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Enterprise Management
Some of the MEs changed their business seasonally to earn more profit. Thein (broomsticks
maker, Nay Pyi Taw) a native made broomsticks in summers along with his family and sold
fish, rats, birds and honey in winters. Crystals (Fan seller, Yangon) sold fans in summers and
mats and blankets in winters.
As established above, these Micro Enterprises form an important part of Myanmar’s economy
and studying the motivations behind starting their business throws enough light on the flourishing micro enterprise culture in Myanmar.
Htay’s electrician’s course certificate