The Next 100 Days Podcast

Rohit Maini - Accountancy

Rohit Maini · March 7, 2025

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Interview with Rohit Maini

Rohit Maini - Accountancy

Podcast: The Next 100 Days Podcast

March 7, 2025 · 46 min

Rohit Maini took over his father's accountancy firm after his father's sudden passing. He had to transition the business from a traditional paper-based practice to a more modern, digitised operation. Rohit brought in a new team and updated processes to better serve the firm's…

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Key topicsThe Power of Real Entrepreneurs and their StoriesRohit shares the value of learning from everyday entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses through perseverance and practical decision-making. Drawing on his extensive experience working with over 1,200 SMEs, he highlights how relatable, real-world examples offer more applicable lessons than the idealized journeys of celebrity entrepreneurs. Rohit explores the steps these business owners took to grow and scale, providing listeners with tangible insights to apply in their own entrepreneurial paths. Empowering SMEs: The Backbone of the Economy and the Need for AdvocacyRohit highlights the indispensable role of small and medium-sized enterprises in driving economic growth, job creation, and innovation. He discusses the unique challenges SMEs face, from scaling operations to managing finances, and shares actionable strategies for overcoming these hurdles. Additionally, Rohit explores how public policy can better support SMEs, emphasizing the need for management training, financial literacy programs, and equitable focus on smaller businesses rather than solely prioritizing large corporations. Through his work with over 1,200 SMEs and insights from _Everyday Empires_, Rohit advocates for a future where SMEs receive the recognition and resources they deserve to thrive. Breaking Down Barriers to Entrepreneurship: Starting Small and Thinking BigRohit shares insights on how aspiring entrepreneurs can take the first steps toward building their businesses without feeling overwhelmed by unattainable ideals. He discusses how success is achievable by focusing on small, actionable steps, using relatable examples from his podcast _Everyday Empires_ and his experience guiding SMEs. View all topics →

About Rohit Maini

Rohit Maini, podcast guest

Award-Winning Business Leader and Podcast Host

1,200+ Clients across two companies2023 winner Most Trusted Accountancy Practice2024 winner Best in Digital CommunicationsPodcast host Everyday Empires

Rohit Maini is the host of Everyday Empires, a podcast dedicated to making entrepreneurship accessible by sharing the authentic, unpolished stories of business owners and leaders who have built success through perseverance and practical decision-making. Rohit’s passion lies in breaking down the often-intimidating world of entrepreneurship, providing relatable insights and actionable advice that listeners can apply to their own journeys.

Alongside his podcast, Rohit is the Managing Director of two award-winning companies, Apex Accountancy and Business Clan, which collectively serve over 1,200 clients across a diverse range of industries. Under his leadership, Apex Accountancy was named London’s "Most Trusted Accountancy Practice" (2023), while Business Clan earned "Best in Digital Communications" (2024).

Rohit’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply personal - during the pandemic, he stepped up to lead his family’s accounting firm following the sudden passing of his father. This experience not only shaped his leadership style but also reinforced his belief that entrepreneurship doesn’t follow a one-size-fits-all path. His background in corporate finance, where he worked on multi-million-dollar deals, provides him with unique insights into both large-scale business operations and the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Through Everyday Empires, Rohit strives to inspire listeners by making entrepreneurship relatable, offering lessons from real business owners, not just celebrity entrepreneurs.

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About this episode

Rohit Mainitook over his father's accountancy firm after his father's sudden passing. He had to transition the business from a traditional paper-based practice to a more modern, digitised operation. Rohit brought in a new team and updated processes to better serve the firm's long-standing clients.

Summary of the PodcastBalancing compliance and advisory servicesRohit discussed the importance of compliance work, but also emphasized the need to provide more strategic advisory services to clients. He aims to be a trusted business partner, helping clients make better financial decisions to grow their companies. Rohit sees technology as an enabler, allowing his team to be more efficient on compliance while focusing more on advisory.

Expanding services beyond accountancyIn addition to accounting and tax services, Rohit's firm has acquired a consulting practice that provides marketing, HR, and other business advisory services. This allows Rohit to offer a more comprehensive suite of support to help clients succeed.

Rohit's podcast and entrepreneurship focusRohit hosts a podcast called "Everyday Empires" which aims to make entrepreneurship more relatable and accessible. He wants to not only inspire potential entrepreneurs, but also provide practical guidance and resources to help them take the leap and start their own businesses.

Exploring AI and technology integrationTowards the end of the meeting, Rohit and the hosts discussed the potential for integrating AI and other technologies into Rohit's accounting and consulting practice. They see opportunities to enhance compliance work and provide more valuable insights to clients.

The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Graham founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world's biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.

Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

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