Tonight from 9pm: Dragons' Den live discussion

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Tonight at 9pm, switch to BBC2, click on this thread and start chatting!

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Here we go people. The doors of the den are open!

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

First up is Jane Rafter who's looking for £75,000 for 20% of her shoe business.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Jane sells luxury customisable sandals.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

£37,000 of sales made. Shoes cost £45 to make, sold to boutiques for £60. James isn't impressed.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Jane is coming unstuck on her numbers.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Deborah thinks the shoes look good but they're not very comfortable.

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

Everyones watching the telly Dan

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Duncan is put off by the fact people need to read instructions before putting the shoes on. He's out. Peter follows. "This business is destined not to make money", he says.

Christiane · Aug 12, 2009

Simon-M said:
Everyones watching the telly Dan

LOL

As a woman I think it's a great idea

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Jane seems very clear about what she will do with the £75,000 investment.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Given these pitches really take around 90 minutes, I'm guessing it's nowhere near as tense as the editing makes out!

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

DanMartin said:
Jane seems very clear about what she will do with the £75,000 investment.

She is going to blow it all on a pair of Jimmy Choos. Just you mark my words.

Christiane · Aug 12, 2009

Theo, only he would have been truly interested!

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Theo offers half the cash for 20%. Evan says the usual 'Den rules state...' comment. We know Evan, we know!

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

James comes in with the same offer. He refuses to negotiate but Jane pushes on!

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Deal done! £75,000 for 40%. Well done Jane.

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

I hope you have your kettle nearby Dan. I see people switching off this commentry and heading over to radio 5 live

cmcp · Aug 12, 2009

You really have to be strong from the start to gain their respect and retain negotiation power.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Simon-M said:
I hope you have your kettle nearby Dan. I see people switching off this commentry and heading over to radio 5 live

I thought you were watching the TV.

Barnie · Aug 12, 2009

football on bb2 in wales

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Next in, entrepreneur pitching Halo, cleaning product which kills superbugs like MRSA.

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

DanMartin said:
I thought you were watching the TV.

Can't get near it mate. The missus has hogged it for the night. Hence me on here bugging you

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

He wants £100,000 for 5% of his company. A big valuation.

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

Barnie said:
football on bb2 in wales

You lucky lucky .... so and so.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Barnie said:
football on bb2 in wales

You can watch it live online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/watchlive/

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Paul has made £190,000 net profit. Suddenly the dragons are interested!

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

DanMartin said:
He wants £100,000 for 5% of his company. A big valuation.

Has he heard of DOMESTOS. Kills all known germs dead. Including MRSA.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

"Swine flu has been fantastic for our business" - quote of the show!

Christiane · Aug 12, 2009

80% margin, I wish!

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

DanMartin said:
"Swine flu has been fantastic for our business" - quote of the show!

Any cheap coffin makers want to team up with us?

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Any entrepreneur who can secure a big deal with NHS will make loads of money!

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

DanMartin said:
Any entrepreneur who can secure a big deal with NHS will make loads of money!

They really know how to waste tax payers hard earned cash.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Paul just proved honesty isn't always the best policy.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

I guess this shows that you've always got to be prepared to negotiate.

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

DanMartin said:
Paul just proved honesty isn't always the best policy.

Not the smartest thing he said today. There have been a few more like that round here today

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

Peter says he would have invested but is put off by Paul's valuation and his inflexibility over equity.

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

James 'Nice Guy' Caan steps in with an offer!

DanMartin · Aug 12, 2009

£100,000 for 30% but he'll give back 10% each year up to 10% if Paul 'does his bit'. I think he's gonna take it!

Simon-M · Aug 12, 2009

Can you do the footie for me next week Dan? I'm over in Sweden for a bit and can't get Iplayer.

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