Business confidence grows: PTI
Pacific Trade Invest says 78% of respondents to its latest survey of Pacific businesses are confident their businesses will survive the COVID-19 crisis.
However the impact of COVID-19 on businesses has slightly worsened according to the survey, with 60% reporting a very negative impact, and 89% a negative impact.
62% of the resondents report a negative impact on their mental health.
Businesses continue to identify the three main challenges affecting them as poor cashflow, uncertainty over how long the crisis will last, and the impact of closed borders.
They say the three most needed areas of assistance are financial support, review of their financial position, and improved online commercial capabilities.
Pacific Trade Invest Australia Closing The Digital Literacy Gap in the Pacific
The program is being headed by Cath Cooksley-Little, General Manager – Marketing, Communications & Tourism.
Source: Supplied Thursday, 10 December 2020 12:30 PM
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia has opened applications for a new tailored Social Media for e-Business professional development scholarship, designed specifically for businesses across the Pacific region.
As the region navigates a new ‘COVID normal’ world, PTI Australia identified a digital capability gap within Pacific businesses and has designed a six-week practical professional development program.
The program builds on the successful one-day PTI Australia Social Media Masterclass. The six-week program will deepen the knowledge and extend the practical skills of participants enabling them to effectively use social media to grow their business.