Key Points
- According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), there are approximately one million side hustlers.
- Aside from market research, Abad also resorts to taste-testing new menu offerings as part of his strategy to address market needs.
- The business, called 'Kumusta Bai,' was formalized with a starting capital of $600, equally shared between the two partners, which began after the Filipino-Australian Senior Citizens of Victoria, Inc. (FASCOVI) asked them to cater to one of its events.
Start what you love and let your purpose guide you. Don't wait for everything to be perfect. Challenges will come, but they will shape your growth.Dominique Abad, Chef & Entrepreneur
Ballarat-based chef Dominique Abad launched a catering side hustle with two partners a month ago, a venture jump-started by a local Filipino community event. Credit: Filipino Australian Sports Club of Ballarat Inc
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