Ruth and Theo Pathitis
A West Midlands based mum run business has received a business boost from Retail Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Ruth Lue-Quee owner of My Mummy Teacher, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small Business Sunday’ and was one of six weekly winners to gain a retweet or repost by Theo to his over half a million Twitter and Instagram followers.The weekly initiative, set up by Theo in 2010, now has over 3,500 #SBS winners and supports small businesses in the UK.
Business and retail entrepreneur and self-confessed Shopkeeper, Theo re‐tweeted Ruth’s message to his over 500,000 Twitter and Instagram followers and as a result, www.mymummyteacher.com has seen an increase in extra orders for their learning through play activity cards and resources, which are for babies and children aged 0 – 8 years old.They are also profiled on the #SBS website (www.theopaphitissbs.com) that is exclusive to all Small Business Sunday winners.
Ruth said, “It’s been amazing to get recognition from Theo and to meet the dragon himself! As a mum of two young children and business owner the juggle is always a lot but having Theo recognise the value in my business – aiming to get children learning through play – and champion my small business makes the hard work worth it!”
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 Ruth Lue-Quee – My Mummy Teacher 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.
