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Theo's interview with Young Enterprise covered by FE News
Theo's interview with Young Enterprise covered by FE News

Theo spoke about what it means to be an entrepreneur, the importance of talking about failure and what an enterprising mindset means to him.

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Media, News, FeaturedJuliet PowellNovember 23, 2020Comment
Theo speaks to SmallBusiness.co.uk on dyslexia and the importance of small business
Theo speaks to SmallBusiness.co.uk on dyslexia and the importance of small business

In an interview with Anna Jordan for SmallBusiness.co.uk, Theo discusses his journey with dyslexia, the evolving retail landscape and the importance of small businesses.

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Media, News, FeaturedJuliet PowellNovember 6, 2020Comment
Theo speaks to LBC on the Welsh government's COVID restrictions
Theo speaks to LBC on the Welsh government's COVID restrictions

In an interview with Tom Swarbrick, Theo discussed the Welsh government’s ban on “non-essential” items during the firebreaker lockdown.

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Media, NewsJuliet PowellOctober 27, 2020Comment
Theo joins judging panel for the Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards
Theo joins judging panel for the Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards

Theo joined the CEO of Santander, Nathan Bostock and Director of King’s College London’s Entrepreneurial Institute, Julie Devonshire in a judging panel for the final of the Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards 2020. The prestigious awards are a UK-wide business pitching competition for students and recent graduate.

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Media, NewsJuliet PowellOctober 2, 2020Comment
Theo Paphitis and Young Enterprise shine a light on young entrepreneurs
Theo Paphitis and Young Enterprise shine a light on young entrepreneurs

October 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Small Business Sunday (#SBS), TV Dragon Theo Paphitis’s small business initiative. To celebrate this milestone, Theo has partnered with national charity, Young Enterprise, to celebrate young entrepreneurs and give them a chance to grow their businesses as #SBS winners.

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News, FeaturedJuliet PowellSeptember 23, 2020Comment
Theo speaks to Radio 4's Today programme on evolving retail habits
Theo speaks to Radio 4's Today programme on evolving retail habits

Theo sits down with business correspondent, Katie Prescott to discuss how shopping habits have been changed by pandemic, business rates and the impact of local and national lockdowns on consumer confidence.

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Media, News, FeaturedJuliet PowellSeptember 18, 2020Comment
Theo discusses his business journey and shares advice as part of NatWest's Entrepreneur Accelerator programme
Theo discusses his business journey and shares advice as part of NatWest's Entrepreneur Accelerator programme

Theo sat down with the Head of Entrepreneurship at RBS, Gordon Merrylees, to discuss his business journey and to share tips and tricks to fellow entrepreneurs.

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Featured, NewsJuliet PowellSeptember 16, 2020Comment
Theo writes piece for The Sun, urging businesses to unleash the 'bulldog spirit' shown in the Covid crisis to prepare for Brexit
Theo writes piece for The Sun, urging businesses to unleash the 'bulldog spirit' shown in the Covid crisis to prepare for Brexit

In an op-ed for The Sun, Theo urges businesses to prepare for the changes that lie ahead as Britain heads towards Brexit on 31st December.

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Media, News, FeaturedJuliet PowellJuly 13, 2020Comment
Theo joins the Question Time panel to discuss the economy, jobs and housing
Theo joins the Question Time panel to discuss the economy, jobs and housing

Theo joined the panel for BBC Question Time on 25th June alongside Chief Secretary to the Treasury Steve Barclay MP, Jess Phillips MP, Finance Blogger Iona Bain, spoken word artist, George Mpanga and host Fiona Bruce.

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Featured, Media, NewsJuliet PowellJune 26, 2020Comment
Theo speaks to Talk Radio about the reopening of stores after lockdown
Theo speaks to Talk Radio about the reopening of stores after lockdown

Theo spoke to James Whale at Talk Radio following the the phased reopening of Ryman and Robert Dyas. They discussed the practicalities of the 2 metre rule, as well as the common sense of shoppers.

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News, Media, FeaturedJuliet PowellJune 15, 2020Comment
Theo speaks to BBC News about shops reopening after lockdown
Theo speaks to BBC News about shops reopening after lockdown

In an interview with BBC News, Theo discussed his experience of shops reopening after lockdown, the future of retail and the impact of rates and rents on physical retail.

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Featured, Media, NewsJuliet PowellJune 15, 2020Comment
Theo joins Radio 4's 'Any Questions to discuss the lockdown, retail and much more
Theo joins Radio 4's 'Any Questions to discuss the lockdown, retail and much more

Theo joins the ‘Any Questions’ panel to discuss all things retail, the impact lockdown and current affairs

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News, Media, FeaturedJuliet PowellJune 12, 2020Comment
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ABOUT THEO

Theo was born in Cyprus in 1959. His business empire spans retail, property, finance and consumer goods. Having left school at the age of 16 with no qualifications due to his dyslexia, he began work as a filing clerk in a Lloyds of London brokerage.

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