At that point of time, Mr Foo was working with a major underwater diving company that required Mr Sng's expertise to take on a project on a vessel.
However, Mr Sng was stuck in a quandary as he has already left his previous workplace and was planning to seek for employment in the banking sector.
"Handphones was not as common as now during the 1980s, and Mr Foo persistently contacted me on my pager and house phone.
"At that moment, I believe the opportunity has presented itself to me, to be an entrepreneur and get back on my own feet, and Mr Foo's recognition of my work has pushed me on to do so"
Mr Sng remarked as to how he was convinced to be an entrepreneur and start Weng Huat Engineering Services Pte Ltd.
As a new startup, Weng Huat Engineering Services Pte Ltd faced various problems such as the lack of a clientele base, and capital. "ln this line, there is no regular stream of customers."
Mr Sng commented on the difficulties of the industry. Mr Sng resorted to taking up loans from his family members to tide the firm over through its difficult times.
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Also, Mr Sng meticulously allocated specific budgets on different aspects of the business operations, resolving manpower and financial issues plaguing Weng Huat Engineering Services Pte Ltd at its inception.
Through the years, Weng Huat Engineering Services Pte Ltd has attained many significant achievements, such as the bizSAFE award for workplace safety, and the recognition of other companies and peers in the same industry for its great work.
Mr Sng is thankful for the support of his family, and also, Mr Foo, for giving him the motivation to start up Weng Huat Engineering Services Pte Ltd.
Aside from honesty and good services, Mr Sng believes that all great entrepreneurs should have perseverance and true capabilities that is able to win over others.
Mr Sng also advised young people aspiring to be entrepreneurs, urging: "Do not ever lie to customers,a s it will affect your business. Make sure to uphold honesty and be committed to deliver your promises."
"As an entrepreneur, Mr Sng puts the interests of his customers at forth, determine to provide the best for them, and he believes that there is still room for improvement in the industry.
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This is why Mr Sng plans for Weng Huat Engineering Services Pte Ltd to expand in size, by employing more workers to take on jobs of larger scale, while trying to engage Singaporeans into the trade. Mr Sng believe that the future of Weng Huat Engineering Services Pte Ltd remains to be glowing, and would do all it takes to ensure the continued prosperity of the company.
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