Home-based businesses (HBB) are currently booming amidst the many closures of many F&B establishments nationwide.

With HBBs' functioning like a full scale cafe or restaurant, concerns are now rising amongst commercial business owners who feel that they are cheating the system as they are struggling with challenges like rising costs, workforce shortages, and the uncertain economic climate.

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ee Chien Chua, Former Owner of Whimsical Group and Jacky Tan, Owner, Cheeky Don in order to find out if home-based businesses should be better regulated.

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