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 […]
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 […]
By Angus Delaney Being a woman and starting a business in a male dominated field is a real challenge, says Sera Bernadette Nicholls. This is why the General Manager of Plumbing and Property Services recommends they join the Women Entrepreneurs and Business Council (WEBC) to give and receive support and […]
A new market for the women of Nui Island Community on Funafuti has officially opened. The Tuvalu Department of Trade had worked together with the Nui Island community through the Enhanced Integrated Framework TIPS project to establish the new market. Minister for Local Government and Agriculture, Saaga Talu, was in […]
Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) is offering practical support to Pacific SMEs to encourage and grow business investment capabilities. The Investment Readiness Programme seeks to build a pipeline of bankable projects to attract foreign investment in established enterprises and start-ups. PTI NZ will match the businesses with locally-based […]
Investment Fiji has facilitated a round table discussion with goat farmers who are interested in supplying goat milk to MeSovu (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Fiji’s first brand of goat milk soap. The discussion revolved on the challenges faced by the farmers and the solutions to mitigate the issues. The day concluded […]
Are you a local Fiji entrepreneur thinking of expanding your network in the global market? Here’s an opportunity for businesses to participate as an international delegation in the upcoming “Third Edition of International SME Convention 2023” from March 19th to March 21st. Submit your interest to Ms. Najma Hashemi from India SME Forum via […]
The University of the South Pacific will host its sixth Annual Entrepreneurial Fair in Suva next week under the theme – “Entrepreneurial Goals towards a Sustainable Environment”. The weeklong fair will bring together influencers and successful entrepreneurs, as well as NGOs and government representatives, to share their insights on what […]
Fiji’s Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, and Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications is laying the groundwork for a five-day outbound mission to be held in Auckland and Wellington from 20-24 March, 2023. Gathering approximately 150 participants including over 50 Fiji business leaders the mission’s goal is to further reinvigorate Fiji’s growing […]
The RMI Small Business Development Center will be having two business trainings in early March. Training 1: How to Create a Financial Plan You will learn: Financial management Tools of financial planning Basics of financial statement Cash flow management Financial management planning When? Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 1pm-5pm Where? […]
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