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We all know the companies , but what about the people behind them ? Here , we learn more about McHarg ’ s background , what ‘ success ’ looks like to him , and why resilience is among his top life lessons .
Q . PLEASE STATE YOUR TOP THREE LIFE LESSONS .
» At an early age , I spent time working in the family bakery business which involved early mornings and long days , often six days a week . I naively thought the tech sector would be much easier . I soon found out that setting up and running any business , whether selling cakes or software , requires hard work , long days and 100 % commitment .
AutoRek has been in business for 25 years . We have come through the dot . com crash , 9 / 11 market disruption , the global financial crisis of 2007 / 2008 and now we are all living through a global pandemic . You can have ambitious growth plans but must always build resilience , as there will always be unexpected events which are outside of your control .
You can ’ t do it all on your own ; business is a team game .
Q . WHAT DOES ' SUCCESS ' LOOK LIKE TO YOU ?
» When I was 14 years old I got my first computer , a Sinclair ZX81 . Since then , technology has been my passion . I am fortunate to be doing something that I am passionate about and to be working with a great team of people .
Q . WHICH ACTIVITY ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO WHEN THE PANDEMIC ENDS ?
» Simply meeting up with friends , having a good meal and a glass or two of wine !
Q . IS THERE ONE ITEM YOU COULDN ' T LIVE WITHOUT ?
» Not really , but I guess those who know me would say my phone .
“ YOU CAN ’ T DO IT ALL ON YOUR OWN ; BUSINESS IS A TEAM GAME ”
22 May 2021