Smart Money - May PERAan

Mr. Edwin's Café in Shepparton, Victoria is the town's only Filipino café and has become a gathering place for people from different communities, from Filipinos to Australians. Despite a challenging start, it has gradually become a favourite spot among locals. - Ang Mr. Edwin's Cafe sa Shepparton, Victoria ay ang nag-iisang Filipino café sa lugar na naging tagpuan ng iba’t ibang komunidad, mula sa...

Armed with a creative outlet but no formal strategy, Melburnian Jackie Climaco-Zulliger took a leap of faith in 2016, transitioning into staging properties after eight years at home - a pivot sparked by helping her husband successfully sell their own home. - Mala-aksidente ang pagiging negosyante ng dating housewife na si Jackie Climaco-Zulliger na tinulungan ang asawa na pagandahin o 'i-stage' an...

Amid the cost-of-living crisis, cafe owners Jennibey and Donald Tenorio have chosen to absorb delivery surcharges rather than passing them on to customers of their four-year-old business in Wollongong, regional New South Wales. - Sa kabila ng tumataas na gastusin sa pamumuhay, pinili nina Jennibey at Donald Tenorio, mga may-ari ng isang café sa Wollongong, NSW, na sila na lamang ang sumalo sa deli...

Tasmanian educator-turned-cleaning franchisor Jyosh Polea-Vizcarra prioritises psychological and physical security to ensure that her franchisees feel safe at the properties they clean. - Para sa Tasmanian educator na naging cleaning franchisor na si Jyosh Polea - Vizcarra pangunahing prayoridad ang pisikal na kaligtasan ng mga naglilinis sa mga tirahan at opisina. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino...

A workplace breaking point in September 2019 prompted Melburnian Naida Alcantara to launch her own home -based salon venture. - Napuno na sa pinagtatrabahuan na salon si Naida Alcantara kaya nauwi ito sa pagbubukas ng sariling parlor noong Setyembre 2019 mula sa mismong bahay niya sa Melbourne. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino 🔊 On Air  – Tune in to SBS Filipino on radio stations across Austra...

Canberra- based aircraft engineer Paulo Paniel acquired a thirty- year-old towbar business in 2018, which challenged him to implement systems - such as photo documentation and job checklists- designed to mitigate risks and protect the company against false cosmetic damages claims on customer vehicles. - Binili ng aircraft engineer Paulo Paniel na taga-Canberra, ang tatlong dekada nang negosyo ng t...

Melburnian siblings-turned- business partners Jennalyn Versoza and Ronnel Pineda started two food establishments - a catering venture and a cafe - both featuring flavors inspired by the home cooking of their mother and grandmother. - Nagtayo ang magkapatid at business partners na taga- Melbourne na sina Jennalyn Verzosa and Ronnel Pineda ng dalawang negosyo- isang catering at cafe kung saan batid...

Registered Nurse Kristine Beaman partnered with her friends, Bea Murran and Jay Anne Abracia, to launch a secondary venture in September 2025 involving curated picnic settings in Perth - a project they describe as therapeutic. - Bumuo ng raket ang Registered Nurse na si Kristine Beaman kasama ang mga kaibigan na sina Bea Murran and Jay Anne Abracia na may kinalaman sa pagbuo ng picnic setting - ba...

In this May PERAan episode, we feature the story of Chef Manuel Malicdem. Discover how a surprise appearance in a viral vlog sparked a massive surge in demand for his Filipino restaurant in Sydney. - Sa May Peraan, alamin ang kwento ng viral vlog na nakatulong sa isang Pinoy entrepreneur na si Chef Manuel Malicdem sa Sydney.

Perth-based couple Michael and Bea Murran acquired a 15-year photography business in December 2025, while ensuring the work environment supports the wellbeing of their staff. - Binili ng mag-asawang Michael at Bea Murran ang isang negosyong photography na labinlimang taon nang tumatakbo sa Perth, bagay kung saan binibigyan nila ng importansya ang maayos na mental wellbeing ng mga empleyado lalo na...

Launched in 2013 by Melburnian Regine Alcantara Meehan and her husband, Chef James, this barbeque business has evolved into a logistical powerhouse that tours major events throughout Australia and New Zealand. - Tinayo ng mag-asawang taga-Melbourne na sina Regina Meehan at ang kanyang asawang si Chef James ang kanilang barbecue business noong 2013, na ngayon ay lumago at dinarayo na ang iba’t iban...

Tasmanian disability support worker and home-based baker Anne Santos decided to dip her toes into the waters in 2022, by taking over an existing cafe every fortnight- a move designed to prepare her for opening a cafe in the future and to attract potential customers. - Bilang paghahanda sa plano nitong magbukas ng cafe, pinalitan ng Tasmanian disability support worker at home-based baker na si Anne...

Gold Coast Chef Maz Espiritu has been introducing Australia to the hidden gems of Philippine specialty coffee, making it the distinct highlight of her café since its launch in February 2024. - Sinimulan ng Gold Coast Chef Maz Espiritu ang pagpapakilala sa 'specialty coffee' mula sa Pilipinas na hindi pa gaanong natutuklasan at natitikman ng mga Australiano, bagay na ibinibida sa kanyang café mula...

After an initial rejection, Tasmanian Annaliza Correa persevered by refining her brand to secure her space as the sole Filipino food vendor among renowned Salamanca Market's 350 stalls in 2020. - Nagpursigi si Annaliza Correa para matanggap sa kilalang Salamanca Market sa Hobart, Tasmania matapos hindi matanggap sa unang pagkakataon ng aplikasyon, bagay ng mas lalo niyang pinaghandaan hanggang sa...

Since 2017, Canberran couple Myra and Rey Torres transitioned from cleaning to a Filipino food truck business, leveraging tips from fellow market stall owners on which events to join. - Simula 2017, pinalit ng mag-asawang Myra and Rey Torres sa cleaning ang negosyong food truck business. Sa tulong at gabay ng kapwa market stall holders sa Canberra, natutunan nila kung aling mga event ang may magan...

Fully aware of scarce employment in regional areas, professionals-turned-business partners Maria Irene Morden, Leslyn May Lian, Mary Lynn Pagalilauan, and Gladys Mae Bosi blended their passion for food with an advocacy for providing livelihoods by opening the first Filipino restaurant in the area in December 2025. - Tinayo ng mga magkakaibigang Maria Irene Morden, Leslyn May Lian, Mary Lynn Pagali...

Since founding her Kingston salon in 1986, Tasmanian Virginia Barcial Brittain has built a 40-year legacy of success, supported by her daughter Krystle Wachorn’s commitment to modernizing their services and treatments. - Matapos simulan ang negosyong salon noong 1986 ni Virginia Barcial Brittain sa Kingston, Hobart Tasmania, suportado siya ngayon ng nag-iisang anak na si Krystle Wachorn para tiyak...

: Inspired by her child's anaphylactic allergy, former Queensland nurse Jill Iza Daub entered entrepreneurship in February 2023, selling BPA-free, recyclable bamboo cups designed for durability and safety. - Naging inspirasyon ng dating nurse na si Jill Dauz Daub ang kanyang anak sa paggawa ng produktong 'cups' na ligtas gamitin para sa mga bata na maraming allergies, gaya ng anak niya. Sinimulan...

In October 2022, Melbourne-based former nurse Aaron Villanueva and his business partner leveraged expert consultancy to navigate the NDIS sector’s highly regulated audit framework and establish their practice. - Sa episode ng May PERAan, kilalanin ang Melbourne-based former nurse Aaron Villanueva pati ng kanyang business partner na tinayo katulong ng mga consultants sa pag-intindi ng mga legal na...

In this episode of May PERAan, get to know Canberra entrepreneurs Lovelyn Natividad, Chef Mikaela Sarmiento, and Clarice Miranda, who are prioritising workplace respect by using cross-training to minimise service errors and protect their staff from customer bullying. - Sa episode ng May PERAan, kilalanin sina Lovelyn Natividad, Chef Mikaela Sarmiento, and Clarice Miranda, na nagmamay-ari ng dalawa...

Since 2020, Brisbane-based Chef Ginger Mendoza-Andersen has successfully scaled three distinct food brands, anchoring her workflow around two primary pillars: customer satisfaction and advancing revenue-generating projects. - Simula 2020, pinalago ng taga-Brisbane Chef Ginger Mendoza-Andersen ang tatlong food brands na sabay-sabay niyang pinapa-takbo kung saan prioridad niya ang customer satisfact...

Anniebelle Vergel de Dios, a Montessori educator based in Sydney, describes it as a 'win-win situation' when she partners with larger Montessori schools that lack infancy levels. By hosting her classes, these schools free her from a private lease while they expand their offerings without the cost of hiring additional staff. - Ibinahagi ng Sydney Montessori teacher na si Anniebelle Vergel de Dios n...

In May PERAan, Samuel Mislang Jr. turned a $30,000 personal savings into Captain Barber, a Filipino-inspired barbershop that opened in Darwin in 2020 - Sa May Peraan, pinatunayan ni Samuel Mislang Jr. na ang sipag, husay, at kulturang Pilipino ay may puwang sa pandaigdigang entablado ng negosyo.

Teresa Agravante-Morato, a former freelancer in the architecture industry and first-time entrepreneur, hit the right note by setting up a premium-inspired perfumery business in South Australia in November 2025. - Sinimulan ni Teresa Agravante-Morato, dating freelancer at bagong negosyante, ang pagtatayo ng isang premium-inspired fragrance business sa South Australia na inilunsad niya lamang nitong...

Armed with a veterinarian medicine degree from the Philippines, Jaypee Culhi transitioned into business by acquiring a pet grooming franchise in Regional Victoria in September 2025. - Sumugal si Jaypee Culhi ng pinasok ang pagiging franchisee ng kilalang pet grooming na negosyo sa Regional Victoria nitong September 2025, bagay na akma sa kanya dahil nagtapos ito ng Veterinarian Medicine sa Pilipin...