Big Ideas for Small Business Managers : Do you have what it takes to be a quality manager?

?A former CEO of General Electric, USA, gave his managers a golden advice: Your people must see you in action. Remain highly visible to them. 

Piramal Glass posts Rs.146 mn net profit for 1Q16, up 70% yoy

?Glass bottle and container manufacturer Piramal Glass Ceylon PLC posted a net profit of Rs. 146.8 million for the 3 months ended June 30 (1Q16), up 70 percent year-on-year (yoy) drawing on the increased domestic food and beverage consumption.

DPL to raise Rs. 722 mn via rights to modernize plant, settle short-term loans

?Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC (DPL) will be raising Rs. 722.46 million by the way of a new rights issue to modernize its plant and settle short-term loans, according to an announcement at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Windows 10 available in 190 countries as free upgrade

?Microsoft Corp. announced that Windows 10 will become available Wednesday as a free upgrade or with new PCs and tablets. 

Country lacking domestic export, import volumes to satisfy mega ship operations: CICT official

?The current trend of shipping lines procuring and operating mega ships would lead to Sri Lanka having higher freight charges instead of the intended opposite effect if the country does not increase its import/export volume, according to an industry expert.

Shares end at more than 5-month high

?Reuters- Sri Lankan shares ended at their highest in more than five months yesterday, as investors picked up risky assets on expectations of strong corporate earnings and political stability after the Aug. 17 parliamentary polls.

Cold Stores June profits surge 84%

?Ceylon Cold Stores PLC, a unit of the John Keells group, saw its net profit surging 84 percent year-on-year (yoy) to Rs.550 million for the June quarter (1Q16) amid strong performance of its manufacturing and retailing segments.

Harsha urges Sri Lanka should focus on export-driven economy

The country’s economy must be driven on exports instead of roads, and Sri Lanka should aim at achieving exports equivalent to 100 percent of the Gross Domestic Product in the long term, Policy Planning and Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva said.

Abans receives HP Best Direct Retail Partner Award

?Hewlett Packard (HP) held their Annual HP Partner Night 2015 at Blue Waters, Wadduwa on 24th and 25th July.  Over 250 HP Key Performing Consumer Partners participated in the event.

Norfolk Foods adds flavour to Culinary Arts 2015

?Norfolk Foods Pvt Ltd, the innovation centric contender in the Sri Lankan frozen food manufacturing arena is a trusted brand name both locally and internationally. 

Ceylinco Life Sales Officers win 5 NASCO Awards

?Four sales professionals of Ceylinco Life won five awards at the 2015 National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards of the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), giving the country’s life insurance leader high visibility at this annual event.

Sampath Bank partners with AISEC to conduct API program

?Reiterating their commitment as a socially-responsible corporate citizen, Sampath Bank partnered with the Global Community Development Program of AISEC in the University of Sri Jayewardanepura to conduct the Ample Path Inspiration (API) program for the 3rd consecutive year. 

Richard Peiris Tyre Company holds annual dealer convention

?Annual dealer convention of the Richard Peiris Tyre Company was held at the “Cinnamon Grand” Hotel in Colombo on recently. Out of the company’s 1500 strong dealers...

Signal unveils “Dewarak Madinna Dewarak Dinanna” consumer promo

?Offering children more reasons to brush their teeth twice a day, Sri Lanka’s popular  toothpaste, Signal, launched its “Dewarak Madinna Dewarak Dinanna” promotion recently. 

LIFT collaborates with MPA to introduce Italian way of shoe and bag design

?Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIFT) has yet again set forth to form a prestigious collaboration in order to better equip its students with the prowess that is needed to excel in the fashion industry. 

Sri Lanka Tourism presents ‘Live Trinco’

?Trincomalee, the beautiful city located in the East Coast of the island with its unspoiled beaches, historical sites and the unique hot springs will come alive this weekend starting from Friday...

Etihad President and CEO addresses Future of Global Airline Competition at Annual GBTA Convention

Etihad Airways President and CEO James Hogan emphasized the importance of consumer choice and innovation as the fundamental drivers of competition in the international airline industry during a public conversation before an audience of approximately...

findmyfare.com opens first 24/7 Global Contact Centre

?Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently opened its first Global Contact Centre to provide customers with a 24/7 service, all year round. 

SriLankan combines cash and miles for dream holiday from FlySmiLes

?FlySmiLes frequent flyer programme of SriLankan Airlines, with its newest cash plus miles offer, gives its members the opportunity to explore SriLankan’s directly operated destinations for attractive fares.

Cinnamon’s city hotels bag 21 Golds at Chef Guild Culinary Art 2015

?Cinnamon’s city hotels – Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo and Cinnamon Red – proved their culinary excellence at the Chef Guild Culinary Art 2015, which took place recently at the BMICH.

Simplicity principle made Apple into world’s largest company: Ken Segall

The corporate and academic sector in Sri Lanka was recently given a lesson on the power of simplicity by Ken Segall, who was the Creative Director of Apple Inc.’s advertising agency TBWA/Chiat/Day.

Servant leadership in business

?A true servant leader is a guardian of the organisation’s resources and serves stakeholders while staying focused on achieving organisational goals in line with the organisational values.

Amil donates Chetiya to Ratmalana Samadhi Buddhist Centre

?Amil Group of Company, to commemorate its 30 years’ service to the nation, embarked on a noble corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity.

Siddhalepa community service in Katharagama

?Siddhalepa’s community services in the holy precincts of Katharagama were conducted this year too on a grand scale.

South Asia Textile Industries Lanka restores clinic for 10th anniversary

South Asia Textile Industries Lanka, a leading Weft Knit fabric manufacturer for global brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Marks and Spencer, NEXT, Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, PVH/Calvin Klein, Tesco F&F and many more...

Sampath collaborates with Ample Path of Inspiration programme again

?Reiterating its commitment as a socially responsible corporate citizen, Sampath Bank partnered with the Global Community Development Programme of AIESEC at University of Sri Jayewardenepura ...

Berendina provides scholarships to disadvantaged Kegalle A/L students

?The Berendina Employment Centre (BEC) provides six scholarships to deserving G.C.E. Advanced Level students and to one university undergraduate student in the Kegalle District as part of its ‘Bright Student Scholarship Programme’. 

‘Hand-in-hand’ to recognize students in sustainability projects

CIMA Sri Lanka together with the Global Compact Network Sri Lanka, has created a sustainability initiative competition: Hand-in-hand.  

SLIM obtains NCC membership to elevate Marketing in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the national body for marketing, 

IPM to hold Certified HR Auditor Programme in September

IPM Sri Lanka, the premier professional body for human resources management in Sri Lanka ...