L-R: Dawn and Theo
Last week, Dawn Martin, Founder and Owner of DCM Support Services Limited based in Bourne, Lincolnshire, was thrilled to be recognized with the prestigious #SBS award by renowned entrepreneur and business mogul Theo Paphitis at his annual Small Business Sunday (#SBS) event in Birmingham after she was selected to win the award in November 2023.
The #SBS initiative, founded by Theo in 2010 aims to champion and promote small businesses across the UK. Each week, Theo selects a handful of exceptional businesses to showcase and promote to his substantial online following. She is also profiled on the #SBS website that is exclusive to all Small Business Sunday winners.
Business and retail entrepreneur and self-confessed Shopkeeper, Theo re‐tweeted DCM Support Services message to his over 500,000 Twitter and Instagram followers. They are also profiled on the #SBS website (www.theopaphitissbs.com) that is exclusive to all Small Business Sunday winners.
Dawn Martin said, “I have been a Personal and Executive Assistant for many years in various industries and it had always been my ambition to one day have my own Virtual Assistant company. After being made redundant following furlough back in 2020 I realised that if I was ever going to take that leap, now would be the time! Three years later It is great to have support from Theo as this helps raise the company profile and has helped spread the word about what I do to his following”
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 re-tweet 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 DCM Support Services Limited every success.”
Anyone looking for a re‐tweet from Theo should tweet on Twitter or do an Instagram post to him about their business on Sunday between 5 PM and 7.30 PM and include the hashtag #SBS. Six lucky businesses are re‐tweeted every Monday at 8 PM and then invited to enter their profile on the new website, attend the annual #SBS networking event and take advantage of the networking opportunities.
