Inspirational quotes on investing in stock market

Are you an enthusiastic investor? Are you looking for a winning investment strategy? If yes, you will find today’s article useful. Today, we will be sharing with our readers some financial advice picked from the most successful investors and fund managers in the world.

Behavioural interviewing – Key to selecting winning team

The key to the success of the behavioural interview is in the preparation. Prior to conducting the interview, the recruiter will need to do some homework. Having a thorough understanding of the company culture and organisational environment is.....

Strategic Development Act: Is it a success or should it be reviewed?

All governments have attached high priority to foreign direct investment (FDI) since the 1970s. It is important to understand why this has been the case and pose the question whether the Strategic Development Act (SDA) contributes to creating an investor-friendly environment.

Need-based entrepreneurship – Turning ideas into business

Need-based entrepreneurship has always been around – for those who are savvy enough to understand the need and do something about it. There have been successful female entrepreneurs who have built and continue to build businesses on needs they themselves have experienced.

Holcim Lanka’s Sanstha Cement Builds New Strength with an Aggressive Brand Building Campaign

‘Sanstha Cement’ holds the pride and privilege of being the preferred concrete brand of builders. Communicating the brands key outstanding attributes to the Sri Lankan construction stakeholders, Holcim Lanka embarks on a multimedia campaign.

Findmyfare and American Express partners to reward Cardmembers with super savings

Enjoy a holiday in your favourite resort without hesitation or check into the best business hotel in the world, American Express and findmyfare have partnered to offer a fantastic promotion to American Express Cardmembers from 01st to 30th May 2014. 

Economic freedom in Sri Lanka: Changes and consequences

The US-based Heritage Foundation (HF) has constructed a global index of economic freedom. Sri Lanka’s score has improved significantly post-war and declined a bit in 2014. The importance of the index has less to do with overall measures and scores, than the aspects that are......

Private investment to resolve problems of water scarcity in the world

It is easy to take a running tap for granted, but water scarcity is a serious problem in many parts of the world. It is believed that over one billion people worldwide do not have access to clean and safe drinking water, according to.....

CB Governor admits challenges, assures no retrenchment

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor urged top banking and non-banking sector officials to “put their thinking caps on” in order to ensure that financial sector consolidation can be a seamless transition into something new, exciting and sustainable.

Behavioural interviewing: Formulae for successful selection

People are the lifeblood of all organisations. Adding new people to an organisation is not unlike having a blood transfusion. If the new blood is not good match, the body will suffer and ultimately reject the transfusion. That is the risk of all organisations take when they recruit new people.

Are you capable of earning profits in stock market?

Positive sentiments during the post-war era attracted a large number of new investors to the capital market. Many investors were able to reach their financial goals while a few others did not earn profits as expected. Several factors would have attributed to the above stated.

Importance of reputation management is never lost

We live in an incredibly connected world that is wired 24/7. Information flows at a rate faster than the average individual can decipher fast enough. It helps to spread the word, such a connected world, when we are doing well or our businesses need a boost. In the same way, the world can get to know in the bat of an....

Evolution of hotel amenities

John R. Hendrie wrote in 2005, and, I quote, “It used to be so easy being a hotelier. Your guest wanted a good mattress, a clean bathroom, and perhaps easy access to a pool. And, room amenities were not a loss leader, for your prices reflected a recoup of the costs, minimal, as they were.

Finance sector consolidation not an ad-hoc move: Cabraal

Consolidation of the banking and non-banking sectors is not an ad-hoc arrangement but is part of an overall strategy and is being done at the most suitable time for the country, Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Ajith Nivard Cabraal said.

First Capital Wealth Fund declares fourth dividend

The First Capital Wealth Fund (FCWF), First Capital Group’s fixed income unit trust, has declared a dividend of Rs 100 per unit for 2013-14, the fourth dividend since the Fund’s launch in October 2010.

HR Guru Prof. Dave Ulrich in Colombo

Professor Dave Ulrich the foremost HR Thought leader will be in Sri Lanka today en route to Japan, from Singapore

Lokuarachchi appointed Sri Lanka Insurance CEO

Deepthi Lokuarachchi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd; with effect from 21st April 2014.

2 years, Rs. 200 million in funding, 12 start ups and counting.

Blue Ocean Ventures and the Indian Angel Network collaborate for the third successive year to host Venture Engine 2014, a project aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka.

Mineral sands industry in Sri Lanka and value addition

The occurrence of mineral sands was discovered mainly in the northeast coast of Sri Lanka in 1904 during the period of the Principal Mineral Surveyor Dr. Ananda Coomaraswamy from the Colonial Office.

Changing face of financial reporting

Financial reporting is a language that companies (public or private, non profit organizations, state or local governments) use to communicate to users of financial statements about their financial position.

Rating bonanza and need for disposable income boost

The holiday shortened month of April has been merry thus far for the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) with the index gaining 3.1 percent (and by 185 points) during the first three weeks of the month.

Vajira Kulatilaka to succeed Balendra as new CSE Chairman

Vajira Kulatilaka who has been a Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) board member since October 2009, will succeed Krishan Balendra as the new Chairman of CSE from June 5

Celebrating 60 years with MLH!

Mr. Samson Weragoda joined Mount Lavinia Hotel in 28th April 1954 to the Engineering Department to repair the elevators. It was his first job and he has worked in every unit in the Engineering Department so far. He knows the layout of the hotel better than the blueprints and he is also a part of the hotel history.

Are you a responsible investor?

There can be discrepancy in the instructions given in relation to the company, quantity and the price. For an example, an investor might state that he gave instructions for 100 shares to be purchased even though his advisor has purchased 1000 shares. In most cases, instructions are conveyed to advisors through the telephone.

360-degree feedback: Boosting up management skills

In the last article we noticed just how good the 360-degree assessments are, if implemented correctly. But there is a major reservation! In order for the 360-degree feedback system to be successful, there must be employee acceptance of the system.

Kelsey Homes Kicks Off Ground Breaking of Templer’s Square

Kelsey Homes, Sri Lanka’s leading housing development company and property developer, recently broke ground on its latest housing development, Templer’s Square.

A teenage entrepreneur we can all learn lessons from

Bethany Mota is no Sheryl Sandberg; she is 18 and yet to get a degree in business studies. But Mota, who is better known to millions of teenage girls on YouTube as “Motavator”, has already created a million dollar fashion and media empire just by sitting in her bedroom of her California home and posing videos on......

Sri Lanka needs more balanced and holistic alcohol policy

Alcohol sales would have no doubt peaked during the last week or so, along with Avurudu festivities across the country – rural and urban alike. The use of alcohol is embedded in the daily lives of many ordinary citizens in our island nation. Despite certain efforts by the government in regulating the....

Innovative technologies and sustainable solutions to develop oil palm industry

Palm oil mills are in an enviable position to harness enormous amounts of renewable energy with high efficiency, the potential which remains largely unrealised, palm oil expert Krishna Moorthy says.

Opportunities for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka and key challenges

Start-ups play a vital role in a country’s economy, filling in niches and creating employment. In developing economies such as Sri Lanka, entrepreneurship is often viewed as an important component in stimulating economic growth, innovation and competitiveness.