Dragons’ Den’s Theo Paphitis gives boost to Pulborough artist

Last week, Iveta Goddard, owner of Iveta Goddard Ceramics, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet by Theo to his 500,000 Twitter followers. The weekly initiative, set up by Theo in 2010, now has over 2500 #SBS winners and supports small businesses in the UK.

Business and retail entrepreneur and self-confessed shopkeeper, Theo retweeted Iveta’s message to his almost 500,000 followers.

As a result, Iveta has an amazing increase of followers and more visitors to her website where all her ceramic products can be purchased with a ten per cent discount for new customers, with free delivery and a free thank you gift with every purchase.

She is also profiled on the #SBS website www.theopaphitissbs.com) that is exclusive to all Small Business Sunday winners.

Iveta said: “I’ve been in business for a few years now and just discovered #SBS at the beginning of this year.

“It is great to have support from Theo as it has been tough trying to raise my profile and Theo has recognised my hard work and helped spread the word about my business.”

Small business champion and Ryman Stationery, Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue Chairman, Theo Paphitis, said: “We are thrilled to welcome new #SBS members every week and highlight just how important it is to support our small businesses here in the UK.

“My vision is that everyone who has ever won an #SBS retweet from me becomes part of a friendly club; like-minded individuals who can share successes and learnings.

“The website will also give a valuable profile to the winners chosen and I wish Iveta Goddard Ceramics every success.”

Anyone looking for a re‐tweet from Theo should tweet him about their business on Sunday between 5pm and 7.30pm and include the hashtag #SBS.

Six lucky businesses are re‐tweeted every Monday at 8pm and then invited to enter their profile on the new website, attend the annual #SBS networking event and take advantage of the networking opportunities.

For more see https://www.ivetagoddard.co.uk/

For further information about Small Business Sunday please visit www.theopaphitissbs.com.