'I did market research on my own': Business owner on planning

Sydneysider Ana Borlongan and her husband Matt set up their side hustle — catering and takeaway trays in 2021 to augment their income, as they were both on student visas at that time.

Borlongan allotted $500 in capital for her side hustle which focuses on catering, with bestsellers such as Bicol Express and palabok.

KEY POINTS

• According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), there are around one million side hustlers.
• Borlongan allotted $500 in capital for her side hustle, Felina's Cuisine, which focuses on catering, with bestsellers such as Bicol Express and palabok, among others.
• The long-term vision for the business includes catering for corporate events.

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