in my bespoke designs, and orders have increased with bookings going into 2014 – I’m absolutely delighted.” Sanjay Lobo of Vistaprint.
co.uk commented: “Micro- businesses are the unsung heroes of the UK economy and we wanted to put some of our successful customers and their testimonials at the heart of our new adverts. Susan was chosen because of her special approach and attention to detail with her creative business card designs. It’s about using real people and real businesses to inspire others to use Vistaprint and see the results.” We are extremely pleased
for Susan, as advertising on this sort of scale is not usually possible for smaller businesses like florists. Hopefully the increase in sales will aid the development of her second studio - she is currently working from a purpose built studio in her garden!
Theo Paphitis' shops do well
Hardware store Robert Dyas, acquired by Theo Paphitis in July ‘12, reported an impressive 14.7% like-for-like growth between 1 November and Christmas Eve. Robert Dyas had recorded a fall
in operating profi t to £1.6 million from £2.8m in 2011. However, the business is now
performing very well and is also free from bank debt. Its forecast for the fi nancial year ending March 31, 2013 is for EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to be more than £4.5m. Theo Paphitis’ retail group
also includes stationery retailer Ryman and lingerie specialist Boux Avenue. Paphitis said his focus for 2013 will include expanding Boux Avenue further in the UK and overseas, continuing the positive work at Robert Dyas both in-store and online, as well as building on the
consistent performance Ryman has delivered. Eds Note: Look out for our next Big Interview when we discover how Theo makes it happen.
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