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 Business Startup Show 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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Business Startup 2009 Show dates

  • Thurs 26th Nov
  • 10:00 - 17:00
  • Fri 27th Nov
  • 10:00 - 17:00

Seminar Speakers

David Gold

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-m... [more]

Richard Farleigh

There are not too many nice guys in the cut-throat world of big business. But Richard Farleigh is the undisputed ''Mr Nice'' of hit BBC show Dragons''... [more]

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 t... [more]

Doug Richard

Doug's seminar will be underpinned by his dedication to start-ups. Based on his unique experience and knowledge, he will take you through the key step... [more]

Sylvia Tidy-Harris

A fascinating insight into how Sylvia has succeeded in business even though she started the first of her agencies with only a £1000 and very little bu... [more]

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 ... [more]

Jonathan Jay

Ignore his advice at your peril. Multimillionaire entrepreneur, Jonathan Jay, will show you his 'Business Start-Up Success System' and show you – with... [more]

Imran Hakim

Imran is one of the most successful individuals to gain investment from BBC's Dragon's Den after he pitched his innovative iteddy product. Find out ho... [more]

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 a "genius" o... [more]

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 int... [more]

72 Speakers

Unrivalled Opportunity
26/27 Nov 2009