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What the Federal Stimulus Package really means for business owners

We are all aware of the difficult and unprecedented challenges the world is facing right now. For small business owners across Australia, the battle to stay open is real and there are measures introduced by the government and other institutions to start to provide the support business owners need to keep employing their staff and to keep fighting. The Australian Government is supporting businesses to manage cash flow challenges and to retain staff during a time of downturn in income. The second [...]

“You should feel safe no matter what” – Mark Bouris interviewed on the Morning Show

Facing an uncertain future and considerable market volatility, small business owners are doing it tough. Businesses are closing their doors, staff are being sent home, teams are having to learn to work remotely, and business owners are baring the brunt of all the confusion and uncertainty in our society. Mark Bouris recently joined Channel 7's the Morning Show to provide an update on the biggest problem facing business owners: “The GFC was a financial crisis, so it was more affecting the banks [...]

Mark Bouris’ message to our business community

Mark Bouris' message to our business community. Don't Panic. Don't be an alarmist. Don't stock up on toilet paper. Firstly, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Open your eyes. And repeat. Now, whilst we cannot control what decision-makers across the globe and in Australia are discussing right now, we can control our personal choices. We need to be stronger, smarter and more considerate, as an entire community. We are in relatively unchartered waters as a global community, so I understand [...]

Support announced for small businesses through economic stimulus

What the various economic stimulus packages include for Australian Small Businesses The Federal Government recently announced an economic stimulus package which has a particular focus on supporting small businesses. Since the Federal announcement, state governments have also announced stimulus packages which look to support small business owners to be able to battle the current climate. Mentored has summarised a few of the recent announcements to give you a better understanding of the current situation for Australian SMEs. Federal Stimulus Package: The Federal [...]

Why business is like a drug

My name is Mark, and I’m an addict. At least, I was an addict, and I’m trying every day to fight my way clear of it. And I’m not alone. Show me someone who’s just abandoned the security of a nine-to-five job, and all the sick leave, holiday pay and guaranteed superannuation that goes with, to launch their own business, and I’ll show you someone buzzing off one of the most potent natural highs there is. It’s a rush, there’s simply no [...]

The one negotiating tactic that will save you a fortune – by Mark Bouris

Some people complain that negotiation just isn’t their forte, they don’t enjoy it and it makes them uncomfortable, and to them I say, go and get a job. Because the fact is, if you want to run your own business - and reap the potential rewards of taking risks and building something for yourself, rather than slaving to make someone else rich - then your negotiation skills are going to be absolutely critical. Other people tell me that negotiation doesn’t come naturally, [...]

Recovering from the bushfires: Peter and Vanessa’s story

Peter and Vanessa have owned their business in Mogo for 40 years. They ran their pottery business out of the local church that, until recently, stood for over a century. As Australia was devastated by bushfires in late 2019, early 2020, Peter and Vanessa sadly lost their home and their business to the flames. Mark Bouris travelled to the town on the NSW South Coast to give a helping hand, a donation and an offer to help mentor them as they rebuild [...]

Facebook Australia Small Business Support Package

Australia is still battling through difficult times, due to the unprecedented bushfire events that have shocked communities across the country. It has been particularly difficult for small business owners in regional areas who have been left devastated by natural disasters and a lack of trade. If your small business has been affected by bushfires, Facebook is running an important campaign to support you. Facebook has launched their ‘Small Business Response Package’ to offer guidance and assistance where they can. By filling out [...]