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CONSULTING SERVICES

I provide consultancy services online or in-person.

I have consulted with accountancy business owners for over 30 years.

Areas of expertise include:

Improving profitability

Service development

Reducing lock up (debtors/receivables and WIP)

Partner development

Delivering outstanding client service

Firm retreats and summits

And that is just the starting point.

Yes!

To discuss how I can help you further let’s meet on Teams or Zoom – no charge!

Client Testimonials

It has been a privilege to have Mark as our consultant for the last few years. His wise advice in planning our long-term strategy and then regular guidance to help us achieve those goals has been the catalyst that has moved our business to a new level.

Margaret Thornton

Managing Partner, Morgan Cameron

Our profession is not immune to disrupters like Uber. Mark is a disrupter, but the difference is that he is on our side. He profoundly but simply guides accountants with great advice which, if applied, will help make our businesses more sustainable and disruption-proof.

Billy Nield

Senior Partner, BDO, Cape Town

Mark’s insight on how to manage yourself was a massive help for our South African partners. If you want your partners challenged and get them to start thinking and living out the box, then you should look no further than Mark’s seminar and workshop range on practice management.

Butch Abbott

Chairman PKF, South Africa

I have listened to Mark’s management seminars on improving firm profitability. He many easy to implement steps that have enabled me to improve profitability significantly. His pinpointed and clear advice is logical and easy to implement.

Malcolm Traviss

Traviss & Co, Hampshire, UK

Mark’s curiosity, entrepreneurial insight and common sense approach to business has made him a powerful force in the management of public accounting firms all across the globe. He brings over 30 years of practical experience and keen observation to the profession, and hundreds – if not thousands – of firms have benefitted from his ideas. I’ve known Mark for most of his consulting career, have learned a tremendous amount from him and am proud to call him a friend.

Mike Platt

Inside Public Accounting, USA

Mark Lloydbottom is one of the most creative minds in the management and marketing of professional service firms. I have had the privilege of working with him for over 20 years and I learn something useful from every interaction. I endorse him whole-heartedly, unreservedly and enthusiastically.

Dave Cottle

Consultant and co-author of Clients 4Life

Wow – it seems like yesterday when I met Mark as he led a marketing retreat that I attended early in my career. From the start he inspired me with his depth of knowledge, cutting edge insight and positive energy. He continues to amaze me with his wisdom, creativity and love of the profession. I am proud to call him a role model, mentor and friend. Oh, how thankful I am for that chance meeting in Seattle 20 years ago!

Tracy Crevar Warren

The Crevar Group, USA and Switzerland

Mark has consulted with ABG and throughout this time gained the trust and respect of the partner group. His common sense and insightful approach combined with his passion and integrity have been of great value in helping us all focus on what to do to grow our firm.

Paul Berlyn

Managing Partner, ABG

I have listened to Mark’s management seminars on improving firm profitability a number of times. His easy to implement steps have enabled me to improve profitability significantly. His pinpointed and clear advice is logical and easy to implement.

Malcolm Traviss

Traviss & Co, Hampshire, UK

Mark has consulted with ABG and throughout this time gained the trust and respect of the partner group. His common sense and insightful approach combined with his passion and integrity have been of great value in helping us all focus on what to do to grow our firm.

Paul Berlyn

Managing Partner, ABG

Mark’s enthusiasm is boundless and his knowledge of practice management is second to none. He keeps things real and makes you think about ordinary challenges in a different way.

Barry Leibovitch, Tish Leibovitch

Essex, UK

I can’t say enough about how Mark has positively impacted my professional career. His insights, experience and teachings helped me transform my accounting practice, which I subsequently sold at a great profit. I highly recommend jumping at the opportunity to learn from Mark.

Erik Solbakken, CPA, CA

Creator Accountant Success Formula™, British Columbia, Canada

Having worked with Mark over many years, I know that his wise counsel is greatly appreciated by all who have been privileged to experience it. His unique style has enabled many to see that improvement is readily achievable.

Ken McManus

Assistant Director, Practice Support, ICAS

Mark is one of the really good guys! His knowledge and experience in the accounting sector have made him a true thought-leader for the industry. Sharing best practice from a lifetime of experience as a founder, manager and consultant to the sector, his work has become a must read for every ambitious business owner and practitioner.

Tom Dunkerley

Managing Director, Sift Media

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants engaged Mark to lead a number of our annual Practice Management Conferences and a number of workshops on practice management. Mark’s enthusiastic, honest and insightful presentations were extremely well received by our members who rated his knowledge of the subject, presentation style and audience interaction a staggering 95%! I believe that based purely on his seminar, firms could increase their net income per partner by 6-15%. It is always a pleasure working with Mark, and I recommend him to any practice, accounting association or Institute that is looking to hear a speaker who I can assure you will bring insight and wisdom to any conference.

Bridgitte Kriel

[Former] Project Director: Small and Medium Practices, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

Our business relationship spans 20 years. Mark’s numerous practice development seminars to my London-based CPD group were always thought provoking and practical. Mark’s vision about the accountancy profession is always miles ahead. I look forward to working alongside Mark in the next 20 years.

Jaffer Manek

CEO of Affilica International, InPractice Software

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