SME SECTOR
Approximately 80 percent of Sri Lankan businesses are SMEs, generating employment of 50 percent and contributing
RETAIL SECTOR
Consumption levels remained low through 2019/20 with volume declines in many categories and visible value growth
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
Digital marketing has made it possible to leverage the value of big data to understand customers better
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
Competitive and evolving with experiences that make guests feel good, special and deserving, and extend beyond physical presence
INSURANCE SECTOR
The importance of conducting business on cyber based processes and platforms became apparent
BANKING SECTOR
The last financial year was challenging for a number of reasons. Firstly, the economy was on a low growth trajectory, which brought about
ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION
The recent pandemic that struck the world underscores the need to think beyond where we are today by adopting technology and expanding our skillset
IT INDUSTRY
IT has been the driving force that enabled society to stay connected, telecommute, continue education uninterrupted and execute daily activities
TELECOM INDUSTRY
Credit and distribution challenges – running customer services despite top-ups and collections not coming in
INSURANCE SECTOR
Compiled by Savithri Rodrigo A TIME FOR REINVENTION Chandra Schaffter reflects on opportunities that lie…
LOGISTICS SECTOR
Sri Lanka has experienced major infrastructure development across the country
ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION
The profession has evolved from one of ‘bean counters’ to business partners, shifting away from providing assurance to merely meet regulatory requirements
MONEY TALK
The banking sector was poised for an economic revival in 2020, coming out of two years of subdued economic growth coupled with the after-effects of the April 2019
MOTOR INDUSTRY
Finding revenue to pay employees, persuading banks to provide working capital, managing supply chain disruptions as manufacturers are challenged to fulfill
IT INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka’s level of IT security varies from one industry to another and between organisations as well. Many large enterprises have understood the importance
HUMAN RESOURCES
A core partner cum adviser helping organisations achieve their business strategies through an in-depth understanding of people and operations
AGRO INDUSTRY
Food security has always been a priority. Sri Lanka never suffered from famine although malnutrition remains an issue impinging on food security
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
As with any country in the world these days, there is no denying that the hospitality sector is among those that have been hit the hardest
INSURANCE SECTOR
COVID-19 will have far-reaching consequences for the global economy over the coming years. While it is difficult to predict the eventual impact on
BANKING AND FINANCE
We were bullish on exports and trading but with COVID-19, essential goods and the manufacture of personal protective equipment (PPE)
