The Midas Touch
Convinced you've got what it takes?
Convince our millionaire panel and walk off with a cash injection for your business!
'Pitch and pay' takes on a whole new meaning at Business Startup events.
Would your business benefit from a substantial financial input? What if that investment also came with a guarantee of ongoing support from a successful and dynamic entrepreneur?
That's what's on offer at The Midas Touch: but only if you have the confidence to pitch to a panel of business moguls and the credibility to convince them - in five minutes - that your idea is a winning proposition.
Oh, and you need to do it in front of a large audience.
"Having pitched in The Midas Touch at the NEC last year, I can honestly say that it's well worth all the shredded nerves! I managed to convince the panel to invest half of what I'd asked for . enough to persuade the bank to invest the rest. My business is really taking off. Thank you."
How can you get involved? There are 24 pitch positions available over each two-day event. Register your interest now. Then send us an single-side A4 document outlining your business or business idea, and how much cash you'd like to pitch for.
We'll let you know on the run-up to the event if you've been successful and when your pitch will be. Then you'll need to prepare yourself. You will have five minutes to convince the panel, so make sure you practice your proposition. You can use props and handouts but make sure they work as hard as you do.
Good luck.
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MidasTouchLive, sponsored by
James Caan, The Dragon
James will be speaking about his experience of starting out in business and the path that he took to get to where he is today.
Rachel Elnaugh
Entrepreneur Rachel Elnaugh has experienced the entire lifecycle of a business – seeing it grow into a multi-million pound brand to seeing it fall into financial difficulties – she talks about the problems entrepreneurs face at every stage of their business journey, including stories of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs from her new book ‘Business Nightmares’.
Martin Webb
From that first idea, Martin will talk about how to take the huge leap, the crucial steps, the emotional roller coaster, pressures on the family and the financial planning to achieve your dreams and make a profit.
Levi Roots
When Levi Roots sang his way into £50k cash injection on Dragon's Den he started a chain reaction. Weeks later his Reggae Reggae Sauce was a national sellout. Levi shares his experience, his song - and little sauce...
David Gold, Gold Group and Birmingham City FC
Q & A hosted by David Gold – entrepreneur. Ask David how he rose from rags to being one of Britain’s most successful businessmen and self-made multi-millionaire.
Caprice Bourret, By Caprice Lingerie
Caprice will be talking about the evolution and success of her lingerie empire. She’ll be discussing how she made a transition from entertainment to the world of business. Touching on Investment, lessons she’s learned, licensing deals and the power of PR
Brad Rosser
It is a sad fact that most start-ups fail. Indeed, only 20% will make it to their sixth birthday. But success is not dependent upon being "genius" or "perfect" idea. Brad Rosser, who has an entry in The Times Rich List discusses the "Five Pillars of Building Succesful Business".
Jeremy Martin, For Goodness Shakes
For Goodness Shakes!, Britain’s fastest growing sports drink, is a brand that was launched on a shoestring budget. Learn the marketing tricks that can supercharge your brand.
Tre Azam, IDMM Limited
Understanding your motivations and Values and projecting them through your business, defining your personal success factors and understanding your ultimate aim.
Alan Smith, Cashew Group Limited
Cashflow is the key to all companies’ survival and Alan Smith will take you through the minefield of getting paid. Alan was instrumental in the development of Cashflow Protector™ - the online collection system that keeps your customer-client relationship intact whilst speeding up your slow payers.
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