Industry

Shaira's lessons of experience

4 min read
Each business has its unique story to tell, but there are certain common factors that enable them to be successful and their 'lessons learnt' can prove invaluable for new start-ups.

Incubators can supercharge MSMEs

4 min read
The Maldives is a nation with a very high concentration of bright, talented, and motivated people. MSMEs are almost commonplace, yet not all of the necessary ingredients are in place...

Registering SMEs in the Maldives

3 min read
There are a myriad of laws, regulations and policies to wade through when setting up and running a business, whether it is a company aimed at exports abroad or set...

Tech brain drain

4 min read
Ever since the invention of the silicon chip, information technology in all its forms has been changing and improving exponentially. The entire globe is in a race to keep up...

The music is fading

6 min read
The Maldives has, for the most part and over thousands of years, had several mediums of unique artistic expression from etchings and boat building to carving and weaving — even...

Making SMEs thrive

3 min read
Maldivian society is filled to the brim with creative and entrepreneurial individuals. At a time where more people are able, and seeking, to merge their passions into careers, the number...

SMEs and the economy

3 min read
So the mantra goes – that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make a major contribution to an economy, both in terms of development as well as in job creation. According...

SDFC: The backbone of SMEs

5 min read
The development of MSMEs is pivotal in creating a resilient and diverse economy while generating employment opportunities in the outer islands. The industry has been long neglected during the past...