Theo paphitis is one of the uks most high profile businessmen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Paphitis has made the majority of his fortune in the retail sector. His family emigrated to britain in the 1960s and he first showed his business skills at the tender age of 15 when he successfully ran his north london schools tuck shop. Oct 01, 2007 learn how to be a success from the business lessons of the dragons and the financial advice of evan davis. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Theo paphitis was born in cyprus and emigrated to britain with his family in the 1960s.
His business interests are human resouces consultancy and outsourcing. Sorry, the book that you are looking for is not available right now. Born in cyprus, his family moved to britain in the 1960s and his formal working career started as an assistant to a lloyds of london broker before moving into retail at the age of 18. Knickers and stationery magnate theo paphitis has announced his departure from the show. Theo paphitis business speaker captain of industry. Northern ireland businessman scoops award from dragons. Angel adoree age, wiki, real name, parents, wedding, books, bio. His empire spans retail, property, finance and consumer goods. The business magnate may seem larger than life but he provided a rare glimpse into his personal life.
P aul mccaw is the managing director of belfastbased subbytech. What mr paphitis does in this book is describe a quite remarkable life, beginning as a child newly arrived from cypress and struggling not only with the language barrier but also with dyslexia and having to get through school at a time when those difficulties were very rarely supported. Learn how to be a success from the business lessons of the dragons and the financial advice of evan davis. Each episode follows the dragons james caan, deborah meaden, peter jones, theo paphitis and duncan bannatyne as they travel by bus around the united kingdom to find out what some of the budding entrepreneurs who had. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Theo paphitis is a cypriotborn british entrepreneur. Mar 18, 2011 4 million people watch the dragons on tv, now they can read their book. I found the book a lot of fun, very down to earth, and easy to read. Britains best loved business brains duncan bannatyne, deborah meaden, peter jones, theo paphitis, and richard farleigh along with economics expert evan davisdivulge the secrets of their success in this essential read. Theodoros theo paphitis is a british greekcypriot retail magnate and entrepreneur. By duncan bannatyne, deborah meaden, peter jones, richard farleigh, theo paphitis and james caan.
Theo paphitis tells his story of rags to riches with enthusiasm, sincerity and a. Enter the dragon by theo paphitis pmo governance by eugen spivak. On tour was a series of five episodes which aired between 6 september and 7 october 2009. Enter the dragon by theo paphitis 9780752894225 booktopia. Theo paphitis is a successful entrepreneur of greek cypriot origin. Success from pitch to profit duncan bannatyne, deborah meaden. Hes certainly not as rude as some of the other dragons and seems quite chilled out. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The 54yearold disagrees with millionaires who do not pass on wealth. With evan davis, duncan bannatyne, james caan, rachel elnaugh. In his book enter the dragon he shares a dozen rules to achieve business success. He appears honest and tells his rags to riches tale with sincerity. It runs fast and smoothly, and is very encouraging for those who want to get themselves out there starting their own business. The retail magnate and former millwall chairman made his millions from lingerie, homeware and stationery.
Entrepreneurial theo, set up his own company at just 23 and has since revived the fortunes of such notable. Paphitis said he was sad to leave after nine intense and funpacked series. The business magnate may seem larger than life but he provided a. Enter the dragon was the only one in the library it was a tiny library that looked like it may be interesting. If youve been reading my blog for a while you will know that i love to read business books. In 2010, she won the hearts of the dragons and received.
Further in his book enter the dragon, he tells the reader about behind scenes on. Britains best loved business brains duncan bannatyne. Theo paphitis talks about his life, his family and his extraordinary business career. Britains best loved business brains duncan bannatyne, deborah meaden. Image caption paphitis, 53, will focus on his retail business.
Theo paphitis companies ryman and robert dyas battle. Unfortunately i left the book behind me in the seat pocket. Theo paphitis is one of the uks most high profile businessmen with an empire spanning retail, property and finance. The 15 best quotes from the first episode of the new series. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Success from pitch to profit, theo paphitis outlines his golden rules for business success. Britains best loved business brains duncan bannatyne, deborah meaden, peter jones, theo paphitis and richard farleigh along with economics expert and presenter evan davies divulge the secrets of their success in this essential read.
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