Big Ideas Need Big Backing: How the Pacific Can Power Its Next Generation of Businesses
If you think companies like Tesla, Amazon, and Facebook made it to the top all on their own – think again. Behind every billion-dollar brand is a government that helped fund it, protect it, or give it the space to grow. Now the question is:Can...
How Siuhuu Is Redefining E-Commerce in the Pacific – More Than a Platform, It’s a Pacific Movement.
For decades, Pacific Island nations have been locked out of the global digital economy. Long distances, high shipping costs, patchy internet, and lack of access to modern payment systems have kept many communities on the margins. While the rest of the world raced into e-commerce,...
The Problem Isn’t Innovation, It’s Where the Funding Goes
In many underserved regions, there’s no shortage of innovation. What’s missing is the right kind of support. Over and over, we see tech startups doing the hard, patient work of building infrastructure – platforms, systems, and tools that could serve thousands. Yet, when it comes...
The Role of Siuhuu in Empowering Pacific Women Entrepreneurs
In a region rich in culture but often sidelined by global innovation trends, Pacific women entrepreneurs face a unique set of challenges. From limited access to digital tools to underrepresentation in decision-making spaces, these barriers can seem insurmountable. Siuhuu isn’t just working to bridge that...
Is AI Coming for Jobs in the Pacific? Here’s the Real Talk
First of All – What Is AI? If you’re not familiar with AI, it stands for Artificial Intelligence. That might sound complicated, but here’s the simple version: AI is when computers are programmed to “think” and “learn” like humans. It doesn’t mean robots walking around...
📸 How to Take Great Product Photos with Your Phone
High-quality product photos can make all the difference in selling your handcrafted pieces. Whether you’re sharing your culture through carved pendants, tapa cloth, or woven baskets, great images help customers appreciate the detail, meaning, and craftsmanship of your work. If you’re setting up your business...
Founder of Siuhuu Joins Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Conference in Guam
Guam, April 25, 2025 — From April 21 to 25, women entrepreneurs from 24 Pacific Island nations gathered in Guam for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) conference, themed “Where Dreams Become Reality.” Among them was Akanesi Kaufusi, founder of Siuhuu, the first online marketplace...
Turning Criticism into Growth: How to Handle Negative Reviews in Your Business
If you’re a business just joining Siuhuu, welcome – you’re stepping into a marketplace where real feedback drives real growth. But let’s be honest: not all feedback will be glowing. Negative reviews will happen. The question is, what do you do with them? Handled right,...
Price It Right on Siuhuu: A Simple Guide for Sellers
If you’re a small business selling on Siuhuu, getting your prices right is super important. Price too high, and customers might go to other websites.Price too low, and you won’t make enough money to keep going. Here’s a simple, no-stress guide to help you price...
The Rise of Pacific Islander Entrepreneurship
For decades, Pacific Islanders have been overlooked in conversations about business and innovation. Often lumped into broad demographic categories or left out of economic data entirely, they’ve had to build their own lanes from the ground up. But that’s changing. From the shores of Samoa...
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