North West Christmas convo: Phil Roberts of Beever and Struthers

Christmas is almost upon us and it’s been a well and truly exciting year for the North West business community.

With many of the region’s business people no doubt looking forward to grabbing a glass of wine and putting their feet up, or allowing themselves to slip into a post-roast dinner snooze while pretending to listen to the kids, at Bdaily we thought we’d bring you closer to the personalities behind some of the North West’s most exciting enterprises.

Today’s festive catchup is with Phil Roberts, managing partner of accountants and business advisors Beever and Struthers.

What did your business achieve in 2015?

A new client gain at a rate greater than one a working day achieved in respect of the financial year ended 30 September 2015.

What were some of the bigger challenges you faced this year?

Recruiting the right calibre of people to keep pace with the growth.

Does your business have anything exciting planned for 2016?

A roll out of our new brand, the first for 20 years.

Do you find any other North West businesses or their owners inspiring? If so, who?

The Done Brothers because of their continued drive and professionalism.

Give us one tip for a budding entrepreneur

Don’t ever give up!

Where’s your favourite village/town/city in the North West, besides where you live?

Upper Ramsbottom.

What would be your dream job?

Managing Manchester United.

Do you have a favourite Christmas song?

I believe in Father Christmas by Greg Lake of Emerson Lake & Palmer.

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