Get to know a Local - Yogesh Bhatt, Yenda Friendly Grocer

Name: Yogesh Bhatt

Occupation: Store Manager

What do you actually do?
Business Owner looking after all roles, responsibilities and duties of the shop.

How long have you been in the business?
Since 2015 in Australia but born in business family in India.

How did you get started?
We started business with 3 partners from supermarkets & newsagencies.

If you could go back, what advice would you give to yourself at 18 years old?
Work hard, be honest and reliable.

What advice would you give to someone just starting out?
Never give up until you get to the target.

How would your friends describe you?
Business man or money maker

Tell me about where you grew up and what your family life was like.
I was born in a small poor village family in India. I grew up with uncountable struggles.

Who have been your strongest influences in life?
My dad

Is there a charity or cause you prefer to support if/when possible?
Yes. We are making a new Hindu temple in Griffith.

What has been the hardest thing for you to learn?
Learning Australian system of work and understand Aussies.

What's your favourite food?
Indian curry and Naan bread

Favourite place to holiday?
Goa, India

If you won $10M in the lottery, what would you do?
Fulfilling my goals and dreams in my life and family first, then supporting the community.

If you could change one law, what would it be?
Tax free


Link to your website: Yenda Friendly Grocer Facebook Page

Yogesh Bhatt is a familiar face at the Yenda Friendly Grocer