Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - October 2013

In this issue

Richard Branson is the founder of the Virgin Group and companies such as Virgin Atlantic, Virgin America, Virgin Mobile and Virgin Active.
With the Iraqi economy seeing rapid growth with a significantly imporved security situation, the opportunities available for both employment and investment are great. Sri Lankans have the ability in both spheres. Nassar Al-Rubaiee, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs stressed the importance of the relationship between the two countries where the MoU signed recently will further enhance this relationship as both countries forge ahead as post-conflict nations.
Ivor Van Cuylenburg, a Tour Manager, Leader and Guide of Riser Welt, based in Germany, has led many tourists to Sri Lanka and various other countries. With more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, he shared his views on the tourism industry of Sri Lanka and what we can do to improve our chances to forge ahead in this highly competitive industry.
Toine Knipping, one of the founders of Amicorp Group has been an entrepreneur from a very early age. His book,Mind Your Business: Thoughts for Entrepreneurs, Knipping says, is not a ‘how to’ guide but a narration that portrays business as a part of life.