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 […]
By Kite Pareti The Projects Collective recently opened a new store on Narewa Road, on the way to Denarau. Opening a store in Nadi was critical, Laura Cahir told Pacific Makete. “We noticed the average traveller only comes to Fiji for five days for their holiday. We want to make […]
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 […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti The owner of Kavalicious Taveuni, Ana Malumuvatu, grew up watching her parents struggle to market their product as farmers, and raise their eleven children. “I remember one time when I was going to primary school with a plastic bag [to carry my books], and I said to […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Creative arts practitioners and entrepreneurs gathered in Fiji this week to discuss how to strengthen their sector. Opening their consultation, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, SMEs, and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, said: “When we give young entrepreneurs the right support they need, we are securing […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Raiwaqa Bakery founder, Atela Yee, grew up watching her father work hard at many different jobs to raise his family. “My dad came from China in 1951, and he started his first business out of an old truck and $500. “The foundation of how to run a […]
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