Her staff treated her like an outsider because of her lack of experience. So Angelina trained herself to become a capable chef, a caring manager, and a respected boss. Here’s how she started The Flying Squirrel. Having cut her teeth in various fields, Angelina Leong had successful careers in the aviation, hospitality and finance industries….
Kristian’s job made him feel disconnected. Starting his own business let him put his energy into causes he believed in. Here’s the story of Cozy Glow. Kristian started making scented candles as a hobby Kristian loved scented candles; so he learned how to make them himself. At the time, he was sharing a flat with…
Shie Boon dropped out thrice because he felt restricted by school. At 25, he took over a parkour school to deliver what he thought education should be. Here’s his Merchant Story. Shie Boon was almost ‘successful’ At twenty years old, Shie Boon looked set for life. Early on, he struggled in school. But he had…
CandyBar Merchant Stories uncovers the reasons why people start small businesses, and all their triumphs and failures along the way. David felt like his civil service job was turning him into a cog in the machine. He took a risk and joined his partner’s bakery; and that gave him the chance to discover and become…
Merchant Stories is a series about the people who start small businesses, and why. Today’s story is about Jazz Inc, a Lindy Hop & Jazz collective started by Sinclair Ang. Personal tragedy led Sinclair to realize that ‘life is short’. He struck out on his own to pursue jazz, and he has never looked back….
Emma started a business to contribute financially to the family. Starting her own business helped her take better care of her family, as well as other families. Merchant Stories: Real stories from real people – successes and struggles from the small business owner. Here’s Emma’s story of why she started her business. Emma started a…
Dexter saw crime in his community getting worse. Starting a successful retail business let him become a positive role model to the youth in his community. Merchant Stories: Real stories from real people – successes and struggles from the small business owner. Here’s Dexter’s story of why he started his business. Dexter felt powerless as…
Anna felt torn between taking care of her son Charlie’s special needs, and her job obligations. Starting her own business let her provide for Charlie while always having time for him. Merchant Stories: Real stories from real people – successes and struggles from the small business owner. Here’s Anna’s story of why she started her…
Merchant Stories: Real stories from real people – successes and struggles from the small business owner. Here’s Inez from Kittea, and how a sketch turned into thriving eCommerce business. We’ll let the story do the telling. Inez was on the path to success Life was going well for Inez. Inez was on the path to…
On Instagram, you can find pictures that seem like digital paintings – too pretty to exist in real life. PoPPy Flora and Nature Studio is an artisan flower shop in the heart of Singapore that puts all Instagram pictures to shame. A natural oasis in an urban city, PoPPy is the brainchild of owner and…