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WELCOME TO ‘START AND IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS (SIYB)’

The Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Program of the International Labour Organization is a system of inter-related practical management-skills training packages for small-scale enterprise owners and managers. It encompasses a range of cost-effective and practical training, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies and instruments designed to meet the management training needs of potential and existing small businesspersons.

The SIYB program is globally recognized as an ILO trademark and has been introduced in over 100 countries worldwide in 40 languages. The SIYB Program has two major target groups: direct program beneficiaries (BDS Providers) and intended program beneficiaries (entrepreneurs). The Global SIYB Program is managed by the Global SIYB Office housed at the ILO in Geneva.

The Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Association of Sri Lanka is a national umbrella organization of the major public and private sector business support service providers for micro-, small-, and medium-scale enterprises (MSME) and is the main BDS facilitator in Sri Lanka and the Asian region. SIYB Association has produced 50 SIYB Master Trainers and 302 SIYB Trainers around Sri Lanka.

Training of Trainers (TOT) & Certification

SIYB Sri Lanka is the copy right holder in Sri Lanka for the promotion of SIYB training pack

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PRODUCTS

EVENTS

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    Capacity Enhancement Training for SIYB Trainers

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    SIYB Association Launched its Revamped Website

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    As Technical Partner, SIYB Experts helped the Candidates to complete the Application Process

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UPDATES

LATEST NEWS

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    Vacancy Announcement - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

    The SIYB Association of Sri Lanka invites applications from dynamic, results-oriented, and visionary professionals for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

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    Sri Lankan SIYB Master Trainers Explore AI Integration

    Twenty-five active Sri Lankan SIYB Master Trainers convened in Moratuwa on April 4, 2025, for a 24-hour intensive session focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the design...

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    EYB Program prepares to serve Growth Oriented Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs

    Sri Lankan entrepreneurs now have access to a powerful new tool for growth, with the launch of the ILO-SIYB's Expand Your Business (EYB) training program. The SIYB Association of Sri Lanka...

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ACHIEVEMENTS

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64,663
Existing Entrepreneurs Trained so far
 
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64,510
Helped to Start a Business
 
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64,384
Guided to Generate a Concrete Business Idea
 
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26%
Trained Youth on Entrepreneurship
 
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69%
Female Entrepreneurs Trained (of the Total)
 
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10%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the NORTH
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16%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the EAST
Icon 1
64,663
Existing Entrepreneurs Trained so far
 
Icon 2
64,510
Helped to Start a Business
 
Icon 3
64,384
Guided to Generate a Concrete Business Idea
 
Icon 4
26%
Trained Youth on Entrepreneurship
 
Icon 5
69%
Female Entrepreneurs Trained (of the Total)
 
Icon 6
10%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the NORTH
Icon 7
16%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the EAST
Icon 1
64,663
Existing Entrepreneurs Trained so far
 
Icon 2
64,510
Helped to Start a Business
 
Icon 3
64,384
Guided to Generate a Concrete Business Idea
 
Icon 4
26%
Trained Youth on Entrepreneurship
 
Icon 5
69%
Female Entrepreneurs Trained (of the Total)
 
Icon 6
10%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the NORTH
Icon 7
16%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the EAST
Icon 1
64,663
Existing Entrepreneurs Trained so far
 
Icon 2
64,510
Helped to Start a Business
 
Icon 3
64,384
Guided to Generate a Concrete Business Idea
 
Icon 4
26%
Trained Youth on Entrepreneurship
 
Icon 5
69%
Female Entrepreneurs Trained (of the Total)
 
Icon 6
10%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the NORTH
Icon 7
16%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the EAST
Icon 1
64,663
Existing Entrepreneurs Trained so far
 
Icon 2
64,510
Helped to Start a Business
 
Icon 3
64,384
Guided to Generate a Concrete Business Idea
 
Icon 4
26%
Trained Youth on Entrepreneurship
 
Icon 5
69%
Female Entrepreneurs Trained (of the Total)
 
Icon 6
10%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the NORTH
Icon 7
16%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the EAST
Icon 1
64,663
Existing Entrepreneurs Trained so far
 
Icon 2
64,510
Helped to Start a Business
 
Icon 3
64,384
Guided to Generate a Concrete Business Idea
 
Icon 4
26%
Trained Youth on Entrepreneurship
 
Icon 5
69%
Female Entrepreneurs Trained (of the Total)
 
Icon 6
10%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the NORTH
Icon 7
16%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the EAST
Icon 1
64,663
Existing Entrepreneurs Trained so far
 
Icon 2
64,510
Helped to Start a Business
 
Icon 3
64,384
Guided to Generate a Concrete Business Idea
 
Icon 4
26%
Trained Youth on Entrepreneurship
 
Icon 5
69%
Female Entrepreneurs Trained (of the Total)
 
Icon 6
10%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the NORTH
Icon 7
16%
of the Entrepreneurs Trained are from the EAST
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The "Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)" Program of the International Labour Organization is a system of inter-related practical management-skills training package for small-scale enterprise owners and managers.

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No. 21/22A, Polhengoada Gardens
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Colombo 05
Sri Lanka
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+94 11 2477447
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ceo@siybsrilanka.org

 

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