In April 1999, Mark set up Document Boss, now Boss Equity, an international mergers and acquisitions company for the software technology sector.
Over 23+ thrilling and sometimes backbreaking years, Mark has been personally involved in over 120 Software Tech acquisitions. His wealth of knowledge, wide-ranging contacts, and vast experience have proven invaluable over the years. His ability to find "the right fit" for client companies and practical approach has earned him a stellar reputation throughout the industry.
RAPID GROWTH FRAMEWORK FOR CLIENT COMPANIES
Over several years, Mark has developed and refined Boss Equity's "Equity Value Accelerator" (EVA™) service. This bespoke framework assists software tech CEOs and business owners in dramatically growing the equity in their businesses.
The EVA service, along with Mark's unique insight, uncovers the true strengths of a business by examining five critical areas to identify where improvements can be made to speed business growth and enhance the valuation at exit.
ENTREPRENEURIAL BACKGROUND
At the start of the 80's UK recession, Mark entered the thriving computer industry, where he sold data-storage products throughout the UK. During this time, Mark introduced a sales incentive program adopted in the UK, Canada, and the US.
Subsequently, he became the UK general manager for DSA: a German document software vendor management and scanning company operating across Europe.
During this time, Mark raised investment for several established and start-up EDM companies. And he helped to facilitate the MBO of DSA to form the Pan European company, Novadys.
Over the past thirty years, Mark has successfully run several businesses, one of which was based upon a flotation belt he created, called the "Aqua Runner Belt". This was later developed by Mark into a fitness class and training school for fitness professionals and sold all over the world. Another successful business venture Mark was involved in was called Acumen. This was a document management file management company that bridged the gap between the paper document management world and electronic documents, using RFIDs - tiny electronic transmitters that held information regarding location and content.
PERSONAL INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Mark is an award-winning photographer and an Associate of The Royal Photographic Society (ARPS); some of Mark's images can be found on Flickr. He is also a keen keep-fit enthusiast, training daily at his local weight-training and boxing gym
PODCASTER
Mark publishes a regular podcast called BOSS-it for executives and investors in the software tech sector, where he talks to people of interest in the software sector from across the globe.