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Theo Paphitis

Theo Paphitis Biography

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Theo Paphitis is a British businessman and television personality. Born on September 24, 1959, he is known for his success in retail and television.

Theo Paphitis is a British businessman and television personality. Born on September 24, 1959, he is known for his success in retail and television.

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“One of the things I preach to all my staff is never be frightened to make a decision.”

Decision Frightened Staff

Author:Theo Paphitis

“There's not much difference between a fantasist and a visionary. We all have dreams and without dreams in business, I don't believe you can be successful. The trick is to turn them into reality.”

Believe Dream Reality Turns Differences Successful Don't Believe Tricks Being Successful Visionaries Believe You Can I Don't Believe You

Author:Theo Paphitis

“There's an old chestnut that asks whether an entrepreneur is born or made and I think it's a combination of both. You need the talent; without the talent you can't do it.”

Thinking Needs Made Asks Born Talent Entrepreneur Combination Chestnuts

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“You can have a worldwide shop from your bedroom. You can do things that weren't even dreamed of when I started off in business. It's why technology is the most wonderful thing for small businesses.”

Can Do Technology Wonderful Shops Bedroom Wonderful Things Small Business

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“Recession always encourages entrepreneurialism and innovation. It does that every time because when people have no options they look at other things.”

People Looks Doe Innovation Recessions

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“The thing I preach constantly is do your research; build your knowledge base. Don't just go into business on a whim or a prayer - and don't think 'I'm an entrepreneur so I have to take risks'. Entrepreneurs don't take risks. They take calculated risks; only the good ones.”

Thinking Prayer Risk Research Entrepreneur Whim Calculated Risk

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“The Internet means everything to everybody and it's growing by the day. You can't survive as a business, especially a small business, without having some form of good Internet presence; whether you're a shop or it's a showcase or just a way to talk to your customers.”

Way Mean Form Growing Internet Customers Shops Small Business Showcase

Author:Theo Paphitis

“The Internet is where we all go to for the first stop of information. It's not the library any more, it's the Internet and if I want to find out about Kate Russell, what do I do? I Google Kate Russell. Simple as that.”

Ifs Want Firsts Simple Information Internet Library Google Kate

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“There are three reasons to be in business. To make money, to have fun – and to make money.”

Reason Three Fun Business Making Money Having Fun

Author:Theo Paphitis

About the Author

Born: September 24, 1959
Known for: Magnate
Quotes: 9

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