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Business Assistance Fiji and Business Link Pacific focus on grassroots entrepreneur - Chand

Business Assistance Fiji and Business Link Pacific focus on grassroots entrepreneur - Chand

By Iliana Biutu
04/06/2023
The General Manager of Business Assistance Fiji and Business Link Pacific Ramesh Chand

The General Manager of Business Assistance Fiji and Business Link Pacific Ramesh Chand says phase two of the Business Link Pacific business support grant programme is more focused on rural communities and outer islands.

Chand says they are trying to reach out to those who live outside the main business centres to discuss with them how to apply online for the grant.

He says there is no limited time allocated to apply for the grant, and it’s open to any organization.

Chand encourages everyone to apply for this grant as people are not required to pay back any amount of money.

Businesses with up to five employees are eligible for NZD$5,000 (FJD $6860), Businesses with up to 10 employees are eligible for up to NZD$10,000 (FJD$13721), Businesses with 20 employees or more can apply for NZD$20,000 (FJD$27443), and business with up to 50 employees can apply for NZD$30,000 (FJD$41165).

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