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Straits Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Headstart On Record Podcast: Do we all need side hustles now?
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Working a full-time job but having a side-hustle is gaining traction, but here are things to look out for before taking the plunge. 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. 3:14: How does a home-based matcha maker run her side hustle? Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore No plans to fully liberalise cross-border ride-hailing services between Singapore and Johor: LTA Singapore LTA, Singapore bus operators reviewing Malaysia's request to start services from JB at 4am World Trump is winning his trade war, but Americans will pay the price Singapore President Tharman meets migrant workers who saved driver of car that fell into sinkhole Singapore Singapore must stay socially progressive while conserving its cultures: President Tharman Sport A 'wake-up call': National coach Gary Tan on Singapore swimmers' performances at WCH 2025 Opinion The charm – and drawbacks – of living in a time warp in Singapore Life KPop Demon Hunters to get sequels, expanded universe to include musical, live-action remake 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: Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn: Host: Sue-Ann Tan ( suetan@ ) Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Feedback to: podcast@ Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: SPH Awedio app: --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: Get more updates: The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store:
Straits Times
20-07-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Headstart On Record Podcast: Fending off procrastination: How to get started
Find out what's new on ST website and app. We put off work because work, for some reason, puts us off. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Procrastination: The frustratingly human tendency to postpone work we can and should get started on earlier. It may seem tempting to berate ourselves for being lazy, unmotivated or disorganised. Instead, procrastination is actually our brains trying to shield us from uncomfortable feelings, putting a hidden toll on ourselves. Our guest today is an expert on the psychology of people who work together in groups. She shares with us what research tells us about procrastination and other quirks of our mind that permeate our work and daily life. She also goes into the 'dark things' she relishes researching, such as why people are cynical at work, and the fallout from narcissist leaders. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Priority for singles, higher quota for second-timer families to kick in from HDB's July BTO exercise Singapore Both Bukit Panjang LRT disruptions in July linked to newly installed power system: SMRT Singapore 1 in 3 vapes here laced with etomidate; MOH working with MHA to list it as illegal drug: Ong Ye Kung Asia Johor Bahru collision claims lives of e-hailing driver and Singapore passenger Sport Arsenal arrive in Singapore for pre-season matches with AC Milan and Newcastle Business Crypto exchange Tokenize to shut down Singapore operations Singapore More initiatives and support for migrant community announced at Racial Harmony Day event Singapore ComfortDelGro to discipline driver who flung relative's wheelchair out of taxi The guest was: Dr Ruchi Sinha, organisational psychologist and associate professor (practice) at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University Highlights (click/tap above): 2:00 What is procrastination and what type of procrastinator are you? 11:06 What are some strategies to help you manage procrastination? 14:07 Procrastination is about misplaced priorities too 16:22 Is it any easier for Dr Sinha to beat procrastination, as an expert? 17:05 The 'pretty dark stuff' Dr Sinha studies, such as narcissism at workplaces 23:04 How does Dr Sinha translate research in her field to real life? Read more about procrastination here: Read Tay Hong Yi's articles: Follow Tay Hong Yi on LinkedIn: Host: Tay Hong Yi ( hytay@ ) Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Feedback to: podcast@ SPH Awedio app: Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: Get more updates: The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store:
Straits Times
06-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Headstart On Record Podcast: What kind of insurance should I buy?
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Hospitalisation and critical illness insurance are vital, but beware of being upsold or paying too much for premiums. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. What do young people need to know when buying their first insurance package? Insurance is an essential part of 'adulting', but it can be daunting when choosing from a wide range of products on a tight budget. Some can also find that insurance agents pressure them into buying products that they are not certain they need. In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at what you need to know before buying insurance. Her guests are NTU undergraduate Megan Wee and DBS bank Singapore head of bancassurance Loh Wanyun. 1:40: What are the different types of insurance? 9:00 Corporate vs personal insurance 11:00 How much should I spend on insurance? 13:25 How to deal with pushy agents 15:50 How much insurance is enough to cover me? 18:05 What are investment-linked policies? 21:00 Where should I buy insurance from? Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles: Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn: Host: Sue-Ann Tan ( suetan@ ) Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Feedback to: podcast@ Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: --- Follow more podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: ST Podcast website: ST Podcasts YouTube: --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store:
Straits Times
16-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Headstart On Record Podcast: Forging careers at all ages, for all seasons
Wefie for the record: The Straits Times' Tay Hong Yi (left), poses in front of a live audience at swish nightspot Rasa with senior career coach Parameswari Seenivasan and telecommunications system engineer Noel Png. The Straits Times Headstart On Record Podcast Forging careers at all ages, for all seasons Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Developing a vibrant, resilient career in this age will require consistent effort to make deeper and more frequent changes. Mastering what we do in the here and now, does not suffice. Instead, we need to cast an eye towards what our jobs may become and even consider entirely new ones. From left: Guest speakers Mr Noel Png and Ms Parameswari Seenivasan with Headstart On Record host Tay Hong Yi, as they touch on what it takes to thrive at each stage of our careers. PHOTO: Desmond Wee In the third ST Podcast Live session recorded on June 3 at swish nightspot Rasa at Republic Plaza, we touch on what it takes to thrive at each stage of our careers, against a backdrop of economic upheaval. This special episode of Headstart On Record is in partnership with Workforce Singapore, in support of Career Health, a SkillsFuture initiative. We speak to a young engineer - Mr Noel Png - who did not let poor school grades deter him from an engineering career that took him to Britain and back home to Singapore. He is now a telecommunications system engineer at ST Engineering. Did I mention he has helped put a satellite to space with SpaceX, and has met Elon Musk? He shares about his unorthodox approach to networking, how he found mentors who helped him find his direction in life and his thought process to take uncertainty in his stride. Joining him on the podcast couch is veteran senior career coach Parameswari Seenivasan. A trained counsellor with over 15 years' of experience from Workforce Singapore, she has helped over 2,000 clients in her work. She helps us draw principles and good practices from Mr Png's career experiences. The third ST Podcast Live session is part of a series of events to celebrate 180 years of The Straits Times. PHOTO: Desmond Wee The ongoing series of ST Podcast Live sessions are being held to celebrate 180 years of The Straits Times in 2025, with three more events planned for the rest of the year. Highlights (click/tap above): 3:23 How a chance encounter led Noel to work in the space industry 5:51 Taking stock of your strengths and values 10:47 How career coaching can help you gain clarity on next moves 16:53 The broader range of options you can explore 19:08 Making sure each transition builds on the next 24:48 Parames' and Noel's proudest moments in their careers Find out more about WSG's Career Health plan: More about WSG: Read how the live podcast went down: Read Tay Hong Yi's articles: Follow Tay Hong Yi on LinkedIn: Host: Tay Hong Yi (hytay@ Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Feedback to: podcast@ Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: --- Follow more podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: ST Podcasts website: ST Podcasts YouTube: --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: Google Play:
Straits Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Headstart On Record Podcast: How to prepare to inherit a family business
Gaining exposure, cultural conflictions and intergenerational discussions are all part of the road to inheriting a family business. ST GRAPHICS: NATASHA LIEW Headstart On Record Podcast How to prepare to inherit a family business Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Family businesses have been in the spotlight, after the CDL saga that saw father and son in a tussle for control over one of Singapore's largest companies. But whether it is about inheriting family businesses or family wealth, the process is not a straightforward one. Banks and financial organisations prepare young people to take over family wealth, through programmes and even boot camps. So how does wealth planning work, and how do youths take over their family businesses? In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at what wealthy kids do to prepare to inherit wealth and companies. Her guests are Darren Hui, who will one day lead his family's property management business, and former national athlete Kendrick Lee who co-founded Raffles Family Office. Highlights (click/tap above): 5:35 What is family legacy planning and governance? 7:30 The challenges the next generation faces 9:00 Generational differences between father and son 10:49 What difficulties has the family office seen in dealing with multiple generations? 18:02 When did you first realise you were going to inherit the business? 21:00 Will Kendrick let his children take over the business? 22:36 Going from national athlete to family office Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles: Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn: Host: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@ Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Feedback to: podcast@ Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: --- Follow more podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: ST Podcast website: ST Podcasts YouTube: --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: Google Play: Check out the Headstart chatbot for answers to your questions on careers and work trends.
