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.

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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? 

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?

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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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