'Fulfilling childhood dream': Inspired by grandma, this degree holder spent $150k to open minimart in Ang Mo Kio
A 33-year-old business graduate has opened a minimart in Ang Mo Kio to fulfill a childhood dream and honor her grandmother. The venture marks a significant career shift from her previous experience in the travel and F&B industries.
Why it matters
This human-interest story reflects personal career pivots and the cultural significance of small, family-oriented businesses in local communities.
Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Management, Sheau Jing (SJ) Tan decided to embark on a new venture opening a minimart in Ang Mo Kio.
Tan completed her degree from the University of London, studied through the Singapore Institute of Management, in 2017.
She worked in the travel industry for over eight years in sales and customer experience before starting a Food & Beverage (F&B) business in 2023.
After three years in the F&B industry, the 33-year-old decided to open a minimart in Ang Mo Kio in September this year to fulfill a childhood dream.
"My childhood dream was to be a cashier because whenever I played role playing games with my cousins, I liked the sound of the cashier machine and how it operates," said Tan.
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