scheme helps strengthen business resilience; support businesses […]
A new grant worth US$50,000 has been allocated for a joint research project to understand the risks posed by extreme weather events to MSMEs and Co-operatives and the financial options available to them in the aftermath. The research project is a collaboration between the UN Capital Development Fund, Fiji Ministry […]
By Yesim Elhan-Kayalar, Yasuyuki Sawada and Yana van der Meulen Rodgers The COVID-19 pandemic affected businesses of all scales and types worldwide. However, little is known about the role and potential of online platforms in supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) during such crises, particularly in emerging markets. We […]
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) will be running a series of workshops for Vanuatu entrepreneurs. The topics to be covered include customer service, Facebook business marketing, budgeting, and how to keep financial records. Workshop 1: Using Facebook to promote your small business When? Monday, 7 August 2023 […]
By Kite Pareti “Women play a big role in society. They are teachers, pastors, and doctors. They work 24 hours because their families are most important to them,” said Kinisimere Waqa, a Coordinator with the Fiji Young Women’s Christian Association, during the YWCA’s first Market Day for the year in […]
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia invites freelancers from across the region to participate in their upcoming webinar, ‘Introduction to the Digital Services Sector’. This 90-minute session is a pivotal component of PTI Australia’s latest initiative to bolster the Pacific’s digital presence amidst an increasingly digitised global service economy. Taking place […]
Mana Coffee has launched #ManaMotivationMondays, featuring a talanoa with Fiji Development Bank CEO Saud Minam. If you’re interested in how FDB can help you, stop by to find out more about their products and services, including support #womeninbusiness, #greeninitiatives and #MSMEs. 🕰️ 6:30-7:30pm, Monday 24 July 2023📍Mana Coffee 8 Selbourne […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Delightful Laundry’s owner has stepped into the entrepreneurial world determined to fill a gap and provide opportunities for the marginalised. And she is doing it from Colorado in the United States, with the help of technology and personal determination. Juhne Kamikamica was inspired to start her business […]
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