Accessing finance in the Pacific Islands with Paul Wendland, Deputy Director at BLP

In this episod,e we hear from Paul Wendland, Deputy Director at Business Link Pacific on the pros and cons of accessing finance in the Pacific. This is the first of a series on finance so keep your eyes and ears peeled for more in the coming weeks!

Chapters

• 2:38 Paul Wendland's role at Business Link Pacific
• 6:38 Key challenges for SMEs when accessing finance in the Pacific
• 6:38 How the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has impacted SMEs in the Pacific Islands
• 9:54 How do SMEs increase their activity from a primary sector point of view?
• 11:34 Pro’s and con’s of loans and opening lines of credit for SMEs
• 15:01 How should SMEs in the Pacific Islands prepare for future financial success
• 18:01 Who should SMEs turn to for advice on financial management?