Theo Paphitis started his career at 16 as a tea boy/filing clerk
with an insurance brokers, and set up his first company at the age
of 23.Since then, he has purchased and turned around ailing
companies such as Ryman the Stationer, Contessa and La Senza
lingerie chains, Partners the Stationer, and even Milwall FC,
taking it from administration to the FA Cup Final. Theo also
appears on the BBC's Dragons' Den where he has invested in
businesses including the iTeddy and Reggae Reggae Sauce.
In this video interview with the successful entrepreneur and
Dragon, Theo Paphitis, compares the business owner to the
entrepreneur and tells a story of how a sack of potatoes saved him
from a potentially fatal parachute experiment. Hear about whether
Theo prefers to work alone or with in a partnership and his expert
advice on stacking the cards in your favour. Market research and
knowing your product are key ingredients to a successful
entrepreneur and Paphitis recommends always saying one step ahead
of the game.
Smarta Business Builder
To help you on your business journey, we've created Smarta Business Builder, the complete online
tools package for growing your business. Website
Builder, Business
Plans, Accounting
Software, Legal
Documents and Email - all in one place
- from just £20 per month with no contract! Try it out today.