When passion meets opportunity, great things happen and that is exactly the story behind Captain’s Kebab House, founded by Umut Abali. With a dream to bring authentic flavors to the community, Umut turned to the Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs Self-Employment Assistance Program for guidance and support.
Starting a business can be daunting, especially when navigating business plans and compliance requirements. Umut admits that before joining the program, creating a viable business plan and working with tools like Excel felt overwhelming. Through face-to-face training sessions twice a week, he gained the confidence and skills to develop a compliant and sustainable plan for his kebab shop.
The program did not stop at planning. With mentoring from Business Coach Tania Lambert, Umut received ongoing resources, constructive feedback, and a listening ear for reflection and clarity. This personalized support helped him transform his vision into a thriving business that now serves delicious kebabs to happy customers.
Today, Captain’s Kebab House is not just a food destination—it’s a testament to resilience, learning, and the power of community support. Umut’s journey highlights how the Self-Employment Assistance Program empowers entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
You can follow Captain’s Kebab House online:
- Website: www.captainkebabhouse.com
- Instagram: @captainskebabhouse
Want help to manage and grow your small business?
Sarina Russo offers accredited small business training that can help turn your business idea into reality. In conjunction with the Self-Employment Assistance program, Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs enables Australians to set up and run their own small business. The Self-Employment Assistance is 100% Australian Government funded.
Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs supports candidates as they complete Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business. During this, candidates create a comprehensive business plan and a two-year financial cash forecast. SRE Trainers provide meaningful mentoring for the first twelve months.
Eligible candidates receive the training and support to create a viable business plan, in addition to obtaining a Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business.
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