Business Link Pacific

04/09/2026

👏🏽👏🏽 We congratulate our partner, the Sugar Cane Growers Fund (SCGF) who yesterday announced three new initiatives aimed at modernising services, embracing technology and fostering inclusion across farming communities!

📂Document Management System (DMS): Streamlining information, record-keeping, and real-time access for faster loan approvals and heightened accountability.

💬SCGF AI Chatbot: Embracing Artificial Intelligence to deliver instant, 24/7 access to information and customer support.

🤝🏽GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) Framework: Ensuring policies, products, and services actively support men, women, youth, elderly farmers, and those with special abilities.

BLP is proud to have contributed technical support and guidance to this new GEDSI Framework.

"SCGF has taken a very important step towards inclusion. Its new Gender Equality and Social Inclusion framework will guide efforts to ensure inclusion in an industry that has been historically male-dominated. We are pleased to support the SCGF in its inclusion journey," said Sandra Mendez, BLP's GEDSI lead.

In the keynote address, SCGF Chairman Mr Marika Sedre Luveniyali said inclusion must be at the heart of the organisation’s development: “Our Sugar Cane Growers are a diverse group. They include men and women, young and older growers, people with different abilities, families with different circumstances and people living in different communities and facing different challenges. Our policies must recognize that diversity.”

Together, these initiatives are an important step towards more accessible, inclusive and responsive support for Fiji’s sugar cane growers—and BLP looks forward to continuing this partnership to help growers and agribusinesses build stronger, more resilient businesses. 🌱

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Business Assistance Fiji - BAF DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji Cane Growers Fund

02/09/2026

With a BLP Grant Brandon was able to upgrade his joinery workshop and clear the access to his workshop from the main road. Today, his business is flourishing.

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

30/08/2026

Preserving history, improving the visitor experience: supported by a BLP grant, the Vilu War Museum in West Guadalcanal is helping visitors connect more deeply with Solomon Islands’ WWII heritage through 30 new interpretive signs.

From aircraft relics to artillery pieces from the Guadalcanal campaign, the new signage provides visitors with clear contextual information and encourages visitors to spend more time exploring the museum’s remarkable outdoor exhibits. A great example of how targeted support can strengthen local tourism and preserve important stories for future generations.

🔎You can read more about the Museum and the BLP support it received here: https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/solomon-islands-enhancing-the-visitor-experience-at-vilu-war-museum/

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce & Industry Islands Small Business Enterprise Centre DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission- Honiara, Solomon Islands

27/08/2026

👏🎉 BLP welcomes Fredington Aru from Business Success Solutions in Vanuatu to the BLP Advisory Network with BLP quality-approved competencies in:

💻 Digital and Online Solutions
📢 Advertising & Promotions

Business Success Solutions is based in Luganville, Santo. As part of the BLP Network, they can offer BLP subsidies to qualifying SMEs, making their services more affordable.

Are you seeking digital/online or adverting/promotion advice for your business? Contact Business Success Solutions. You can access more information about Business Success Solutions via the BLP website: https://businesslinkpacific.com/search/business-success-solutions-ltd or contact the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry for more information.

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu

Business Success Solutions (BSS) is an approved BLP advisor in Vanuatu. Specialising in Advertising & Promotions, Business Success Solutions (BSS) can offer subsidised services to eligible clients in the Pacific.

25/08/2026

✨From fresh kicks to wardrobe favourites, Soul Merchandise has become a go-to style destination in Niue.

With support from Business Link Pacific, owner Saofia “Fia” Asanso upgraded her store layout with new mannequins and display fixtures — transforming the space, improving floor management, and helping drive stronger sales.

🌸Fia’s story shows how the right business guidance and financial support can help Pacific SMEs grow with confidence.

Do you want to learn more about Soul Merchandise and how Fia accessed the BLP grant? Read the full story on the BLP website here: https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/niue-style-and-success-soul-merchandise/

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check:
🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Chamber of Commerce DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission Niue

23/08/2026

🙌🏽 Today we would like to congratulate Jobenz Manoa from WebSafe Samoa, who has expanded his BLP quality-approved business advisor competencies.

WebSafe’s BLP competencies now include:
💻Digital & Online Solutions
☑️Information Systems
👏🏽Business Training & Coaching

Founded and led by cybersecurity specialist Jobenz Manoa, WebSafe Samoa provides affordable ICT services, digital solutions, application development, cybersecurity services, and professional training.

As a BLP-approved advisor, they can offer BLP subsidies making their services even more accessible.

Connect with Websafe Samoa through the BLP Portal: https://businesslinkpacific.com/search/websafe-samoa-2

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission in Samoa

WebSafe Samoa is an approved BLP advisor in Samoa. Specialising in Information Technology Systems, WebSafe Samoa can offer subsidised services to eligible clients in the Pacific.

20/08/2026

🌏☀️From vision to impact: Leaf Capital is helping shape Fiji’s clean transport future with EV charging services, solar systems, and sustainable energy solutions across Viti Levu.

With support from the Business Link Pacific advisory subsidy, delivered locally through Business Assistance Fiji - BAF, founder Alex Reddaway has strengthened Leaf Capital's digital presence and opened the door for more customers and partners to discover its growing network of green solutions.

Read the full story on Leaf Capital’s growth journey and how they accessed the BLP advisor subsidy on the BLP website: https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/fiji-transforming-a-green-vision-into-commercial-reality-in-fiji/

Stories like this show how targeted business support can help Pacific MSMEs overcome practical barriers, build credibility, and turn climate-focused innovation into commercial reality.

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Business Assistance Fiji - BAF DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji Capital Fiji

18/08/2026

👏🏽✨Welcome! BLP welcomes Terence Su’a from Apia Chartered Accountants to the BLP quality-approved Advisory Network.

Are you an SME looking for accounting and financial management support? Contact Apia Chartered Accountants. View their business profile on the BLP Portal here: https://businesslinkpacific.com/search/apia-chartered-accountants.

The BLP Network of Business Advisors supports businesses across the Pacific Islands to improve their business and access finance.

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP using our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission in Samoa

Apia Chartered Accountants is an approved BLP advisor in Samoa. Specialising in Accounting & Financial Management, Apia Chartered Accountants can offer subsidised services to eligible clients in the Pacific.

18/08/2026

Vanuatu small-business owner Sylvie Morris talks about how Business Link Pacific's 'Port Vila Earthquake Grant' supported the restart of her business.

The BLP grant is a targeted initiative to support SMEs in Port Vila affected by the 2024 earthquake. For more information contact the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

As a Pacific based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu

17/08/2026

🌺🙌🏽 We warmly welcome Luse Niulala to the BLP Pacific team as our new BLP Business Service Manager in Tonga.

“I am most looking forward to connecting with SMEs across Tonga to help them achieve success in their business and help them access BLP services, including business diagnostic tools, business finance and local business advisors,” said Luse.

“To date, it has been very inspiring meeting SMEs of different backgrounds, and I am determined to help them develop their businesses to reach their long-term goals.”

Are you a micro, small or medium-sized business in Tonga looking for business support? You can contact Luse at the Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc
or email [email protected].

As a Pacific-based SME, start your journey with BLP with our free online self-assessment tools. These tools help you diagnose areas for improvement in your business. BLP can then connect you with local BLP-approved advisors to develop your business. 👇🏽

🚶🏽‍➡️As a first step, you can create an SME account on the BLP Portal to use any of the free business assessment tools, like the Business Health Check: 🔗https://businesslinkpacific.com/ -toolkit

🤝🏽 Do you prefer to meet in person? Contact one of our Pacific in-country local partners who can discuss your needs and help you develop a business Diagnostic. Contact the BLP representative in your country: 🔗https://about.businesslinkpacific.com/countries/

Chamber of Commerce & Industry DT Global New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand High Commission, Nuku'alofa, Tonga