1 : WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECT AT SCHOOL ?
A : Tough one – either PE or engineering . I really enjoy anything practical and I have ended up following both of those paths in later life , becoming an engineer and football coach .
2 : WHO WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO , AND WHY ?
A :
Nigel Mansell . I love motor racing , he was fearless and a tenacious competitor .
3 : HOW DID YOU GET TO WHERE YOU ARE NOW ?
A :
Many things have contributed to where I am now , but it has mainly been relationships . I am fortunate to have excellent relationships with people I have worked with throughout my career and without those relationships and people , I would not be where I am now .
4 : WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE ORGANISATION ON AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK AND WHY ( EXCLUDING YOUR OWN )?
A :
Tough one as there are so many great businesses on the park … I think I will go for Siesta coffee shop , it ’ s a great place to grab a coffee and catch up with friends .
5 : WHICH AYCLIFFE BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL DO YOU TIP FOR FUTURE SUCCESS ?
A :
The Recovery Room and Next Gen Jiujitsu – both opening soon in our old building . JP and Ang will be a welcome addition to the community and their businesses will be a great addition to the business park .
6 : WHAT ’ S THE BEST BUSINESS DECISION YOU EVER MADE ?
A :
Setting up NC Group with my business partner , Ian Nelson . NC Group would never have been the success it is without Ian .
7 : |
WHAT ’ S THE WORST DECISION
YOU ’ VE EVER MADE ?
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A : |
Selling my Gibson Les Paul guitar . |
8 : IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION , WHAT WOULD IT BE ?
A :
Change from a five to four-day working week . It is something we may possibly look at in the future if we can make it work and not disrupt what we currently do .
9 : |
ARE YOU AN EARLY RISER OR
A NIGHT OWL ?
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A : |
Early riser – definitely . |
10 : WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS MANTRA ?
A : 1 – focus on quality , service and value ; and 2 – employ the best people , it ’ s so important that they fit our culture .
11 : WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A SMALL STARTUP ?
A :
Work hard , surround yourself with good people , have a robust plan and back yourself .
12 : WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE FOR YOU ?
A :
I am so fortunate that we have such a great team at NC , I can now look at how we grow and better support our customers .
13 : WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE FOR YOUR ORGANISATION ?
A :
Busy . We will be delivering apprenticeships , training programmes for industry and supporting people back in to work on a local and national basis . We are very proud of the work we do , and we want to continue helping people and businesses to develop and grow .
14 : WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THE PRIME MINISTER IF YOU SAW HIM ON AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK ?
A :
Invest in the North-East and our industries , it really is a great place to do business . You just need to look at the employers who work on the business park to see that .
15 : WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL CHARITY ?
A :
Restorative Cleveland – it ’ s close to my heart but they are doing some outstanding work in restorative justice and are really making a difference in reducing reoffending , enabling victims of crime to have their voices heard .
16 : WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL RESTAURANT ?
A :
Santinni ’ s in Shildon . Great food and lovely staff , definitely worth a look for anyone who has not yet been .
17 : WHAT WOULD BE YOUR IDEAL EVENING MEAL ?
A :
Anything with family and friends , I love all types of foods but it ’ s the company that makes the meal .
18 : WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME ?
A :
Well , when I ’ m not at work I coach u10s football at Darlington FC , so I don ’ t have much spare time . But what I have I try to spend time at home with wife and my two boys .
19 : WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FILM , AND WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE ACTOR ?
A :
Film would be Terminator 2 : Judgement Day – it ’ s such a great movie and the actor , Denzel Washington , is a brilliant actor .
20 : WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF ?
A : Local companies supporting each other , we see some of it happening now , but we can definitely do more .
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