Birkenhead Security and Training firm wins award from Theo Paphitis

A new security and training firm from Birkenhead, called Primarius, has been recognised by the well known businessman and entrepreneur Theo Paphitis in a national competition called Small Business Sunday. Primarius Ltd is the only security company to have been selected by Theo Paphitis in his weekly competition.

The competition helps small business owners raise their profile via Twitter and also unites them through the Small Business Sunday 'club' that it free to join once selected by the star of Dragon's Den. The company is automatically profiled on Theo's website, helping raise awareness for the services on offer.

The business owner, Harry Glover, Tweeted Theo Paphitis with the message @TheoPaphitis Giving security support and advice to small business owners in Birkenhead and beyond! 

Theo kindly responded with a re-tweet to his 429,000 followers on Monday. Since then the business' Twitter following has increased by over 100, website views have shot through the roof and the business has received numerous messages of congratulations and goodwill from other business owners.

Director Harry Glover said:- "My business partner Pete Bray and I set up the Primarius business less than a year ago. We are based in the historic Hamilton Square, which is spectacular but as we are a relatively new business we have struggled with raising our profile. This all changed thanks to Theo Paphitis because we've had several hot leads already and meetings planned with other #SBS winners with whom we wish to collaborate.  We are very grateful to Theo for picking us out because his action has boosted our business and given us some recognition in the community."

The business founders; Harry Glover (4/73 Sphinx Special OP Battery) and Pete Bray (ex 22 SAS); both have extensive operational experience protecting VIPs, business owners and families in such diverse regions as Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, South America, Europe and of course the UK, where they are based. They are keen to offer their skills and services to businesses in Birkenhead, The Wirral and Liverpool in particular.

Primarius is in fact the only security business to be co-owned by a world record breaking adventurer, Pete Bray and is probably the only security business to have a team member awarded a medal for bravery as well.

In 2005, Pete Bray was awarded a bronze medal by the Royal Humane Society in recognition for his bravery in an Atlantic row. It is difficult to imagine a better qualification for someone running a security company that prides itself in client safety.

With the business owners having worked for some of the leading international security firms, the aim at Primarius is to exceed client's expectations and treat all suppliers and clients as business partners.

The Primarius business focuses on four key area of business – key holding, close protection, resident security teams and training. The business is accredited by Edexcel and is a BTEC Approved Centre for the teaching of close protection and security awareness.

The business owners are flexible in their approach and delighted to offer a free initial consultation to any business or individual needing their services.

Any small business owner looking for a re-tweet from Theo should tweet him about their business between:- 5pm and 7.30pm on Sundays and include the hashtag #SBS. 6 lucky businesses are re-tweeted every Monday,  at 8 PM and then invited to enter their profile on the website.

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