People’s Bank contributes to SME sector growth with ‘Entrepreneurial Glory’ programme

In keeping with its vision to drive forward the expansion and boost the expertise of the small and medium businesses in Sri Lanka, People’s Bank organised the ‘Entrepreneurial Glory’ programme for the Hambantota district at Golden Pearl Hotel in Tangalle.

The informative full-day programme featured a series of seminars tailor-made to provide valuable insights to over 200 small and medium-scale entrepreneurs looking to start their own business or expand their existing ventures.

Two leading external experts, former Inland Revenue Department Commissioner Bandula Haputhanthrige and Human Skills Specialist/trainer Sanath Gamage addressed the large audience. Among the speakers from People’s Bank were Deputy General Manager Enterprise Banking Krishani Narangoda and Assistant General Manager SME Wickrama Narayana.

The programme focused on providing important information for entrepreneurs to succeed in their respective businesses by enhancing their knowledge on a variety of vital topics such as business planning, marketing, accounting, financial and time management whilst also educating them on key related aspects, including taxes and banking procedures.

From the inception, People’s Bank has continued to lend support to SMES around the country by providing them a variety of financial solutions, driven by the knowledge that the SMES are the engine of growth for the economy. Through the Entrepreneurial Glory programme, the bank goes beyond by providing invaluable knowledge to these businesses so that they can increase profitability, generate employment and drive economic growth.