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Practical posts for Sri Lankan small business owners — pricing, cash flow, tax and financing.

19 Oct 2026

Sri Lanka Money Weekly: Tomato Jumps 37%, Fish Prices Double (13–19 Oct 2026)

Rupee flat at 326.67, AWPR dips to 11.11%, VAT stays at 18%. Tomato up 37% in Dambulla, salaya doubled in Negombo. CBSL data analysed.

17 Oct 2026

The Pricing Mistake Costing Sri Lankan Small Businesses Thousands (And How to Fix It)

You make an item for Rs. 100, want 30% profit, sell at Rs. 130? That's a 23% margin, not 30%. Plus the three invisible costs you're probably forgetting.