Theo Paphitis

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❌ #SBS is now CLOSED ❌

Well done to everyone who entered, this week's winners will be announced tomorrow evening at 8pm !

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🔔 #SBS Small Business Sunday is now OPEN! 🔔

Start posting about your #smallbusiness !

📸 Describe your business in the comments or in a separate post whilst tagging my account and using #SBS in your post wording.

👉 Tag and follow Theo Paphitis

⏰ Only enter between 5-7:30pm

🌟 Show your passion - stand out by showing what makes your business unique !

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#SBS Small Business Sunday opens at 5pm !

Check out my top tips on how to enter: https://t.co/NiR50w1EBf

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When I set off on my business journey, I was all optimism with very little experience - the best way to do it !

There’s nothing wrong with being optimistic. Truthfully, if you fully understood what was coming - the uncertainty and the setbacks - you might never start at all.

A bit of optimism carries you through the beginning. The skill comes in using your experiences to frame each decision.

#businessjourney #advicepost

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Great to visit @Battersea_ Dogs & Cats Home with Peter Laurie last week and see the excellent work they do !

It was a really insightful visit, and meant I also got to meet the gorgeous Liora (in the second photo)...who will be a mere 60kg when fully grown 🥴 .

Big thanks to Peter for your time, and to the whole Battersea team for the amazing work you do every single day.

#batterseadogsandcatshome

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Congratulations and welcome to this week's 6 #SBS Small Business Sunday winners !

From Instagram:
@ sketchy_hounds
@ mrs. summerbeeready
@ caioligiftco
@ sparkcardsgames

From LinkedIn:
Gareth Thomas (Home and Away Gaming)
Paul Martin (Tamar Technology Services)

#SmallBusinessSunday #SupportSmallBiz #ForWinner

@TheSBS_Crew

[Theo Paphitis @TheoPaphitis]

Don’t fall into the habit of accepting things just because “that’s how it’s always been done.”

The most effective businesses stay curious and consistently ask: could this be done differently, better or more simply?

That one question challenges assumptions, unlocks new ideas and is often where real progress begins.

#BusinessAdvice #MondayMotivation

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❌ #SBS is now CLOSED ❌

Well done to everyone who entered, this week's winners will be announced tomorrow evening at 8pm !

[Theo Paphitis @TheoPaphitis]

🔔 #SBS Small Business Sunday is now OPEN! 🔔

Start posting about your #smallbusiness !

📸 Describe your business in the comments or in a separate post whilst tagging my account and using #SBS in your post wording.
👉 Tag and follow Theo Paphitis
⏰ Only enter between 5-7:30pm
🌟 Show your passion - stand out by showing what makes your business unique !

[Theo Paphitis @TheoPaphitis]

#SBS Small Business Sunday opens later today ! Here's some tips on how to enter: https://t.co/NiR50w1EBf

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Yesterday's visit to the University of Derby was, once again, a truly valuable experience.

From championing entrepreneurship in education to focusing on real-world skills and employability, Derby continues to lead by example in preparing students for today’s business world.

Recently named UK University of the Year (Uni Compare 2027) and ranked number one for employability, it’s clear they’re getting the balance right - combining academic learning with hands-on experience, industry connections and an entrepreneurial mindset.

I am proud to be the University’s Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship, and it’s always a pleasure to spend time with students, sharing practical insights on resilience, business and building a successful career - whatever direction they choose.

It was great to sit down with Dr Sarah Charles to discuss how entrepreneurship can be embedded into the curriculum, as well as join Alex Charles for a session on “Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Potential”. Thought-provoking conversations, and hopefully useful ones too.

It’s brilliant to see education and business coming together like this to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

To the students at Derby: stay curious, keep your eyes open and remember… business is often just common sense.

See you next time, Derby.

#Entrepreneurship #UniversityOfDerby #Employability

@DerbyUni

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A huge congratulations to my #SBS Small Business Sunday winners for this week...

From Insta:
@ thedogwalkernottingham
@ julia_helen_millinery
@ roobieofficial
@ tollerstoys
@ thepostiecompany

From X:
@MyDreamKitchen_

Welcome to the community !

#SmallBusinessSunday #SupportSmallBiz #ForWinners

@TheSBS_Crew

[My Dream Kitchen @MyDreamKitchen_]

@TheoPaphitis 🔔 #SBS
Since 1998, My Dream KITCHEN has helped thousands of homeowners create their dream kitchen.
Two showrooms. 28 years of experience. Bespoke German & British kitchens designed around our clients.
@TheoPaphitis #SBS #SmallBusinessSunday

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❌ #SBS is now CLOSED ❌

Well done to everyone who entered, this week's winners will be announced tomorrow evening at 8pm !

[Theo Paphitis @TheoPaphitis]

🔔 #SBS Small Business Sunday is now OPEN! 🔔

Start posting about your #smallbusiness !

📸 Describe your business in the comments or in a separate post whilst tagging my account and using #SBS in your post wording.

👉 Tag and follow Theo Paphitis

⏰ Only enter between 5-7:30pm

🌟 Show your passion - stand out by showing what makes your business unique !

[Theo Paphitis @TheoPaphitis]

#SBS Small Business Sunday opens at 5pm today !

Check out my top tips on how to enter: https://t.co/NiR50w2cqN

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There are a few days each year that remind you how much the people around you matter.

Our annual charity shoot is one of them.

It is more than just an event - it is a chance to step away from the day-to-day, reconnect with friends and colleagues, and build new relationships in a relaxed, meaningful way. What makes it even more special is the shared purpose behind it all: coming together to support causes that genuinely make a difference.

Every year, this event is a highlight in my calendar, and it always reinforces the same lesson: surround yourself with good people, and great things tend to follow.

Here’s to another fantastic day of connection, generosity and impact at the 2026 charity shoot.

#communitymatters #businessnetwork

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Congratulations to this week's #SBS Small Business Sunday winners !

From Instagram:
@ bohobloomuk
@ cat. and. caboodle
@ ooshky_justadrop
@ by_jay___

From LinkedIn:
Kathrin Funnell (Saffire Chocolates)
Dhari Sachdev (Dhari the Designer)

#SmallBusinessSunday #SupportSmallBiz #ForWinners

@TheSBS_Crew

[Theo Paphitis @TheoPaphitis]

Want to know the truth? I’ve never invented anything, and I’ve never had a completely original idea.

What I do is look for inspiration. That’s the power of networks and conversations - the right people spark something in you. A passing comment, a shared experience, a different perspective… and suddenly a new idea forms.

Innovation isn’t always about creating from nothing; it’s about connecting the dots better than anyone else.

#Advice #MondayMotivation #Networking #Entrepreneur

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❌ #SBS is now CLOSED ❌

Well done to everyone who entered, this week's winners will be announced tomorrow evening at 8pm !