Location can make or break a business. This must have
been an important consideration for a number of new entrepreneurs who chose to
get their startups off the ground at SM Malls. Start Up Market, the hub for
emerging small businesses, will be up and running in
these regional and premier malls in key cities across the country: SM North
Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, SM Southmall, SM Pampanga, SM Clark, SM Grand Central,
SM Sta. Rosa, SM City Cebu, SM Iloilo, SM Bacolod, SM CDO Downtown Premier, and
SM Lanang Premier.
SM Megamall kicked off the
opening of the Start Up Market last December 15, highlighting a wide variety of
product categories. From innovative brands that sell comfort food, health and wellness,
to tech, home essentials and many more. Having launched their businesses
online, most of these small entrepreneurs consider the hub as a chance to have
a physical stall where they can have a face-to-face interaction with their
clients. The Start Up Market not only helps startups grow but it also gives
shoppers a new and exciting source of gifts especially for the fast approaching
holidays.
Shops to check out at The Start Up
Market:
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The Truffle Peddler (founder: Martin Lugtu III) - for Artisanal
Chocolate Truffles and crafted sweets
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Ronin Asia
(founder: Jonathan Dimayuga) – selling
torched maki rolls
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Isaw To Go (founder:
Rosella Unson) - ready-to-grill street food
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Alta Skin Care System
(founder: Donna Queen Ibeas) – for natural skin whitening products
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AC Yasan (founder:
Antonio Moreno, Jr.) – for customized gold and stainless jewelry
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Kahel (founders: Arvin
Maceda, Patricia Ginete) – selling bath and homecare essentials
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AC San (founder:
Antonio Moreno) – selling old-plated and stainless steel jewelry
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Kurimu (founder: Brian
Kong) – selling Japanese ice-cream
For anyone who’s starting
out, connecting with the right people and best marketing practices are key. And
small entrepreneurs can never find a better partner than SM. Having its humble
beginnings as a small shoe store owned by Henry Sy, it is in the DNA of SM to
support business startups. It provides access to friendly rental rates and use
of kiosks or carts free of charge, marketing assistance to give the brand free
exposure in SM online channels, ad spaces inside the mall, financial assistance
with BDO, and mentorship from SM experts on operations and marketing.
The Start Up Market is now open at
the Upper Ground Level Entrance, Mega A in Megamall.
To become part of the Start Up
Market, the process is easy. Simply visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts to
find out how to sign up for the SM StartUp Package.
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