Entrepreneurship is an art and requires lessons learned via experience, and an acumen for the surroundings and the demands of customers. Our events enable youths and charities to experience an interesting and practical way to try entrepreneurship and marketing hands-on. Here are some of their testimonies:
Fruits and Results of Our Efforts
After almost a year of continued execution, the H.E.A.R.T. Market has empowered many artists and entrepreneurs with disabilities to start their own small businesses to maintain a healthy livelihood. Some of these supported vendors have even started their own blogshops to showcase their handicrafted materials!
We also witnessed an increasing spirit in corporate social responsibility amongst the young entrepreneurs. It really heartens us when we see these young vendors pledging a portion of their earnings for our supported charities, and even volunteering for their activities!
Lifestyle Value 2009"The best bazaar to date! 50 new pieces was launched. A total of 42 items was sold. All the Buttercup necklaces, bracelets and earrings was given away free by the 2nd day. The gigantic bazaar showcases lots of interesting products from magic fishes to mood plants and many other online clothing labels. " Jenny Chua,
Heirloom Asia, happy vendor of Lifestyle Value 2009
"At the end of the event today. after 3 days of high fever and max 3 hours of sleep and standing for 10 hours. We manage to sell Over 100 ITEMS!!!! Thank you for those who came down and support us. =) ... Calamine solution, Thanks again!!! "
Miri,
http://pointedarrows.blogspot.com, happy vendor of Lifestyle Value 2009
"To : Team from Calamine...
We had lotz of fun and good experience at the Flea Market. My sis and I made good frens with the fellow vendors around us. It was 3 good days of fun...and hard work ! Appreciate your hard work and dedication...
ser-Booth 100 " Serene Lee, happy vendor of Lifestyle Value 2009
"Thanks for the good show Calamine " Tan Pang Seng Gary, happy vendor of Lifestyle Value 2009
The H.E.A.R.T. Market
"Through this event, we are able to let the public know of our organisation and the work we are doing for the disabled community. It has created a way for us to create awareness to the public of the talents and abilities of our disabled friends."
Ms S. Roogmanny, Friends of the Disabled Society
"I learned a lot about sales strategy, customer handling, the counting of cost and profit, customer relationship, and marketing strategy. I enjoyed the feeling of being able to set up my own stall and the satisfaction of getting our customers to buy our products."
Liyan, 17, tenant and young entrepreneur of the March H.E.A.R.T. market
"We managed to improve our sales techniques, and expose ourselves to other kinds of products and businesses. This event increased our understanding of other's entrepreneurial spirits. While doing a business is not easy, the hard work behind the business and the sense of satisfaction of starting and doing it makes it a valuable life experience."
Fiona and Ericias, 26, tenants and young entrepreneurs of the March H.E.A.R.T. market
"It was a good experience for our first flea market. The most valuable lesson learned was catering to the right target audience. We also liked the fact that the organisers are supporting various charities!"
Cheryl, 25, tenant and young entrepreneur of the March H.E.A.R.T. market
"I was really able to learn more about entrepreneurship, as the experience also made me realise that in business, location (both venue and stall) matters a lot. I also enjoyed the music and the friendly organisers."
Yeo, 21, tenant and young entrepreneur of the March H.E.A.R.T. market"We learned how to manage the price range of our products to suit the customers in a flea market. We also learned to be patient in terms of customer handling."
Izhar, 23, tenant and young entrepreneur of the March H.E.A.R.T. market
"I managed to polish up my customer service skills, my business strategy and gained more ideas on what I could sell."
Uka, 25, tenant and young entrepreneur of the March H.E.A.R.T. market
"This is one of the best organized flea markets in Singapore, the atmosphere is great, and there is so much variety to shop for."
Joel Ow, Manager, AIG
"I love the live band music. Managed to make a love song request to my girlfriend. She loved it a lot. Will definitely check them out every second week of the month."
Karel Mous, Project Officer, NTU from the Netherlands
"Impressive crowd, I managed to sell more than 500 cheesecakes in a day!"
Karen, happy tenant of LOVE A'FAIR @ SCULPTURE SQUARE
"I am very impressed with the organisers. They are very professional, and are able to meet our needs as tenants."
Philip Ang, undergraduate, NUS
"I managed to sell all our items within a day. It's amazing, and best of all, I made so many new friends."
Hui Yun, happy tenant of LOVE A'FAIR @ SCULPTURE SQUARE
"This shopping experience is both economical and a great experience for me. It is heartening to see so many young people coming out to be entrepreneurs via this event. Keep it up!"
Steven Lim, businessman 
