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\n\tMark Holton has more than 30 years\u2019 experience as an Accountant and Tax Agent in practice. Mark has developed specialised skills in corporate presentations and training with extensive experience in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Canada. \u00a0Mark is a lively and entertaining speaker, whether as a key-note addressing large audiences, the facilitator of a Partner Retreat or Conference, or the leader of Professional Development course. His engaging speaking style means that his audiences are always alert and entertained at his events.He is also a respected consultant in taxation and business management, in particular business advisory services implementation and delivery using key structured advisory systems and software.<\/p>\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Mark holds a Master of Commerce Degree as well as several post graduate qualifications in Accounting and Management. He also has a Degree in Adult Education and an Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning.<\/p>\n
Mark sits on the Board and is Honorary Treasurer of Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney, a position he has occupied for 25 years. He is also the founding Chairman of The New South Wales Central Coast Academy of Sport for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n\t\t
Mark Holton is one of Australia\u2019s most respected trainers and presenters specialising in the business and financial services sector. Mark has delivered corporate presentations and training to a range of audiences, from one-one-one sessions to large professional associations.His ability to engage his audience, his passion for knowledge and his capacity to communicate complex systems in simple terms make him a leader in his field. His advice is valued by his clients, his peers and the many community organisations that he assists.Mark is a much sought after speaker for seminars, conferences and other functions. He is able to successfully deliver a positive message using this extensive business knowledge, anecdote and his unique sense of humour.<\/p>\t\n\t\t\t\t![\"MFAA](\"https:\/\/smithink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/478\/2019\/05\/t4.jpg\")
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Below are some topics Mark has presented which can be tailored to specific audiences. He is also open to suggestions and will work with you and your specific requests.<\/p>\t\n\t\t
How to professional service firms re-focus from compliance services to value-added reliance services? Mark shares his innovative process that includes insights on the contact firm structure and infrastructure, turning numbers into knowledge, action planning and identifying your client’s additional needs.<\/p>\t\n\t\t
With a market full of business advisory solutions, selecting the most appropriate can be a challenge. This session will consider the available options and will highlight findings from the Smithink<\/em> Accounting Firm Technology Survey on the successful delivery of business advisory services.<\/p>\t\n\t\t What are the common mistakes made by professional services firms when undertaking business advisory work? Mark shows you how to avoid these key pitfalls, covering issues such as commitment and capacity, staff selection, equipping with Business Advisory Champion and finding the right clients to work with.<\/p>\t\n\t\t Today’s consultant or coach must provide high-level advisory services as well as simple accounts management. Learn how to be a proficient storyteller, extracting meaning from the numbers and helping clients understand their financial story, using web-based techniques like the 4 Chapters, the Power of One and the 3 Big Cash Flow measures.<\/p>\t\n\t\t A quarterly Board of Advice client meeting is the “low hanging fruit” opportunity that all accounting firms can maximize. In this session, 1Mark shows how to deliver high-value meetings with a structured approach and engaging content that builds client accountability.<\/p>\t\n\t\t Recently returned from the Exceptional Leaders program at Disney University in Anaheim, California, Mark shares his insights on the hugely successful Disney management model of “on stage and off stage” service delivery and “over managing” through an attention to detail that drives success.<\/p>\t\n\t\t Maximize opportunities to deliver consulting and planning services based on the backbone of compliance work. Mark will illustrate how you can build growth into your business with financial performance analysis, forecasts and projections, measured futures business models and ‘what-if’ scenarios to help clients establish clear objectives.<\/p>\t\n\t\t Being in business is a constant battle of key decision making – should I or should I not? Do I commit? This session will show you the impact of key financial decisions before they are made. Any debit or credit? You must know in advance!<\/p>\t\n\t\t Mark has delivered presentations to many organisations both large and small, in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and the United States. He is a confident and competent presenter who draws upon a wealth of business and financial knowledge blended with practical experience to deliver his message.<\/p>\t\n\t\t Delivering more business advisory services<\/p>\t\n\t\t Implementing the Enabler 7 Steps to Success System<\/p>\n\t\t Engaging the right clients on day one<\/p>\n\t\t Creating a customized business advisory client proposal<\/p>\n\t\t Developing a business advisory implementation plan<\/p>\n\t\t Creating the accountability measures around the plan<\/p>\n\t\t Running the ideal first client consultation<\/p>\n\t\t Explaining outcomes in terms the client can understand<\/p>\n\t\t Selling and marketing your advisory services<\/p>\n\t\t Delivering high-end lucrative add on services<\/p>\n\t\t I am very happy to say, that you exceeded my expectations, and you succeeded in getting all of my team enthused. I see huge value in the training program that you so professionally presented to us.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Mark is true pioneer in the field of training financial advisors how to provide high-quality business advisory services to their clients. He teaches you how to look to your business in whole new (and more profitable) way. His high energy and enthusiasm make him dynamic and engaging presenter.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Thanks you for your Financial Management presentation at the PGA National School. Our evaluation of the Training School confirms a high level of satisfaction amongst the trainees and your contribution is invaluable in terms of the trainees\u2019 professional and academic development. The ability to draw upon your industry knowledge enables the intensive school programs to maintain the high standards that are synonymous with the Australian PGA. We certainly appreciate your willingness to involve yourself developing the next generation PGA members.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Sincerest thanks for your wonderful presentation at our conference last Thursday. Staff were most impressed and inspired by what you had to say. You certainly challenged some of our thinking \u2013 which is what we wanted.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Founding Director Who is Mark Holton? Mark Holton has more than 30 years\u2019 experience as an Accountant and Tax Agent in practice. Mark has developed specialised skills in corporate presentations and training with extensive experience in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Canada. \u00a0Mark is a lively and entertaining speaker, whether as a key-note addressing…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":854,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n\n\t\t\t3. 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