Side home-based matcha business

What counts as a side hustle? 

Juggling side hustle with full-time job

What to do before starting a side hustle

The trend of side hustling and why start one?

Can I start a side hustle now?

Working a full-time job but having a side-hustle is gaining traction among young people or students.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Side hustles are becoming more common, with people opening weekend cafes, selling coffee or doing other jobs besides their full-time work. 

But are side hustles for everyone? Will it become necessary as people try to get extra income and find fulfilment outside their day jobs?

And what do you need to look out for before starting a side hustle? 

In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at the art of the side hustle and how to start one. 

Her guests are Tris Su, owner of weekend matcha business Tofu Tofu, and Juliet Tan, founder of human resources consultancy firm Emplifi. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

3:14: How does a home-based matcha maker run her side hustle? 

4:17 What counts as a side hustle?  

5:55 Juggling the side hustle with her full-time job

7:53 What to do before starting a side hustle 

14:15 The trend of side hustling and why start one? 

24:00 Can I start a side hustle now?

Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles: https://str.sg/mvSa

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Host: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg)

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow

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Working a full-time job but having a side-hustle is gaining traction among young people or students.
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.
Side hustles are becoming more common, with people opening weekend cafes, selling coffee or doing other jobs besides their full-time work.&nbsp;
But are side hustles for everyone? Will it become necessary as people try to get extra income and find fulfilment outside their day jobs?
And what do you need to look out for before starting a side hustle?&nbsp;
In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at the art of the side hustle and how to start one.&nbsp;
Her guests are Tris Su, owner of weekend matcha business Tofu Tofu, and Juliet Tan, founder of human resources consultancy firm Emplifi.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):
3:14: How does a home-based matcha maker run her side hustle?&nbsp;
4:17 What counts as a side hustle?&nbsp;&nbsp;
5:55 Juggling the side hustle with her full-time job
7:53 What to do before starting a side hustle&nbsp;
14:15 The trend of side hustling and why start one?&nbsp;
24:00 Can I start a side hustle now?
Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles:<a href="https://str.sg/mvSa"> https://str.sg/mvSa</a>
Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn:<a href="https://str.sg/A86X"> https://str.sg/A86X</a>
Host: Sue-Ann Tan (<a href="mailto:suetan@sph.com.sg">suetan@sph.com.sg</a>)
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong &amp; Joanna Seow
Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here:
Channel:<a href="https://str.sg/wB2m"> https://str.sg/wB2m</a>
Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://str.sg/wuN3"> https://str.sg/wuN3</a>
Spotify:<a href="https://str.sg/wBr9"> https://str.sg/wBr9</a>
Feedback to: <a href="mailto:podcast@sph.com.sg">podcast@sph.com.sg</a>
Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter:<a href="http://str.sg/headstart-nl"> https://str.sg/headstart-nl</a>
SPH Awedio app: <a href="https://www.awedio.sg">https://www.awedio.sg</a>
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All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: <a href="https://str.sg/wvz7" data-stringify-link="https://str.sg/wvz7" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://str.sg/wvz7</a>
Get more updates: <a href="http://str.sg/stpodcasts" data-stringify-link="http://str.sg/stpodcasts" data-sk="tooltip_parent">http://str.sg/stpodcasts</a>
The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: <a href="https://str.sg/4Vwsa" data-stringify-link="https://str.sg/4Vwsa" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://str.sg/4Vwsa</a>
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Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.
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#headstart

Get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.

Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan & Tay Hong Yi

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times.
Podcasters: Sue-Ann Tan &amp; Tay Hong Yi
Produced &amp; edited by: Amirul Karim
Executive producers: Ernest Luis &amp; Lynda Hong
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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