Theo Paphitis

What makes business exciting is that you don't need a fancy degree, and anyone can do it.

— Theo Paphitis

It's called common sense, but it's not common. Most people don't have it.

— Theo Paphitis

I'm a very considerate spender. I'm a shopper, and I do spend money, but I think about it first.

— Theo Paphitis

I try to support local traders. The service makes up for any extra cost.

— Theo Paphitis

I was lucky enough to find my passion early - in retail - and I have done well but, most importantly, loved…

— Theo Paphitis

Politicians are elected to do what is right, but too many are just doing what is right for the party.

— Theo Paphitis

People in emerging markets want to do business with the U.K. I don't see why the U.K. should be penalised for this.

— Theo Paphitis

A lot of multinationals have long, drawn-out processes and are pretty useless at putting products on the shelves quickly.

— Theo Paphitis

Save money; never rely on other people to lend you money. We call it having 'walking the streets' money - money in…

— Theo Paphitis

Stack the cards in your favour, and in a casino, you'll get arrested and put in prison, but in business and in…

— Theo Paphitis

My whole business philosophy is based on a risk-reward ratio. But it's got to stack up. If it doesn't, don't do it.…

— 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…

— Theo Paphitis

The high streets I remember best were Seven Sisters Road in north London and then sunny Peckham in south London after we…

— Theo Paphitis

My vision is that everyone who has ever won an #SBS retweet from me becomes part of a friendly club. Like-minded individuals…

— Theo Paphitis

If the cash runs out, it's like a heart attack for you and your business. Keep that front and centre of your…

— Theo Paphitis

Businesses might have been helped by the ability to promote themselves on the Internet, but they have also been hit by the…

— Theo Paphitis

The Internet has heralded a revolution in our society. It has transformed the way we do business, entertain, communicate, and travel. In…

— Theo Paphitis

In my early teens, I was working in a Wimpy Bar and delivering cab company cards to make cash. I also ran…

— Theo Paphitis

I was useless in the classroom; I would spend my time looking out of the window after the first 10 minutes. But…

— Theo Paphitis

Every successful high street needs a catalyst that starts making people want to come there, and independent shops can be that catalyst.…

— Theo Paphitis

Making the first million is hard; making the next 100 million is easy.

— Theo Paphitis

A small business can survive for a while without making a profit, but if its cashflow dries up, the impact is fatal.

— Theo Paphitis

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

— Theo Paphitis

When we arrived in the U.K. on the banana boat, we settled right by Old Trafford.

— Theo Paphitis

I don't really sleep until gone midnight anyway. It takes me a while to calm down before my mind allows me to…

— Theo Paphitis

I've always maintained the basic business principles of keeping it simple, doing your homework, hard work, and common sense.

— Theo Paphitis

I started work at 13, had three or four part-time jobs, and learnt very quickly the values of work.

— Theo Paphitis

I can walk all day in malls, shopping centres, high streets - I love it.

— Theo Paphitis

If someone underestimates you because you are warm and approachable, then you have an advantage over them.

— Theo Paphitis

When making an investment, the people are more important than the product.

— Theo Paphitis

Women have to work harder to be in the same position as a fella because they often have to balance work with…

— Theo Paphitis

Becoming a campaign representative for the somewhereto_ re:store campaign was a simple choice.

— Theo Paphitis

The more we learn about dyslexia, the more able we will be to help those with it.

— Theo Paphitis

Online is not contributing in the same way as the high street in terms of business rates and to the local community.

— Theo Paphitis

The government must recognise that taxing retailers differently is reckless.

— Theo Paphitis

What I've achieved with Boux Avenue is what I always wanted to achieve with La Senza.

— Theo Paphitis

I am for a transactional tax at the point of purchase for both online and physical retail.

— Theo Paphitis

I like the odd day relaxing by the pool, but I couldn't stand to sunbathe for an entire week.

— Theo Paphitis

The eight years I spent at Millwall were among the best times of my life.

— Theo Paphitis

'Dragons' Den' and 'The Apprentice' have opened people's eyes to what they can do.

— Theo Paphitis