"I got more from a 15-minute conversation with Stewart than I did from years with my accountant!"
Bobby Banerjee
Elev8 Learning
“I recently engaged Stewart at MAYACHI to review my company's financials.
Stewart was very patient and explained each section in a way that was easy to understand. Stewart revealed several areas where my own experience in such matters was lacking and was able to reduce my corporation tax and personal tax bills in the process.
What separates Stewart from others in his field is that he was also keen to understand the business set-up and gave some valuable help and advice regarding how to manage and motivate my internal staff."
Ben Sweeting
Asset Resourcing
“Stewart is one of the most driven, knowledgeable and loyal men I have ever worked with in business.
It's evident his ethics are built of loyalty, passion and integrity, and I have known and worked closely with him for years and would recommend him on so many levels.”
Toni Dines
Insurance Market Specialist
"I cannot recommend Stewart highly enough for his exceptional expertise and guidance as a NED in Finance. Since partnering with him, his input has been absolutely invaluable in helping us restructure and refine our group practice across India, Poland, the USA, and the Netherlands. His deep understanding of finance and strategic planning has brought clarity and direction to our operations, allowing us to navigate complexities with confidence.
In just a few months, Stewart has not only helped us establish a clear financial roadmap but has also identified opportunities for immediate savings—saving us £16k on our corporation tax already! His ability to align financial insights with actionable business strategies has been a true game-changer for Goldbridge.
Stewart’s collaborative approach, combined with his unwavering dedication to our success, has made a tremendous impact on our journey. If you’re looking for a NED who truly understands how to deliver measurable results and add value to your business, Stewart is the person to have by your side.
Thank you, Stewart, for your incredible support and for being such a vital part of our growth story. Here's to continuing this successful partnership as we look ahead to an even brighter future!"
Mo A.
GoldBridge Technology
“I recently had an initial complimentary meeting with Stewart, and I can’t recommend him enough! As someone just starting out with my own recruitment business, I was feeling a bit lost when it came to the financial side of things. Stewart’s warm and approachable way of working immediately put me at ease, and his depth of knowledge was clear from the start.
Stewart helped me understand how to set up my business finances properly, where to put my money to maximise interest, and clearly explained what I can and can’t run through the business. He also gave me great advice on how to reduce my corporation tax bill and provided guidance on how to run my management accounts and the benefits of doing this. Stewart broke everything down in a way that made it easy to follow and left me with a great plan to work from.
Whether you’re an established company or a new startup like me, I’d highly recommend Stewart to any business owner in the recruitment industry who wants to ensure their finances are managed in the best way possible. Thanks for all your guidance and support, Stewart.”
Chelsea Gordon (née Jenno)
Director & Founder - The Matching Room®
Bhav Patel
Octagon Group
"Stewart has been a Godsend, not only for our business, but for me personally!!! One thing I’ve learned from running businesses is that it’s very important to understand what you’re good at, but more importantly, also understand what you’re not good at and then surround yourself with the right people with the right skills to fill the skill gaps. Well Stewart and MAYACHI have definitely done that for us. I won’t lie, the numbers between the top and bottom lines pretty much bore me, but I knew for a while that I needed to understand those numbers better.
Stewart does this perfectly for me. He gives the details I need to understand them thoroughly, but doesn’t kill me with too much detail. It’s enabled me to make decisions for the business based on the data and numbers, rather than think and feel. That added to some really shrewd commercial recommendations, which have given us a clear ROI, then I think it’s fair to say it’s working. MAYACHI has been a fantastic decision, and I’m sure anyone who decides to do the same will not be disappointed."
Brady Adcock
Complete Security Recruitment Ltd
"It was a breath of fresh air speaking to someone so knowledgeable about the financial impact on recruitment businesses. Stewart’s expertise was so valuable, and I was immediately able to implement his cost savings initiatives following just one conversation with him. I would highly recommend all recruitment owners chat with Stewart."
Ben Lyons
Lyons Recruitment Ltd
"Whilst in the process of setting up my new agency, I took advantage of Stewart’s complimentary session and would highly recommend anyone in the same position doing so!
Stewart was a great sounding board and offered great advice, not just with the financials, but a wider set up to ensure the business would be set up to succeed from day 1. His advice and take on the financial side certainly switched my thinking and will save me money with his ideas and input. Stewart is well-placed and connected across the market, so make sure you give him a call if you are just setting out alone! I look forward to working with Stewart as the business and brand grow. Thanks for your help so far!"
George Parlour
Podium Search Ltd
"Deciding to set up your own business can feel like a pretty daunting task especially if it’s your first time. One of the areas where I definitely felt out of my depth was the financial side of things: should I be VAT registered, how do I pay myself tax efficiently, and what’s the best way to set everything up properly from day one?
My accountant wasn’t exactly forthcoming with guidance, but luckily, I had Stewart there to help me navigate it all. He offered a free two-hour session where we went through everything in detail, how to pay myself in the most tax-efficient way, and why being VAT registered from the start actually made sense for my situation.
They might sound like small things, but when you’re new to all this, having someone who can explain it clearly makes a massive difference. What really stood out to me was how approachable and supportive Stewart was not just in that session, but afterwards too. He was even on hand via WhatsApp when questions popped up, like whether the fees my accountant was charging were fair.
Honestly, his advice and support have been invaluable. If you’re starting out and want someone who genuinely cares about helping you get it right from the start, I can’t recommend Stewart enough.”