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Building a business in Papua New Guinea with little or no capital

18 Oct 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 168 Comments

While finance or access to capital is an issue for young entrepreneurs, you can build a business with little to no capital, says Roberta Morlin, founder and co-owner of KLM Consulting, which provides marketing research and technology consulting. But financial literacy is the key, adds Melbourne consultant, David Martin.
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Improvements to taxes and infrastructure crucial for Papua New Guinea SMEs, says Millennium Water MD

5 Sep 2017 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) need a more supportive business environment in order to flourish and reach international markets, Millennium Water Managing Director, Achilles Peni tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Entrepreneur: Annette Sete, fashion designer

29 Aug 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 3 Comments

The difficulty in finding authentic Papua New Guinea-made gifts for friends and colleagues overseas prompted Annette Sete to create her own fashion jewellery line. Two years on, she tells Business Advantage PNG her Lavagirl brand is looking to expand overseas.
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Entrepreneur: Sydney-based Papua New Guinea coffee roaster seeks better deal for farmers

15 Aug 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 19 Comments

A Sydney-based company is looking to provide a ‘better deal’ for Papua New Guinea coffee farmers, and hopes to develop markets in Australia, the US and China. But to do that, says Principal Pana Wiya, he needs a capital backer.
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Duffy’s prepares to take Papua New Guinea coffee to China

11 Jul 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 9 Comments

Five years after opening the first of three Duffy’s cafés in Port Moresby, owner and entrepreneur Travers Chue is preparing to expand overseas, marketing not just Papua New Guinea specialty coffee, but premium health products.
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Female entrepreneurs call for improvement in ‘ease of doing business’ in Papua New Guinea

30 May 2017 by Kevin McQuillan 1 Comment

The Editor of Stella magazine, Amanda Donigi, claims Papua New Guinea risks losing its young entrepreneurs unless business conditions are enhanced. Her comments are echoed by House of Xen founder, Xenia Peni.
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Young Bitcoin entrepreneur brings Silicon Valley to Papua New Guinea

24 Mar 2017 by Business Advantage PNG 151 Comments

A young Papua New Guinean entrepreneur is bringing Silicon Valley to PNG to help boost financial inclusion in the country. Day One Investments' Shane Ninai tells Business Advantage PNG of his plans to encourage the use of the virtual currency, Bitcoin.
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Entrepreneur: Coconut product manufacturer, Ernestine Maxtone-Graham

7 Mar 2017 by Business Advantage PNG 5 Comments

Domestic and global demand for coconut products will see Papua New Guinea producer relocate, expand and create new lines. The Director of MaxtoneHaus, Ernestine Maxtone-Graham, talks to Business Advantage PNG.
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Mapai Transport branches out to ‘rebalance’ trade links between Papua New Guinea and NZ

5 Dec 2016 by Kevin McQuillan 8 Comments

After 20 years building a successful transport company, Mapai Transport founder Jacob Luke is exploring ways to correct PNG’s trade imbalance with NZ, and providing training opportunities for young Papua New Guineans.
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Entrepreneur: ICT specialist and Kumul GameChangers finalist, Panu Kasar

6 Oct 2016 by Business Advantage PNG 3 Comments

Perseverance and execution are the keys to being a successful businessperson, according to Panu Kasar, one of the 12 finalists in the Kumul Gamechangers Competition, which is designed to ‘bring to life’ ideas from the private sector. He explains his ideas to Business Advantage PNG.
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Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]

Entrepreneurs

Building a business in Papua New Guinea with little or no capital

Improvements to taxes and infrastructure crucial for Papua New Guinea SMEs, says Millennium Water MD

Entrepreneur: Annette Sete, fashion designer

Entrepreneur: Sydney-based Papua New Guinea coffee roaster seeks better deal for farmers

Duffy’s prepares to take Papua New Guinea coffee to China

Female entrepreneurs call for improvement in ‘ease of doing business’ in Papua New Guinea

Young Bitcoin entrepreneur brings Silicon Valley to Papua New Guinea

Entrepreneur: Coconut product manufacturer, Ernestine Maxtone-Graham

Mapai Transport branches out to ‘rebalance’ trade links between Papua New Guinea and NZ

Entrepreneur: ICT specialist and Kumul GameChangers finalist, Panu Kasar

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