Satynmag.com announces global partnership with Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurship 

Satynmag.com Sri Lanka’s leading women’s magazine in print since 1998 and totally online since 2013, has announced a global partnership with one of India’s most vibrant women entrepreneurship ecosystems, Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurship (CWE).

The partnership will open doors to Sri Lankan women owned businesses to regional marketplaces while enabling women entrepreneurs of both India and Sri Lanka to network and collaborate on projects of mutual benefit.

Catalyst for Women Entrepreneurship (CWE) is a comprehensive ecosystem that enables women entrepreneurs to start up and scale their businesses. CWE offers a nurturing platform that gives access to finance, markets, trade networks, business skills, technology, information and industry mentors. They also provide validated professional service providers to women entrepreneurs. www.cwe.org.in

Commenting on the partnership, Nayomini R Weerasooriya, Founder/Editor of www.satynmag.com and Mentor – women empowerment, says that it will facilitate greater opportunities for Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs, especially those who possess specialized skills and innovative products. “There are some great innovations pioneered by women entrepreneurs out there. We are certain that this partnership would help them secure new markets.”

Sucharita Eashwar, Founder CWE India, Ambassador 50InTech,  Co-Chair B20 Women Council G20 Summit,  Advisor and Mentor to women entrepreneurs, says that the partnership will take co-operation between women owned businesses of both countries and the region to great heights. ” Women entrepreneurs will be able to enter new markets, source new opportunities and engage with other women entrepreneurs at a global level through this partnership” she added.

There will be joint initiatives that will provide specialized entrepreneurial knowledge sharing & business know-how for women entrepreneurs. Visits by delegations towards shared business opportunities for women entrepreneurs of both countries will also be included. Training and empowerment initiatives that would enhance the scope of business potential for women owned businesses will also take place under the agreement.

Nayomini says that www.satynmag.com has  always encouraged an active dialogue with women entrepreneurs, particularly as they struggle to recover from Covid-19 complications ; this includes www.satyneshop.com , an ecommerce platform developed exclusively for women owned businesses, The SHE Initiative which helps women entrepreneurs network, the Satynmag Small Business Support and Expert Advice series which provide knowledge and expertise in business building, marketing and finance for women entrepreneurs who do not have access to specialised knowledge in building a business. Satynmag also pioneered the Satynmag Beauty Awards for Women owned beauty businesses, giving recognition for many innovative beauty products introduced by women entrepreneurs.

Providing mentoring and knowledge sharing advice for our women entrepreneurs, fostering a spirit of strength and courage for them to overcome challenges and grow, is also a part of Satynmag’c women entrepreneur outreach.

“Satynmag.com and CWE will work together to empower women entrepreneurs of India and Sri Lanka to make use of new opportunities and view new areas of growth through the partnership.” Sucharita says in conclusion.