"I got more from a 15-minute conversation with Stewart than I did from years with my accountant!"
Bobby Banerjee
Elev8 Learning
“Working with MAYACHI, particularly John and Stewart, has been a genuinely positive experience from the outset. Our initial conversations were open, insightful and immediately valuable; they took the time to understand my business and offered practical, knowledgeable input without any pressure.
What stood out most was the depth of their expertise, especially on the recruitment side. Their specialist knowledge brings a real advantage and it is clear they understand both the strategic and operational challenges businesses face. Since our first meeting, their input has already had a positive impact, highlighting areas for improvement and offering clear direction.
Beyond their expertise, John and Stewart are simply a pleasure to deal with; approachable, professional and genuinely invested in helping. I have really valued the ongoing conversations and I see them as trusted partners going forward. They have already helped fill gaps in my own knowledge and I am confident they will continue to add value as my business grows.”
Tom Shorto
Tower Street Recruitment Solutions Limited
“We’ve recently engaged John & Stewart from MAYACHI as we needed some advisory support as a team of. We needed to make a few key strategic decisions that had us stumped up to this point and reached out to them for help.
They responded promptly, took the time to understand our issues by meeting us in person for a good few hours and they then came up with a brilliant solution to these problems that we simply wouldn’t have been able to do on our own.
We couldn’t be more pleased with the service. They are professional, engaging and we cannot recommend them highly enough”.
Neil Smith
Folk Recruitment
“I came to John at a crossroads with my recruitment business, excited by the potential but unsure how to fund growth and structure things properly. In one session, he cut through the noise, explained the numbers in plain English and gave me clear, practical steps on funding, expenses, tax planning and commission structures.
I left feeling confident, informed and with a concrete plan rather than guesswork. If you’re running a recruitment business and want grown-up financial guidance without the jargon, I’d highly recommend having a 2-hour free meeting with John at MAYACHI.”
Warren Howell
Med Sales Careers
“I’d only just got Lotus Recruitment off the ground and was confused about what I could claim, how to pay myself and how to plan ahead. In just one call, Stewart and John helped me understand my numbers, my tax position and how to run Lotus Recruitment like a real business. They translated complex tax and accounting stuff into plain English and showed me how to legitimately reduce my tax bill and maximise what I take home. In two hours, they had walked me through everything from management accounts, expenses, to dividend planning, even my pay & bill setup – in a way that actually made sense. Their session has probably saved me thousands in tax and avoided some nasty compliance surprises. As a new agency owner, I left feeling clear, confident and in control of my numbers for the first time. I’d highly recommend MAYACHI to any recruiter starting or growing an agency – a couple of hours with them is a no‑brainer.”
TJ Juttla
Lotus Recruitment
“I’d only just got Lotus Recruitment off the ground and was confused about what I could claim, how to pay myself and how to plan ahead. In just one call, Stewart and John helped me understand my numbers, my tax position and how to run Lotus Recruitment like a real business. They translated complex tax and accounting stuff into plain English and showed me how to legitimately reduce my tax bill and maximise what I take home. In two hours, they had walked me through everything from management accounts, expenses, to dividend planning, even my pay & bill setup – in a way that actually made sense. Their session has probably saved me thousands in tax and avoided some nasty compliance surprises. As a new agency owner, I left feeling clear, confident and in control of my numbers for the first time. I’d highly recommend MAYACHI to any recruiter starting or growing an agency – a couple of hours with them is a no‑brainer.”
Simon Penn
Penn Gregory Recruitment Ltd
“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.”
Danny Blake
Sentra Care
"Stewart is my new best friend! After receiving my free 2-hour consultancy session earlier this year, he has reminded me of what we are entitled to claim for our business. I had thought that the amounts were too insignificant to be a real cost saving, but having received my corporation tax bill this year, I realised I needed to act upon Stewart's advice, which has resulted in my tax bill coming down by around £8k - a substantial saving! I am now the “receipt queen” and have everything documented on a monthly basis moving forward. It's good to be reminded what we should be doing to save on tax where we can legitimately."
Kerry Greenland
Vantage Recruitment
"I had the absolute pleasure of being introduced to Stewart in 2025. He is smart, knowledgeable, professional and personable.
What impressed me most was that he pointed out things my accountant of 10+ years hadn't raised.
I would highly recommend Stewart's services to anyone looking for a trusted financial advisor in the recruitment industry (although I suspect his skills are very much transferable to other industries)."