NDB supports SMEs in Kurunegala with state-of-the-art customer service centre

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Expert SME banking products and advisory services under one roof

NDB’s SME Centre is designed around a unique concept which aims to educate, empower and enrich the entrepreneurs of the region. It will be a one stop shop for the diverse needs of today’s entrepreneurs and will provide 360 degree solutions; from financial expertise on SME Banking services, industry expertise for those who intend to start up new business ventures to investment and capital management advice and a gamut of customised credit facilities available over the counter.

The centre will also be equipped with self service features which include a computer terminal with internet facility which could be freely accessed by the visitors to obtain detailed information on SME Banking services and new developments in the sector using web resources and a mini library rich with literature related to SMEs, financial services, industry magazines, etc.

In addition, dedicated financial advisors at the SME Centre with a wealth of knowledge on SME services, financial management as well as business and investment management will be able to add value to the visitors by providing them with up to date, expert advisory services.

Commenting on the opening of the dedicated SME Centre in Kurunegala, Russell De Mel, CEO of NDB, said: “SME development has always been an integral component of NDB’s strategic intent. As a pioneer in project lending and SME financing in Sri Lanka, with over 30 years of experience NDB has contributed immensely to this sector. Having financially supported over 40,000 ventures and creating more than 600,000 employment opportunities island-wide, NDB remains committed to further empowering the SME sector with the firm belief that an entrepreneurial culture is essential for the sustainable development of a nation.

“Opening of this dedicated SME centre marks a significant milestone of NDB’s commitment towards SME development. This is the first step of an island-wide endeavour, which will see the opening of many more SME Centres of this nature, empowering thousands of entrepreneurs across the country. I would like to invite all entrepreneurs of Kurunegala region to pay a visit to our SME Centre and take advantage of these unique benefits in order to improve and develop their businesses.”

With a combination of products and services that include SME Banking solutions, expert advisory services, island wide educational sessions and now with the opening of SME Centres, NDB is continuously strengthening its commitment towards SME development with the goal of making a positive change in the Sri Lankan entrepreneurs by providing them with knowledge and capital required to develop their businesses, thereby contributing to the growth of the country’s economy.