First E-Book Launch of the KDU Entrepreneurship Lab

“Essential Guide to Small Business Success” Now Available

The KDU Entrepreneurship Lab (KDU E-LAB) proudly announces the publication of its first e-book, Essential Guide to Small Business Success: A Practical Handbook for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners, authored by Dr. Kalpana Ambepitiya, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Management and Finance and the President of KDU Entrepreneurship Lab (E-LAB), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

This open-access publication is now available via KDU Publications, Library Repository and the Research Gate profile of the author, marking a significant milestone for KDU E-LAB within just six months of its establishment.

The e-book is designed to empower individuals, especially aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, with essential knowledge and practical tools for launching and managing a small business. Drawing from real-world insights and Dr. Ambepitiya’s extensive experience in entrepreneurship education and training, the handbook explores critical areas such as business planning, marketing, operations, finance, and the development of an entrepreneurial mindset.

Whether readers are taking their first steps into entrepreneurship or looking to enhance existing ventures, the guide offers step-by-step support to confidently navigate today’s dynamic business environment.

This pioneering publication reflects KDU E-LAB’s mission to foster entrepreneurship education and research and further supports KDU’s commitment to innovation, knowledge dissemination, and national development.