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

2 Nov 2026

Sri Lanka Money Weekly: Salaya up 140% as the fish rally rolls on — and fuel rises from 1 Nov (26–30 Oct 2026)

Salaya wholesale more than doubled (+140%), linna +46%, paraw +40%, while beans bounced back 33% and green chilli jumped 60%. USD selling Rs. 337.13, AWPR 10.93%, CPC fuel up from 1 Nov.

26 Oct 2026

Sri Lanka Money Weekly: Fish prices jump up to 33% while beans crash 27% (19–23 Oct 2026)

Fish wholesale up across the board — balaya +33%, hurulla +27% — while beans crashed 27% and brinjal fell 22% at Pettah. USD selling Rs. 336.49, AWPR 11.11%, Octane 95 up Rs. 20.

20 Oct 2026

A Rs 60,000 Salary Costs Your Business Rs 69,000 — Here's the Full Breakdown

EPF 12% + ETF 3% means a Rs 60,000 salary really costs Rs 69,000 — and the employee takes home Rs 55,200. The ×1.15 rule every employer and employee should know.

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.