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June 24, 2019

Belief Is Irresistible

Phil Knight the co-founder of Nike wrote this in his memoir Shoe Dog after describing the ease with which he could sell track shoes compared to […]
June 20, 2019
Mark Telford – Coach for accountants

People Don’t Know What They Want

“People don’t know what they want until you show it to them.” This is a great quote. It’s by Steve Jobs and describes so accurately what […]
June 17, 2019

What Was I Doing!

In June 1999 I started a new job with a mixture of emotions. Excited about the opportunity the new job offered, and terrified that I was […]
June 14, 2019
Mark Telford – Coach for accountants

Where Do I Start?

Recognising that your accountancy practice isn’t working the way you want is the first step. At this point it’s natural to feel a sense of overwhelming […]
June 13, 2019

When Do I Start?

I was 45 when I started my accountancy practice. It wasn’t a conscious “right, time to start”, it wasn’t a gut reaction. The decision required the […]
June 12, 2019
Mark Telford – Coach for accountants

Why Would I Want To Coach Accountants?

I run a successful and award-winning accountancy practice. I’ve created a great work/life balance and am in the fortunate position of being able to earn enough […]
June 11, 2019

It’s about you, not us.

I am focused on helping business owners achieve their goals. Yes, I do accounts and tax returns, making sure clients comply with legislation. But that is […]
February 13, 2019
Mark Telford – Coach for accountants

Becoming a Xero Accountant changed my life

It really did – honestly. Not in a spiritual kool-aid type way but becoming a ‘Xero Accountant’ helped me to change the direction of my career […]
February 13, 2019

The Light Bulb Moment – Bridging the gap between business & personal goals

The five questions every new business owner should ask themselves We all know that starting a new business is a test of nerve, energy and resilience. […]
November 29, 2018

Practitioner or guru: Who is best placed to support small practices?

There are a lot of places a practitioner can go for advice – but Mark Telford believes there is no better support network than your peers. […]
October 25, 2019

What is wrong with your accountancy practice – part 4 of 5

This is the fourth in a series of 5 blogs where I’m going to focus on what I consider the 5 key areas where accountants make […]
October 23, 2019

What is wrong with your accountancy practice – part 3 of 5

This is the third in a series of 5 blogs where I’m going to focus on what I consider the 5 key areas where accountants make […]
October 11, 2019

Share, Collaborate and Learn

I’m back in the office today after two incredible days spent attending The Gap workshops in London and sharing the experience with 50+ like-minded accountants on a similar […]
October 11, 2019

What is wrong with your accountancy practice – part 2 of 5

This is the second in a series of 5 blogs where I’m going to focus on what I consider the 5 key areas where accountants make […]