The Australian Government will provide expertise in the field of finance, marketing and human resources to assist young entrepreneurs grow their business.

Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation, Chief Executive Nezbitt Hazelman confirms they have been awarded the Frontier Incubation Acceleration program – which will benefit more than fifteen young local entrepreneurs

Hazelman says enhancing business knowledge and supporting young entrepreneurs is one of their main focus areas for the first quarter of 2019.

“We noted the programs will run to about six to nine months and not only include face to face learning to roll out this program.”

He says that the expertise will assist young entrepreneurs in dealing with challenges faced in running a business.