<![CDATA[LaunchPod]]>5b454b99-052c-5738-8f40-435c0b158405Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:15:00 +0000Captivate.fmNLB Launchhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/6f2c4921-5fe1-439c-a323-2f27ec8b969f/Untitled-design.pngLaunchPodNLB LaunchNLB LaunchLaunchPod is a podcast series where we explore pertinent topics on entrepreneurship in Singapore. LaunchPod is an initiative under Launch, the National Library Board's (NLB) business information and advisory service for new and aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, and micro-businesses. This series is jointly produced by the National Library Board, NTUC Freelancer, and Spunky Pixel. https://reference.nlb.gov.sg/launch/falseepisodicnopodcastFreelancing Fundamentals: Value Your Ideas and Protect Your Intellectual Property | LaunchPod #01Freelancing Fundamentals: Value Your Ideas and Protect Your Intellectual Property | LaunchPod #01Explore the topic of intellectual property (IP), why it matters for those in the creative and visual arts industry, and best practices to protect one's creative work in the first episode of the LaunchPod series by the National Library Board with host Jennifer Ho, Librarian and guest speaker, Jeremiah Choy, Lawyer and Creative Director. Featuring real life cases of intellectual property infringement from pop music to best-selling books and brands with visually similar brand logos, Jeremiah demonstrates how intellectual property remains an exciting and relevant topic that has real-world applicability across varied industries.

Timestamps:

01:58 – What is Intellectual Property

03:07 – Two Ways to Monetise Your Intellectual Property

04:29 – What are Moral Rights

05:48 – Common Misconceptions of Intellectual Property

06:22 – What are Patents

07:28 – What are Trademarks

08:30 – What are Registered Designs

09:00 – What is Copyright

09:23 – Case Studies of IP Infringement

09:50 – Lacoste vs Crocodile Case

11:58 – Lady Gaga vs Madonna Case

16:14 – Types of Creative Work Typically Protected by IP Laws

17:59 – What Counts as Copyright Infringement

18:52 – How to Protect Yourself, Your Work and IP

20:18 – How to Not Infringe on Other People’s Work and IP

21:33 – Collective Management Organisations

22:12 – What is Fair Use

23:41 – Challenges Freelancers Face when Safeguarding their Intellectual Property (IP)

24:53 – Best Practices Freelancers Can Adopt when Dealing with Intellectual Property (IP)

26:25 – Contracts and Contracting

27:07 – Two Types of Contracts

27:51 – Five Elements of a Valid Contract

30:45 – Final Advice for Creative Professionals

32:09 – Closing

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Check out Launch, NLB’s Business Resource Centre which connects you to the right resources, spaces, and networks.

Check out NTUC Freelancer for resources tailored to freelancers and self-employed persons. NTUC Freelancer advances the interests of freelancers and self-employed persons in Singapore. They were formerly known as NTUC U FSE. 

#LaunchPod #NationalLibrarySG #Singapore #Entrepreneurship #Freelancing #Business #NLBLaunch 

]]>Explore the topic of intellectual property (IP), why it matters for those in the creative and visual arts industry, and best practices to protect one's creative work in the first episode of the LaunchPod series by the National Library Board with host Jennifer Ho, Librarian and guest speaker, Jeremiah Choy, Lawyer and Creative Director. Featuring real life cases of intellectual property infringement from pop music to best-selling books and brands with visually similar brand logos, Jeremiah demonstrates how intellectual property remains an exciting and relevant topic that has real-world applicability across varied industries.

Timestamps:

01:58 – What is Intellectual Property

03:07 – Two Ways to Monetise Your Intellectual Property

04:29 – What are Moral Rights

05:48 – Common Misconceptions of Intellectual Property

06:22 – What are Patents

07:28 – What are Trademarks

08:30 – What are Registered Designs

09:00 – What is Copyright

09:23 – Case Studies of IP Infringement

09:50 – Lacoste vs Crocodile Case

11:58 – Lady Gaga vs Madonna Case

16:14 – Types of Creative Work Typically Protected by IP Laws

17:59 – What Counts as Copyright Infringement

18:52 – How to Protect Yourself, Your Work and IP

20:18 – How to Not Infringe on Other People’s Work and IP

21:33 – Collective Management Organisations

22:12 – What is Fair Use

23:41 – Challenges Freelancers Face when Safeguarding their Intellectual Property (IP)

24:53 – Best Practices Freelancers Can Adopt when Dealing with Intellectual Property (IP)

26:25 – Contracts and Contracting

27:07 – Two Types of Contracts

27:51 – Five Elements of a Valid Contract

30:45 – Final Advice for Creative Professionals

32:09 – Closing

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Check out Launch, NLB’s Business Resource Centre which connects you to the right resources, spaces, and networks.

Check out NTUC Freelancer for resources tailored to freelancers and self-employed persons. NTUC Freelancer advances the interests of freelancers and self-employed persons in Singapore. They were formerly known as NTUC U FSE. 

#LaunchPod #NationalLibrarySG #Singapore #Entrepreneurship #Freelancing #Business #NLBLaunch 

]]>b85f20ed-fa3f-43e0-802d-ee1c6af2f417Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +080032:54falsefull11111Freelancing Fundamentals: Build Your Brand & Fair Contracting Essentials | LaunchPod #02Freelancing Fundamentals: Build Your Brand & Fair Contracting Essentials | LaunchPod #02Explore the topic of building one’s brand and reputation, and the importance of contracting especially for freelancers and self-employed persons (SEPs) in the second episode of the LaunchPod series by the National Library Board with host Jennifer Ho, Librarian and guest speaker, Jagathishwaran (Jaga) Rajo, from NTUC Freelance. Jaga draws on his extensive experience working with freelancers and SEPs to share common pitfalls about contracts, what to look out for when drafting and signing contracts, and key strategies to build one’s personal brand and reputation to distinguish yourself in a crowded industry.

Timestamps:

01:56 – Importance of Contracts and the Key Elements of Contracting

03:30– Common Mistakes of Drafting and Signing Contracts

05:30 – Building Personal Brand and Reputation for Freelancers

07:05 – Strategies for New Freelancers to Build Professionalism

08:12 – Resources for Freelancers

09:59 – Red Flags Freelancers Should Look Out For

12:40 – Navigating Freelancing Challenges

13:08 – Tripartite Standards

17:22 – Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)

17:55 – Five Key Areas of a Contract

18:36 – NTUC Freelancers Directory for Coaches and Creatives

20:27 - Closing

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Check out Launch, NLB’s Business Resource Centre which connects you to the right resources, spaces, and networks.

Check out NTUC Freelancer for resources tailored to freelancers and self-employed persons. NTUC Freelancer advances the interests of freelancers and self-employed persons in Singapore. They were formerly known as NTUC U FSE. 

#LaunchPod #NationalLibrarySG #Singapore #Entrepreneurship #Freelancing #Business #NLBLaunch 

]]>Explore the topic of building one’s brand and reputation, and the importance of contracting especially for freelancers and self-employed persons (SEPs) in the second episode of the LaunchPod series by the National Library Board with host Jennifer Ho, Librarian and guest speaker, Jagathishwaran (Jaga) Rajo, from NTUC Freelance. Jaga draws on his extensive experience working with freelancers and SEPs to share common pitfalls about contracts, what to look out for when drafting and signing contracts, and key strategies to build one’s personal brand and reputation to distinguish yourself in a crowded industry.

Timestamps:

01:56 – Importance of Contracts and the Key Elements of Contracting

03:30– Common Mistakes of Drafting and Signing Contracts

05:30 – Building Personal Brand and Reputation for Freelancers

07:05 – Strategies for New Freelancers to Build Professionalism

08:12 – Resources for Freelancers

09:59 – Red Flags Freelancers Should Look Out For

12:40 – Navigating Freelancing Challenges

13:08 – Tripartite Standards

17:22 – Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)

17:55 – Five Key Areas of a Contract

18:36 – NTUC Freelancers Directory for Coaches and Creatives

20:27 - Closing

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Check out Launch, NLB’s Business Resource Centre which connects you to the right resources, spaces, and networks.

Check out NTUC Freelancer for resources tailored to freelancers and self-employed persons. NTUC Freelancer advances the interests of freelancers and self-employed persons in Singapore. They were formerly known as NTUC U FSE. 

#LaunchPod #NationalLibrarySG #Singapore #Entrepreneurship #Freelancing #Business #NLBLaunch 

]]>6031bc84-1561-45c5-9fc2-b320c4914ef6Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +080021:02falsefull12121An Insight into the Platform Workers Industry | LaunchPod #03An Insight into the Platform Workers Industry | LaunchPod #03Peek into the platform workers industry with seasoned food delivery rider, Mohammad Shaffiee, who draws on his experience to share how newcomers can navigate this industry with ease in Singapore today. This third and final episode of the LaunchPod series reveals how platform work may offer flexibility and freedom, but the realities on the ground may prove challenging to someone just starting out. Shaffiee offers his candid insights and practical advice on issues such as managing customer expectations to help new joiners learn tools of the trade and adapt well to this growing industry.

Timestamps:

01:53 – What Platform Workers Typically Encounter When Starting Out

02:44 – What Incentives Are

03:27 – What Someone New to Platform Work Should Prepare Themselves For

04:47 – How to Maintain a Good Reputation with Your Customers

06:15 – Introduction of the Platform Workers Act (1 Jan 2025)

07:56 – Advice from a Platform Worker

10:42 – Closing

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Check out Launch, NLB’s Business Resource Centre which connects you to the right resources, spaces, and networks.

Check out NTUC Freelancer for resources tailored to freelancers and self-employed persons. NTUC Freelancer advances the interests of freelancers and self-employed persons in Singapore. They were formerly known as NTUC U FSE. 

#LaunchPod #NationalLibrarySG #Singapore #Entrepreneurship #Freelancing #Business #NLBLaunch 

]]>Peek into the platform workers industry with seasoned food delivery rider, Mohammad Shaffiee, who draws on his experience to share how newcomers can navigate this industry with ease in Singapore today. This third and final episode of the LaunchPod series reveals how platform work may offer flexibility and freedom, but the realities on the ground may prove challenging to someone just starting out. Shaffiee offers his candid insights and practical advice on issues such as managing customer expectations to help new joiners learn tools of the trade and adapt well to this growing industry.

Timestamps:

01:53 – What Platform Workers Typically Encounter When Starting Out

02:44 – What Incentives Are

03:27 – What Someone New to Platform Work Should Prepare Themselves For

04:47 – How to Maintain a Good Reputation with Your Customers

06:15 – Introduction of the Platform Workers Act (1 Jan 2025)

07:56 – Advice from a Platform Worker

10:42 – Closing

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Check out Launch, NLB’s Business Resource Centre which connects you to the right resources, spaces, and networks.

Check out NTUC Freelancer for resources tailored to freelancers and self-employed persons. NTUC Freelancer advances the interests of freelancers and self-employed persons in Singapore. They were formerly known as NTUC U FSE. 

#LaunchPod #NationalLibrarySG #Singapore #Entrepreneurship #Freelancing #Business #NLBLaunch 

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