ON THE SPOT - Name: John Gillibrand.
Birthplace: Manchester.
Company: Unity, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, Bolton.
Position: Senior partner.
Where did you start? KPMG, Manchester, qualified in 1984 and started my own business in 1989.
What Got You Interested? A friend of my parents, who had his own accountancy practice.
What is the secret of your success? A genuine interest in my clients and their business needs, a strong desire to meet their expectations, hard work, good people and sheer determination.
Best decision you ever made? Basing the business in Bolton, with its wealth of business community and transport links and the close proximity to larger cities such as Manchester and Preston.
Who has been your biggest influence? My fellow partners in the business.
What is your biggest concern about operating in your industry? Tax laws and employment law.
Favourite music: Eclectic music taste - anything from The Eagles to The Police, U2 and the Bodyrockers.
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