DFCC conducts SME skills development program in Matara

DFCC Bank, a strategic partner to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and a pioneer in developing industries, has been implementing a strategic plan to develop skills of SMEs across the country for over two decades.

“These programs have benefited over 50,000 small and medium sized entrepreneurs especially in the outstations where opportunities for skill development in key business related areas are limited,” a bank spokesman said.

The most recent programs on SME skill development were held in the Weligama and Middeniya region. This region has been earmarked by the Government for rapid growth and expansion within the next 10 years with other development in the Southern Province.

“The attendees of the program consisted of businessmen mainly from the tourism, furniture manufacturing, fisheries and trading industries and were trained by renowned specialist in the field,” he said.

Entrepreneurs face issues that are complex and challenging.

Often they suffer from general lack of business direction and improper management in areas such as strategy formulation, production, marketing, finance and personal management.

“DFCC strives to impart this knowledge to help develop this sector and their assistance extends beyond financing,” the spokesman said.