Nerves on edge as Mared enters the Dragons’ Den
THE aim of the BBC One show Dragons’ Den is to walk away with the investment of dreams. But although one Welsh woman who entered the den did not come away with her desired investment, she did not leave empty-handed. y
Mared, from Porthcawl, awl, started her pitch for her er handbag range by saying ng “shwmae” to the Dragons. After that, however, her pitch did not go well.
She admitted she was a “designer and not a business lady”, that she had only sold two of her handbags so o far and forgot to tell the e Dragon’s how much she e was asking for and what percentage t of f her business they would receive.
Mared said: “Oh sorry guys, I’m very nervous” and also became a little emotional while talking about how her products were sustainable and ecofriendly.
Mared also added: “I’m kind of a free spirit, I’m not allowed to tell you guys that, I’m definitely a designer and not a business lady”.
After being asked by Dragon Peter Jones, Mared told the Dragons she wanted £30,000 30,00 for 20% of her business.
Although Alth none of the experts expe wanted to invest in Mared Ma they all loved her personality. pe
Dragon and founder of British B menswear brand Hawes H & Curtis, Touker Suleyman, S did give Mared his hi email address so that she could go to him for advi advice with her business. Touker Touk said: “I’m not going to invest, I’m out. But what I am willing illi td to do is i give you my email address and you can email me and my team and we will help you when we can.” Mared was very grateful for the advice, and said: “Thank you so much, I really need that.”
■ ■Dragons’ Den airs on Wednesdays on BBC One at 8pm.