http://www.mark.tv The latest news and updates from Mark Mills. en-us http://www.mark.tv/rss.xml Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:09:26 +0100 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 23:53:44 +0100 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 14:54:34 +0100 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 10:41:51 +0100 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 12:00:54 +0100 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 15:57:37 +0100 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 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:59:31 +0000 Mark Mills has recently been offered a number of non executive roles, suitable for other candidates and if you wish to register interest for one of these roles, please email Mark. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/100 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/100 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:52:56 +0000 The Royal Variety Performance 2009 was hailed as the best ever as the full house applauded the acts in Blackpool last night. Her Majesty and HRH Prince Philip enjoyed 26 different acts including Bette Midler, Peter Kay (a Blackpool favourite) and Miley Cyrus. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/98 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/98 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:51:09 +0000 You may think that becoming a director means youve reached the pinnacle of your chosen profession and your knowledge and skills alone will reap guaranteed success, but have you ever stopped to think that you still have much to learn about the position youre in?It was no less a man than US president Abraham Lincoln that once said: I dont think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday, and you too should be thinking about improving your wisdom on a continual basis in order to gain the respect of those youve been entrusted to lead.Mark Mills, founder of DirectorSkills.co.uk, is a man who keeps learning through continual personal and business development, and is looking to pass that knowledge on to any director looking for guidance in areas such as boardroom speaking, composing presentations, leadership strategy and financial organisation.With success stories aplenty throughout his remarkable career, Marks advice has already helped numerous companies to achieve better business success, and a quick call to him today may help you to find truth in the old Chinese proverb that a single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study!Visit Director Skills today for more information. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/95 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/95 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:55:22 +0100 Homes 'may rise in value in 2009'A pool of potential buyers has been waiting to buy, Nationwide saysThe UK's largest building society believes there is a "reasonable chance" that house prices could end the year higher than they started 2009.Such an outcome was "unthinkable" a few months ago, the Nationwide's chief economist said.The Nationwide's latest house price survey showed prices rose by 1.3% in July compared with the previous month.The average UK home costs pounds158,871, with the annual rate of property value falls slowing sharply to 6.2%, it said.The three-month on three-month comparison of property prices - considered a less volatile measure than the monthly data - rose from 1% in June to 2.6% in July.This was the highest level seen since February 2007, when the housing market was booming.'Buyers' pool'Property values in July were 6.2% lower than the same month a year earlier, but this was a significant deceleration compared with the 9.3% annual house price fall seen in June."House prices have been remarkably resilient so far this year, despite a recessionary economic background with sharply rising unemployment," said Martin Gahbauer, Nationwide's chief economist.This "correction" was a response to the sharp decline in activity in the housing market at the height of the banking crisis last autumn, he said.Mr Gahbauer said there had been a pool of prospective buyers who had been "ready and able" to buy during the credit crunch but had been put off by the uncertainty in the economy.When the worst of the crisis was over, or averted, these buyers came back to the housing market, encouraged by low interest rates.The rise in demand and activity coincided with few properties being put up for sale, and so prices bounced upwards, he said.Lasting rise?A rise in mortgage approvals for house purchases, revealed by the Bank of England earlier in the week, signalled greater activity in the housing market in the coming months.In the short-term, the supply of homes for sale was determined by issues such as consumer confidence and job security, but construction was key over the long-term, said Mr Gahbauer.An estimated 100,000 homes are being built in 2009, a record low. This is far below the increase in the number of home-seekers, owing to migration and greater life expectancy."Over time, these shortages are detrimental to housing affordability and can contribute to future instability of prices," he said.The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said that the recent support for house prices was mainly down to a lack of supply of properties. "Our research shows that, while house prices are falling in the short term, they will inevitably increase in the long term because of a fundamental under-supply of housing," said NHF chief executive David Orr.Only 60% of new homes required to be built each year were being constructed, the NHF said. http://www.mark.tv/news/id/91 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/91 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:26:35 +0100 According to the Land Registry, house prices rose in June 2009 for the first time since January 2008 by 0.1%We're not through the recession yet but I do feel we are heading for the exit.Mark http://www.mark.tv/news/id/90 http://www.mark.tv/news/id/90