(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The highly anticipated ‘ikman Business Member Convention 2023’ and awards ceremony was held on October 5, 2023, at the prestigious Waters Edge in Colombo.
This annual event celebrated and acknowledged the unwavering loyalty and invaluable contributions of ikman’s esteemed business members to the organisation’s on-going success story. The highlight of the evening was the prestigious ikman Business Member Awards, recognizing exceptional members in various categories and industries.
This year’s convention proved to be a vibrant and memorable evening filled with celebration, entertainment, the unveiling of new ventures, and valuable insights into the future of business.
The event featured a comprehensive agenda that included a retrospective on ikman’s evolutionary journey, spanning its achievements from 2012 to date. Attendees were treated to a cultural dance performance by Prashanthini Peethambaram, an ex-ikman employee, and had the opportunity to hear success stories from ikman business members who have thrived on the platform.
Furthermore, the event provided valuable insights into the future of business, showcased CarsGuide – Sri Lanka’s trusted platform for car reviews news and tips, and hosted a knowledge exchange forum featuring industry experts in property, vehicles, marketplace, and jobs.
Under the “Highest Valued Business Member” category, Prestige Property Management (Pvt) Ltd stood out in the Property category, Malshan Rent A Car stood out under Vehicles, while Tech Life Mobile (Pvt) Ltd was recognised under Marketplace and Sakya Sincere International Manpower & Domestic Job Supplier (Pvt) Ltd stood out under Jobs.
Under the “Highest Valued Business Member – Vouchers” award category, Prestige Property Management (Pvt) Ltd stood out once again in the Property category, with Eazy Vehicle Loan under Vehicles, Lion Bunk Beds & Mattress Center under Marketplace and iFI Technology (Pvt) Ltd under Jobs.
In the “Highest Impact Business Member” category, Dream Homes Real Estate (Pvt) Ltd was recognised under the Property category, Suren Auto Mart (Pvt) Ltd under Vehicles, Mr. Pasindu Store under Marketplace and Sakya Sincere International Manpower & Domestic Job Supplier (Pvt) Ltd under Jobs.
Finally, under the “Longest Active Business Member” category, Asantha Real Estate stood out under the Property category, with R.A. Lanka Motors under Vehicles, Smart Electronics (Pvt) Ltd under Marketplace and Softlogic Restaurants (Pvt) Ltd under Jobs.
ikman encourages business owners, particularly SMEs, to grow their businesses, increase their customer base, and enhance their online visibility through an ikman Membership. ikman’s Membership packages are designed to provide the tools and resources needed to expand businesses and boost sales online.
There are many perks of becoming an ikman Member, which include the ability to post more ads, build trust with customers, access free promotions, have their own shop on ikman and automatically repost ads. Members can also track buyer interest, add more images to listings, gain a member badge, enjoy supercharged ad discovery, stay updated on new developments, and efficiently manage job applications through the Employer Dashboard. Additionally, members receive dedicated customer support to help with all their needs, including ad posting.
For business owners looking to take their enterprises to the next level, ikman Membership provides an invaluable toolkit for success. Join ikman today and unlock new opportunities for your business.