In this interview with Alan Chen, the CEO of FreeCashFlow.io, a leading agency specializing in e-commerce and online business accounting andbookkeep ...
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Mark Stewart
Mark Stewart
Expertise
Business tax accounting, Business financial strategy, Business management, Financial media and marketing
Currently
In-house CPA
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA), ESADE Ph.D., Harvard Business School
Mark Stewart is the in-house Certified Public Accountant for Step By Step Business and an accomplished author and financial media specialist.
Education
Mark earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from ESADE and his Ph.D from Harvard Business School and has been a CPA for over 30 years.
Experience
Mark is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience in business tax accounting, and strategic financial planning. He has served in management and advisory roles for domestic and international companies, building financial plans designed to support rapid growth strategies. He is also an expert in financial media and marketing.
He began his career in financial media as a personal finance editor at Investopedia. He then became a Senior Editor and Senior Producer at Investopedia, overseeing all live-action video content, including branded video series, educational content, and sit-down profiles of the biggest names in business, tech, and finance. In 2017, his video work won the Gramercy Institute Financial Content Marketing Awards.
Mark held leadership roles in financial media sales as SVP Sales at Seeking Alpha, Executive Director at The Wall Street Digital, and Sales Director at MarketWatch.
Mark sits on the Executive Board of Directors for the Financial Communications Society.
In his current role with Step By Step Business, a company focused on helping aspiring entrepreneurs, he has been entrusted with developing compliance programs and quality control policies to ensure the highest level of quality in both the customer and employee experience.
Recent articles
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The Financial Blueprint for Online Business Success by Alan Chen
Mark Stewart
Published on December 26, 2023
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Carl Gärdsell on Mastering Cryptocurrency Taxation with Divly
Mark Stewart
Published on December 20, 2023
In an interview with Carl Gärdsell, CEO and founder of Divly, we take a peak into the world of cryptocurrency taxation. Gärdsell shares the unique ...
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![10 Best Small Business Loans for Startups](https://stepbystepbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-Best-Small-Business-Loans-1024x612.jpg)
10 Best Small Business Loans for Startups
Mark Stewart
Published on October 30, 2023
Surprisingly, 50% of small businesses encounter financial hurdles in their first five years. Finding the right loan can be a lifeline, steering your ...
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Mortgage Brokerage
Mark Stewart
Published on May 27, 2022
These are the critical aspects you should evaluate when launching your mortgagebrokerage: Licenses and certifications — Get the necessarymort ...
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![13 Steps for Starting a New Accounting Practice](https://stepbystepbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/How-to-Start-an-Accounting-Firm_Thumbnail-1024x612.jpg)
13 Steps for Starting a New Accounting Practice
Mark Stewart
Published on February 9, 2022
Important elements to think about when starting your accountingfirm: Professional certifications — Ensure that you and your staff have thenec ...
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How to Pay Sales Tax for Small Business
Mark Stewart
Published on January 17, 2022
One of the best things about starting a new business is the taxes. Just kidding. But you will indeed have to deal with taxes, likely including sales ...
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From Advice to Assets: Starting a Financial Coaching Business
Mark Stewart
Published on July 28, 2021
Here are the most important things to consider when starting your financial coachingbusiness: Certifications and licenses — Ensure you have a ...
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