The past year has shown us that transitioning business models to adapt to the “new normal” was vital for survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as vaccines roll out and we enter a new phase, businesses are shifting focus toward recovery and continuity. Some activities...

The COVID-19 outbreak prompted many companies in Nepal to initiate remote working for their staff. However, working from home has proven challenging for some, especially as the pandemic forced people into extended periods of remote work. The impact of COVID-19 has touched a...

In recent years, working from home has steadily increased worldwide. But today, the global spread of COVID-19 has forced people into remote work for an indefinite period. The Government of Nepal has urged citizens to stay home unless absolutely necessary, encouraging working...

Running a business without adequate market information is like driving a car with a foggy windscreen — progress is slow and uncertain. Market research is an invaluable tool because it provides detailed insights into customer demographics, demands, market trends, and...

Understanding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Precautionary Measures in Nepal What is Coronavirus?Coronavirus is a newly discovered virus causing the infectious disease known as COVID-19. It spreads primarily through small droplets from the nose or mouth when an infected person...

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered coronavirus that causes illnesses such as the common cold to severe respiratory illnesses. People can catch the virus through small droplets from the nose or mouth when the affected person coughs or exhales. The...

Nabil Bank in partnership with UKaid Sakchyam – Access to Finance Program has recently introduced the “Nabil Sajilo Express Karja” (NSEK), a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) lending product that uses a credit scoring model to determine the creditworthiness of an...

For each Fiscal Year (FY), the Government of Nepal (GoN) sets sectoral priorities in its federal budget. The current government policies are focused towards the promotion of entrepreneurship as it is an important aspect for the sustainable development of a country. Taking...

A quick and easy guide for PAN registration in Nepal. According to the new rule of the Government of Nepal, beginning from fiscal 2019-20, all salaried workers, including both government and private firms have to compulsorily obtain Permanent Account Number (PAN). The...

In recent years, both the government and the development partners in Nepal have realized the importance of private sector partners in attaining development targets stated in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Major development agencies like USAID and DFID have implemented...