Christmas Spotlight: Doug Main Of The Bigger Boat

Year after year, our festive spotlights prove very popular on our business pages. So, our advent calendar of business people is once again back for 2019! For every day of December, we’ll be putting a notable name from the North through their paces, with 12 quickfire ‘one word’ questions…

Next up, it’s Doug Main, creative director at The Bigger Boat.

Sum up 2019 for your business, in one word

Busy.

And a word that summarises how you expect 2020 to pan out?

Busier!

What’s the one word from this year you’re sick of hearing?

Brexit.

And the one you hope to hear more of in the 12 months ahead?

Remain.

Which fellow Yorkshire business has impressed you this year?

Skate it Yourself.

If you could have one present for Christmas what would it be?

Trip to the Space Station.

What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever bought for someone else?

Two-star Michelin meal.

What do you think is the most under-rated thing on your Christmas dinner plate?

Sprouts!

How many people will be around your table on Christmas day?

Seven – plus a dog!

And which word would you use to sum up the ambience?

Stuffed.

Your favourite Christmas tipple?

Amaretto coffee.

And a message to your friends, family, colleagues and peers as they welcome in 2020? (you can have more than one word for this one!)

Be nice to your suppliers, staff and clients. Life’s a lot easier when everyone’s being kind.