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Re: Idea's for Dragons Den

GrizzZzzly wrote:admittedly I would have wanted more information if I was a dragon and to make an informed decision you'd need to discuss it properly but to just dump the idea because they didnt understand it? They just reek of arrogance.
They want an easy "make and sell" product which will catch. Thats all the dragons comprehend and all they can deal with.



It wasn't that they didn't understand it, they well might not have, but that wasn't the reason. They wanted a product, he gave them an idea. They aren't in the business of helping someone start a company, at least on average, it's too risky. They want a company that has shown potential but needs an influx of cash to get to the next level. That's their bread and butter and that's what they'll take every day of the week.
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Re: Idea's for Dragons Den

Exactly. All they want to do is milk a stable business that is already in production. To be honest I don't understand except for extra publicity and advertising reasons why a stable business would want to part with half of their company to a dragon. The Dragons are supposed to have the eye for a good business idea or a good product that sells. If a company already sells then he's simply tagging along.
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Re: Idea's for Dragons Den

GrizzZzzly wrote:Exactly. All they want to do is milk a stable business that is already in production. To be honest I don't understand except for extra publicity and advertising reasons why a stable business would want to part with half of their company to a dragon. The Dragons are supposed to have the eye for a good business idea or a good product that sells. If a company already sells then he's simply tagging along.


True, only 2 ways to get investment

1) Have a great new invention with patent

2) Already have a successful business and need contacts / money not available elsewhere for big expansion.

As for the publicity thing, have you seen the 'where are they now' follow up show ?

Lots of these people agree to deals in the den and dont sign the contract afterwards so they get free publicity and public endorsement that a dragon wanted in. Quite a smart move for some types of business.



Anyways, this is all off topic, if I wanted to discuss the show I would have posted in the TV Room. This thread is for crazy inventions and business idea's you would like to take to the den
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Re: Idea's for Dragons Den

Well I would have said something with food but Epic Meal Time (check em out on youtube) already did that so...

A real K.I.T.T

Not original, but who doesn't want that :-D
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Re: Idea's for Dragons Den

xDaku wrote:Well I would have said something with food but Epic Meal Time (check em out on youtube) already did that so...

A real K.I.T.T

Not original, but who doesn't want that :-D



Is there a SatNav & Radar ( Speed gun ) Detector on the market with K.I.T.T. voice and sarcasm ? That would be cool :D

'You missed the turn off Michael, are you sure you dont want me to drive'

'Michael my bullet proof paint will not protect you from hitting the gate post again'

'Michael we are being watching, you better slow down to avoid another speeding fine'


As for the car itself, not so much. I think it was a Pontiac Firebird, they look good but like all American cars they cant corner, have suspension that give you sea sickness and very inefficient engines. No-one can get less horsepower out of a massive engine than an American lol
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Attack Super Soldiers Killed(300) 490,627,262
Defence Super Soldiers Killed(100) 4,131,482,551
Spies Killed(50) 4,256,505,842
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Mothership Weapons Destroyed(300) 35,583,034
Mothership Shields Destroyed(300) 39,498,511
Mothership Fleets Destroyed(200) 2,413,254
Planet Defences Destroyed(300) 358,539
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Re: Idea's for Dragons Den

Well I'll make sure my invention looks like K.I.T.T but drives like a beast ;)
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Easy^ wrote: I am sorry if my shadow is too awesome for you to stand in.
E
MEZZANINE wrote:
Oooo I like higher math

E=Mc2*SGW = ( ( U = A*S*S ) + ( JT + $$$ + E*G*O ) ) + ( FS = AWESOME + Infinity ). Therefor FS -> DDE :D
Yyith wrote:Yyith says:
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Mezzanine wrote:Picture a hot summers day, sitting on the grass ( maybe smoking it too lol ), sun shining, cool breeze, cold beer, beautiful lady, perfect Serenity

Now picture your worst nightmare, the grass turned into trenches of mud, rain drenching you, ice winds, down to rations, surrounded by death and destruction

Turning your dreams into nightmares is what we do, heed this warning and pass it on, else you will forget your serenity forever

Blood in 2012 - Updated 1st Sep, 2012:
Spoiler
Attack Soldiers killed: 32,934,122
Defence Soldiers killed: 17,810,494
Attack Supers killed: 777,708,800
Defence Supers killed: 1,004,092,379
Spy Killers killed: 301,726,911
Spies Killed: 1,223,520,310
Total: 3,357,793,016

Raiders lost: 5,324,560
Guards lost: 14,223,773
Super Soldiers lost: 907,918,161
Super Guards lost: 654,870,558
Undercover Agents lost: 411,831,764
Assassin lost: 269,766,078
Total: 2,263,934,894
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