http://www.mark.tv The latest news and updates from Mark Mills. en-us http://www.mark.tv/rss.xml Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:35:37 +0000 HURST Chairman nominated for prestigious awardACCOUNTANCY firm HURST is celebrating after its chairman Mark Mills has been shortlisted for the Non-Executive Director (NED) awards 2011 for the Unquoted/Private Equity Backed category.North west entrepreneur Mark, is the founder of independent cash machine network Cardpoint Plc and became HURST chairman in 2010. He is also the chairman of sales and marketing company Tactical Solutions, Garside and Laycock, a building maintenance company and renewable start up Genwat.He also has his own start up company, Violet, a recruitment business for Recruitment of Female Non Executive Directors and Women Board Members.Mills was appointed to the role at HURST to steer the firms growth and help realise the firms aim to increase fee income to pounds10m within three years, something HURST is on track to achieve.The sixth Annual Non Executive Director Awards recognise the achievements of outstanding NEDs. Established by Peel Hunt in 2006, previous NED Award winners have included some of Britain's most respected and experienced business professionals. Last years winners included Barbara Scott from Bexley NHS Trust and Mary Francis from Centrica.In its first quarter in 2011, HURST achieved a year on year rise in turnover of ten per cent. Tim Potter, managing partner at north west based accountancy firm HURST said: Mark has made significant contributions to HURSTs strategy, impacting on our success and helping us realise our ambitions. We benefit from his expertise as a top entrepreneur and his hands-on approach to securing new clients. You wont find a more deserved nominee than Mark. We wish him luck.Simon Hayes, CEO Peel Hunt said: "The annual NED awards celebrate the vital contribution NEDs make to the success of some of the UK's leading organisations. Peel Hunt believes the appointment of a high calibre NED does much more than satisfy governance requirements, especially in difficult economic times like these. They provide a genuinely unique perspective built on experience and independence that helps to improve performance, accountability and directly influences the bottom line."The Unnquoted/Private Equity Backed category celebrates none executives who have unified boardsa, delivered shareholder value and faced strategic challenges.The winners will be announced in March 2012.HURST has also been named a finalist in The British Accountancy Awards 2011 following a record year. The firm has three offices in Manchester, Stockport and London. It has 80 members of staff and 13 partners.www.hurst.co.ukwww.nedawards.co.uk http://www.mark.tv/news/id/161 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/161 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:03:09 +0000 Mark Mills has been nominated for the 10th annual North West Entrepreneur of the Year award thanks to his achievements as chairman of Hurst and the success of other business ventures.The awards will take place on the 27th October 2011 at the Mere Golf and Country Club. To learn more about the awards and event, please visit the Awards website. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/154 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/154 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:07:08 +0000 Mark recently had the pleasure of meeting Wimbledon winner Stan Smith. Stan's long list of sporting achievements include winning the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1972 and the men's singles title at the US Open in 1971. He also formed one of the most successful doubles teams of all time, winning the US Open four times as well as the Australian Open (not to mention featuring in four Wimbledon finals).Stan is also famous for being the name behind a popular brand of tennis shoe, with the latest version having sold over 30 million pairs! http://www.mark.tv/news/id/149 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/149 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:28:17 +0000 Pictured below is Sir Roger Carr congratulating Mark Mills on the launch of Violet Recruitment following a Financial Times event regarding women on boards.Sir Roger Carr was previously chairman of Cadburys prior to their sale to Kraft. He continues to hold a number of important roles, including acting as chairman of Centrica, a non-executive director for the Bank of England and an advisor to US private equity firm KKR. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/146 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/146 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:29:39 +0000 Pictured below at a recent Manchester Chamber of Commerce dinner is Business Secretary, Vince Cable, alongside entrepreneur and business advisor Mark Mills. Vince Cable is very influential in encouraging the growth of UK business, and as such Mark was delighted to meet him. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/141 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/141 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:09:26 +0000 Mark commented Stelios is an inspirational entrepreneur who has built significant businesses and it was an honour to meet him. Mark had recently returned from holiday, hence the tan! http://www.mark.tv/news/id/126 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/126 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:53:44 +0000 Mark Mills, one of the UKs best Business Speakers and a leading entrepreneur who founded Cardpoint plc, has been appointed to the role of Deeside based Tactical Solutions.Lorna Davidson, Managing Director of Tactical Solutions commented Tactical is undertaking exciting growth this year and Mark has been brought in to strengthen and guide the Board in order that we can continue to deliver to clients. Last year, for example, our Field Sales team helped Heinz to sell tens of millions of extra product in supermarkets and we continue to win new clients in many categories.Mark Mills added I am really pleased to join Lorna and the team at Tactical to help facilitate the growth and to find new and different partners to work withTactical can be found at its website by clicking hereTactical Solutions and Mark can be reached on 01772 688980 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/123 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/123 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:54:34 +0000 Manchester and Stockport based Hurst Accountants, founded in 1982, have announced the appointment of Mark Mills as Chairman. Mark will be charged with handling the company's continued growth and brand development, with his experience of running several companies the perfect complement to Hurst's entrepreneurial approach to business.The appointment has been covered by both Manchester Evening News and Crains' Manchester Business.Hurst Accountants managing partner Tim Potter (pictured to the left of Mark) said Well benefit from his expertise as a top entrepreneur and also from his hands-on approach with our referrers and prospective clients. Were ambitious with our plans and ambitious for our clients. Having Mark on board sends that message to the market and is a real point of difference.For more information about how Hurst Accountants could help your business, please visit Hurst.co.uk. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/118 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/118 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:41:51 +0000 One of the mantras youll read about on this site is that property is a safe investment. Critics will argue that you could stand to lose out in the face of a recession, but if youre not in a position where you need to sell while the going is bad, dont.Sky News are amongst various different outlets reporting the property figures from Nationwide, which show that house prices rose by 0.7% in March.Figures published today show that house prices have risen 10.5% over the past year, with the average home now costing pounds167,802.Compare that with the pitiful 0.5% that many ISAs are currently offering to savers, and its evident that property can pay dividends if youve got the capital and are prepared to take an educated gamble on the right premises. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/113 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/113 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:00:54 +0000 A little help can allow you to go a long way, and dont forget that Mark Mills can offer your business the advice and support it needs to develop and grow.Two sites in Marks network DirectorSkills.co.uk and NonExecutiveDirector.org detail the consultancy skills he can bring to your organisation to help it to realise its potential, so its worth taking a look at those if you need the support of a highly qualified business development consultant.He has an extensive range of leadership knowledge stemming from non-executive director roles at companies such as Halsall International Limited (Britains largest privately-owned toy manufacturer), Premier Autogas (leading supplier of LPG and Autogas) and eDirectory plc (now MyFaveShop the shopping-based social networking site), and is keen to impart that wisdom to companies who can benefit from his expertise.With six business start-ups to his name and numerous additional acquisitions or takeovers under his belt, Mark Mills is the man with the experience to assist your decision making at boardroom level.Contact Mark detailing your requirements, and he will reply soon with his thoughts and proposals as to how he can assist your company. Rates will vary dependent on project size, but theyll be a small price to pay for the knowledge and know-how youll gain from the input of one of the best business development consultants around. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/112 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/112 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:57:37 +0000 Mark Mills has founded and been involved with dozens of companies in many different areas. This, coupled with his drive and determination to succeed, ensures he has the knowledge and experience to provide inspirational talks to both small businesses and larger firms.If you own a small business and are looking for a speaker who can entertain and motivate your workforce, then get in touch to find out how Mark can energize your business and leave everybody feeling pumped up - whether that's to hit sales targets, create better products or provide a better service!Motivational talks are a sure-fire way of engaging and incentivising your staff, allowing them to take a break from their normal responsibilities and listen to why and how they can help their business more. Mark is available for speaking arrangements from the middle of April; simply give him a call on 01772 688980 for a friendly no-obligation chat to see if he can help you out. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/110 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/110 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:55:05 +0000 David Beckham's chances of playing for England in this summer's 2010 World Cup in Africa have ended after the midfielder and ex-Preston player suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo on Sunday.The 34-year-old former England captain, who is on loan at AC Milan from LA Galaxy, had been hoping to play in his fourth World Cup finals but now faces a long battle to save his career.Mark Mills and the team wish David all the best for a speedy recovery. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/108 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/108 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:10:16 +0000 Mark Mills is appearing at Ernst and Youngs Entrepreneur of the Year dinner to be hosted Thursday March 11th 2010 at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester. Marks address will include experiences from building up his 6 businesses, including Cardpoint plc and general amusing things which have happened to him in business.Mark Mills website is located at Mark Mills Business Speaker which outlines the various awards Mark Mills himself has won and was shortlisted for, over the years.Mark Mills has previously spoken for Ernst and Young and was joined on stage by David Mellor, MP. Click here for full details of the event taking place Thursday 11th March 2010 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year http://www.mark.tv/news/id/106 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/106 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:22:08 +0000 Non Executive Directors are currently required for a number of positions offered to Mark Mills which he is either unsuitable for or for which he does not have the requisite time to pursue.Many companies are looking for non executive directors and Mark can help non executive directors, who are either experienced or new to being a non executive director, by rewriting their CVs and presenting them in the best possible light personally. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/104 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/104 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:33:50 +0000 Mark Mills will be keynote speaker at an exclusive dinner being held by Hurst Accountants in association with Coutts & Co Private Bank at the Great John Street Hotel, Manchester on Thursday 25th February 2010 at 7.00pm. The dinner will be hosted by Mark Mills, founder of Cardpoint plc. Since leaving Cardpoint in 2006, Mark has become a well regarded business speaker, author, and non executive director. In 2008, Mark was appointed as Chairman of Halsall Toys International based in the UK and Hong Kong. Mark also chairs Spatial Intelligence which specialises in Consultancy, Collection, Processing and Analysis of key property data to support data driven decision making.Joining Mark at the dinner will be a small selection of successful business people with whom you can chat, discuss important business topics and ideas. Also in attendance will be Tim Potter, Managing Partner of Hursts and the Managing Partner of Coutts & Co Private BankAnyone wishing to attend, may apply to Simon Brownbill by contacting him on 0161 429 2520. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/101 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/101