In an economy still adjusting to structural reforms, the national budget becomes a critical lever for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurial ventures. For Sri Lankan business owners, the latest budget brings both opportunities and challenges. This article breaks down the budget implications you need to account for, analyses
Entrepreneurship is a high-wire act, balancing audacious vision with disciplined execution. Few stories capture this balance better than that of Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, the Indian-born tycoon who built a $10 billion empire in the UAE—only to see it collapse under hidden debts and mismanagement. From a penniless immigrant to a
💡 Selling online is no longer limited to large brands. From a home bakery in Galle to a clothing boutique in Colombo, thousands of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs are turning digital to reach new customers. Whether you’re just starting or want to expand your physical business, selling online gives you access
Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurs are stepping into a digital-first economy. The rise of smartphones, fintech platforms, and online buying has made digital payments essential for every modern business — from home bakers to large retailers. In 2025, more than 80% of Sri Lankans own smartphones, and QR payments are accepted across
Business Loan | ශ්රී ලංකාවේ බොහෝ කුඩා හා මධ්ය පරිමාණ ව්යාපාරිකයින් (SMEs) සඳහා මුදල් ප්රවේශය අභියෝගයකි. නමුත් ණය සහිත මුදල් ආධාරයක් ලබාගැනීම ඔබේ ව්යාපාරය ගොඩනඟා ගැනීමට හෝ ව්යාප්තිය වැඩි කිරීමේ සාර්ථක මාර්ගයක් විය හැකිය. එහෙත් ණය ඉල්ලීමක් සාර්ථක වීමට, ඔබ සතු විය යුතු මූලික සාධක පිළිබඳව පැහැදිලි අවබෝධයක් තිබීම අත්යවශ්යය.
In recent years, the global financial landscape has been undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rise of digital currencies and the push towards a cashless economy. One of the most notable developments in this space is the European Central Bank’s (ECB) initiative to introduce the digital euro, a central
