Theo explores how small businesses can deal with macro instability in his second column for Business Connect Magazine.
In his first column for Business Connect Magazine, Theo shares his thoughts on how small business owners can make AI work for their small business.
Theo Paphitis was the guest interview at HideOut Youthzone, in Gorton, Manchester on Thursday October 7th 2021. He was the first interviewee in fellow patron pro-Manchester’s series of business interviews to inspire Manchester’s top businesses.
Theo headed to Birmingham to the annual Autumn Fair and organised for 13 of his #SBS Small Business Sunday winners to have a free stand at the season’s largest trade show. Owing to the pandemic, winners from both the 2020 competition and 2021 competition came.
Each week, Theo rewards small businesses that tweet him @TheoPaphitis and describe their businesses in one tweet including the all-important hashtag #SBS.
This new credit union will enable retailers to ensure that their employees can access trusted, safe and affordable credit, savings and insurance products.
Our lives are ruled by rules. If you want to play the game, whether it’s football, cricket or even bridge, you have to learn the rules and play by them.
Watch the video from when Theo visited the Oxford Union to talk about his business career and what he has learned.
On Sunday, 3rd November, Theo appeared as a panellist on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. This week's show featured Chancellor Rachel Reeves discussing the recent budget, and newly appointed Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch outlining her vision for the Party.
On Monday 24th June 2024, Theo appeared on ITV’s Peston to discuss the current state of UK politics and his support for the Labour Party.
On Tuesday 23rd April 2024, Theo attended the Evening Standard’s SME XPO as a Headline Speaker.
On Thursday, 18th April 2024, Theo joined LBC’s Iain Dale to talk all things business and the High Street.
On Tuesday 26th March, Theo appeared as a panellist on BBC Radio 4’s The Today Debate, with this week’s topic being ‘How do we get Britain working?’
On Sunday, March 17th, 2024, Theo appeared as a panellist on 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg,' alongside Labour Member of Parliament Harriet Harman and Political Advisor Samuel Kasumu. Theo spoke about current affairs, business, and retail.
TV Dragon and #SBS Small Business Sunday Creator Theo Paphitis will be delivering a headline speaker at the Evening Standard’s SME XPO on Tuesday 23rd April 2024.
On Wednesday 7th February 2024, Theo joined Talk TV Presenter Rosanna Lockwood to share his insights on all things business, retail, current affairs and the state of the economy for entrepreneurs.
In Theo’s third column for Business Connect Magazine, he writes about finding the perfect work-life balance for small business owners.
Theo explores how small businesses can deal with macro instability in his second column for Business Connect Magazine.
In his first column for Business Connect Magazine, Theo shares his thoughts on how small business owners can make AI work for their small business.
Spring Fair announces #SBS Small Business Sunday winners in partnership with Theo Paphitis
Longstanding dyslexia champion Theo Paphitis has joined forces with the British Dyslexia Association, a leading voice for dyslexic people whose mission is to change society by removing barriers so that everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential. The ‘Dyslexia Empowerment Patron’ role is a first for the British Dyslexia Association, focusing on the opportunities that can be created around dyslexia.
A pivotal report commissioned by Theo Paphitis and his SME business network #SBS Small Business Sunday, have unveiled their long-awaited #SBS Roundtable report - a strategic insight and mitigation report into the current trends, challenges and opportunities facing UK SMEs.
On Thursday 26th May 2023, Theo appeared on BBC Question Time as a guest panellist to discuss the pressing issues in the news, this time hosted in Gravesend, Kent.
On the 1st of March 2023 TPRG and HP colleagues planted trees in the South Downs, kick-starting our five year partnership, and with the support of Forestry England, over 500 Hornbeams and Italian Alder trees were planted by the teams.
Between 10th and 13th December 2024, Theo will be running his #TheosXmasGifts social media giveaway competition, with some fantastic prizes up for grabs from his brands: Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre.
On Wednesday 30th October 2024, Theo Paphitis and colleagues across the business attended the Starlight Health Play Awards.
On Wednesday 30th November, Theo Paphitis delivered a NatWest Accelerator Funding Masterclass session to over 250 entrepreneurs from the current cohort in person.
On Sunday, 3rd November, Theo appeared as a panellist on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. This week's show featured Chancellor Rachel Reeves discussing the recent budget, and newly appointed Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch outlining her vision for the Party.
Since joining the Writing Instruments Free Recycling Programme, sponsored by BIC and managed by TerraCycle, in 2019, Ryman, owned by Theo Paphitis, has recycled over 3.5 million pens, allowing the equivalent of 35,000 kg of waste to be reused and repurposed.
Following Dyslexia Awareness Week, Theo has written his latest #PaphitisPerspective on centred around his experiences growing up with dyslexia.
On Wednesday, 11th September 2024, the London Graphic Centre (LGC) held an opulent judging and awards ceremony for the LGC Art Prize 2024 finalists, a competition supported by LGC Theo at the iconic London Graphic Garden Centre store in Covent Garden.
TV Dragon & Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has recently announced the return of his groundbreaking investment opportunity for UK small businesses - #SBS Invest, alongside small business supporters and fellow #SBS Investors F1 Superstar & MBP CEO Mark Blundell and Tiny Box Company CEO Rachel Watkyn.
On Tuesday, 24th July 2024, Theo Paphitis visited Number 10 Downing Street, having been invited to a business leaders' event hosted by Sir Keir Starmer.
Following the recent General Election, Theo Paphitis has written his latest #PaphitisPerspective on Labour’s first week in government.
On Monday 24th June 2024, Theo appeared on ITV’s Peston to discuss the current state of UK politics and his support for the Labour Party.
On Tuesday, 18th June 2024, Theo Paphitis joined the Leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, for a walk around Basingstoke to discuss Labour’s plans for revitalising the High Street should they win the 2024 General Election.