Being self-employed needn't feel lonely. This group is for small business owners in and around Hertfordshire. Your Local Leader for Hertfordshire is Jay Maniar. 

Jay Maniar is an experienced Finance & Operations professional with over 23 years of experience.
As an ex-Director of Operations for KPMG Middle East his interests and passions have always been with small businesses, start-ups and scale-ups.

Join this group to connect with like-minded founders, share knowledge, discuss challenges, and support one another. 

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With over 23 years of extensive experience in Finance & Operations, I'm a seasoned professional dedicated to supporting small businesses, start-ups, and scale-ups. Having previously served as the Director of Operations for KPMG Middle East, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.

My passion lies in empowering small businesses to thrive and succeed. I specialise in providing tailored financial solutions and strategic guidance

Being self-employed needn't feel lonely. This group is for small business owners in and around Hertfordshire.

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I started my first business at 17. Back in the 80&apos;s there was no internet, no support and I didn&apos;t have a network of friends or family that could help. Over the next 40 years I have started many more from a courier company to an in-flight catering business.
As I gained experience, I would willingly share it with others. Sometimes people just want to bounce ideas around with someone that has experience and knowledge that leave you motivated and better informed. Unfortunately, not everyone has that important network so I decided to volunteer for The Prince&apos;s Trust.
Having someone believe your idea and you as an individual is invaluable, especially when no one else does. One of my first Prince&apos;s Trust mentees would give me a dozen reasons to pack it all in and I would give him a dozen to keep going. He eventually went on to win the prestigious Pride of Britain Awards. I volunteered for the Trust for over a decade not just as an advisor but the interim Chair of the awards panel.
I am a qualified business advisor, an accomplished business mentor and an accredited business coach. But most of all, I have decades of experience supporting start-ups. My personalised approach to support gives clients the confidence to implement ideas with the skills and resources to hand. My entrepreneurial mindset helps them identify a wider audience for their products or services.
In my last role I was the lead for Enterprise &amp; Innovation within a housing association. I helped to start and support over 300 businesses and social enterprises across the North-West of England. I ensured start-ups had access to funding, support and premises.
I am also the Director of a waste management company, an innovating and patent pending service that increases the capacity of communal bins with a mobile compacting service.
My ongoing mission is to provide professional entrepreneurial support and advice to individuals looking to start up or grow their business.

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90 minute face to face consultation

If you are based in Manchester or Birmingham then we can schedule a 90 minute face to face meeting. Most topics are up for discussion regarding how to start or grow your business but I do not give financial advice. The meeting should help you identify your best customer base and how to approach them. It will leave you with clarity knowing how to take your next steps. 

Owning your own business is a stressful, lonely and never-ending experience. It can create sleepless nights and burn out just to keep things ticking over at times. Over the years I have found having the right people on my side and advising me has helped my businesses be successful and reduce my stress levels significantly.
I am a friendly and experienced adviser, mentor, and non-executive professional with a wealth of knowledge accumulated over 15 years of owning and managing my own businesses. I have been through the ups and downs that all honest business owners will admit to, and I have learned from some wonderful people through the years. My enduring enthusiasm for technology and business has transformed into a commitment to assisting small and medium-sized enterprises in navigating the intricate realms of general business and more specifically technology, cybersecurity, and data protection strategy.
I firmly believe that these critical areas should be drivers for the improvement of your business, ensuring its security and fostering increased efficiency. I am eager to offer my expertise in simplifying these complex subjects, tailoring them to be relevant and proportionate to the needs of your business. Understanding your risk position and legal requirements doesn’t need to be a terrifying process, and the path to improvement does not have to be expensive. Making little changes often will add up over time and be much more manageable.
If you are feeling burned out or overwhelmed in business, please reach out and let’s talk. Maybe you&apos;ve recently has a security incident and it’s giving you sleepless nights, let’s talk! All small businesses struggle with these topics and I promise you aren&apos;t the only ones who need assistance. Reach out to me for an initial, complimentary conversation about any concerns you may have. Let&apos;s discuss how I can help give you the knowledge and advice take control of these key areas for your business and so you sleep better at night.

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Owning your own business is a stressful, lonely and never-ending experience. It can create sleepless nights and burn out just to keep things ticking over at times. Over the years I have found having the right people on my side and advising me has helped my businesses be successful and reduce my stress levels significantly.
I am a friendly and experienced adviser, mentor, and non-executive professional with a wealth of knowledge accumulated over 15 years of owning and managing my own bu

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