Dragons' Den: Success from Pitch to Profit (Paperback)

~ Duncan Bannatyne (Author), Deborah Meaden (Author), Peter Jones (Author), Richard Farleigh (Author), Theo Paphitis (Author), James Caan (Author), Evan Davis (Author)

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Product Description

Learn how to be a success from the business lessons of the Dragons and the financial advice of Evan Davis. Britain's best loved business brains —Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, Theo Paphitis, and Richard Farleigh along with economics expert Evan Davis—divulge the secrets of their success in this essential read. Joining them is James Caan, the new Dragon who will be part of the team in the new season of the television show. James is a multi-millionaire businessman and entrepreneur. Dragons' Den is packed with advice, whether you want to perfect your pitching skills, develop an idea or make more money. The Dragons will look at what's become of the entrepreneurs who entered the Dragons' Den. Some went away emptyhanded but have since become successful. Others won the backing of the Dragons but failed to make their dream come true. The Dragons will show you what should have been done, what should have happened next, and how you too could win their backing and become a business success. This is much more than a TV series companion. It is a solid business read with never-before-heard advice and experiences from the Dragons own business ventures. At last, we'll find out how they became millionaires and their rules for success. This is a unique, accessible ,and useful business read straight from the Dragons' Den.

About the Author

Deborah Meaden launched her own glass and ceramics export company straight out of business college. Duncan Bannatyne began by trading in cars, but it was with an ice cream van that he changed the course of his life. Peter Jones' entrepreneurial journey started at the age of 16, when he founded a tennis academy. Theo Paphitis has turned Ryman, Contessa, La Senza and Partners the Stationers into successful and profitable retail businesses. James Caan's business interests are consultancy and outsourcing. Richard Farleigh has possibly invested in more new UK companies than any other British investor. Evan Davis is an economist and journalist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK; Updated edition (June 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007270828
• ISBN-13: 978-0007270828
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #185,328 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, September 23, 2009

By	David Steadson (stockholm, sweden) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book isn't just about how to perform well on the Dragons' Den, it's got great insights and tips from successful entrepreneurs about the challenges and rewards of starting your own business. Many of the Dragon's stories are inspirational in their own right. Essential reading for any aspiring entrepreneurs and recommended for the more experienced as well.

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, May 19, 2009

By	Butch Berry - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Does a good job of covering the basics of what you want to know before a pitch. Then you can go online to watch some pitches to fine tune yours. Overall good job.