Taking the risk has paid for a young entrepreneur this week.
Vaatausili Nansen was initially unsure about the response he would get about his display of elei materials and dresses during the 2nd Pacific Agribusiness Forum in Apia.
“To my surprise, I have received just a few buyers from New Zealand and Australia. But most of my earning came from other Pacific island buyers and it’s a relief because I thought It was going to be a failure standing out here trying to sell Samoan clothing and designs to our neighboring Pacific islands,” he said.
Nansen made more than $1,500 tala in the past two days of the conference.
“On the first day alone, I made more than $900 tala cash and they have placed orders for more. So I am printing and getting their materials ready before they (participants) leave.”
“On the second day, I made $700,” he said.
Nansen sold dresses at $150 tala each and with the additional orders, he is confident of making a good profit.