NDB Concludes SME Workshop in Matugama

Taking into consideration the importance of SME’s to the national economy, NDB has dedicated over 30 years of customised financial expertise to this sector. Whilst providing a range of dedicated financial solutions to empower the SME sector, NDB conducts comprehensive SME workshops with the aim of educating and developing the skills, knowledge and competencies of the entrepreneurs across the country. These workshops are designed to enlighten entrepreneurs on making best use of the many emerging opportunities.

The 7th Workshop in a series of SME workshops conducted by NDB this year, was recently concluded in Matugama. The workshop saw the participation of over 100 entrepreneurs representing diverse sectors, such as fisheries, agriculture, tea, rubber and industrial manufacturing. Presentations with interactive sessions were carried out during this workshop, where the participants had the opportunity to clarify their individual queries.

The topics discussed at the sessions, included introduction to SME and Retail Banking for entrepreneurs, detailed information on specialised products and services provided for SMEs by NDB, principles of marketing and tactics to grow market shares, wealth creation techniques for businesses and individuals as well as insights on emerging investment opportunities. At the end of the workshop, participants were presented with certificates as a further value addition and a validation of the expertise gained. The workshop concluded with an evening of fellowship, where entrepreneurs from diverse industries in the Matugama region, were able to share views and network with each other.