The Hot Seat: Should we have stronger regulations for home-based businesses?

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? Should we have stronger regulations for home-based businesses? From baking, beauty services to full-fledged cafés, more Singaporeans are turning their homes into business hubs. But as the home-based economy booms, so do the questions around safety, accountability, and fairness. ? Are current laws keeping up with this new wave of entrepreneurs or is it time for stricter oversight? In this episode, we’ll dive into: ? The everyday impact of home-based businesses on communities ? Common risks to neighbours, customers, and business owners ? What regulation should look like — without stifling innovation Join Hongbin Jeong as we unpack the fine line between freedom and responsibility in Singapore’s homegrown economy. ?We’ll be speaking with: ?Jacky Tan, Founder of Cheeky Don ?Chua Ee Chien, Former-Owner, Whimsical Group ? Date: 20 June ⏰ Time: 6pm ? What does smart regulation look like in the age of the home-based hustle?
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