If you're looking for investment you've got to think about what the investor gets from being involved with your business. A lot… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Business doesn't cut you any slack because of your gender. You're either good at what you do or you're not. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
It can be difficult to find investment for a new business, particularly one which is highly innovative or breaks new ground. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I won't get involved in businesses that I think cut across any kind of animal welfare issues. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
When I sold Weststar Holidays, the idea was to take stock and stop and then decide in life - we were going… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Dragons' Den' is about as close to real business as you can get on television. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I consider my position in the business world not as a woman but as a person. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Much as I'm loving the 'Strictly' experience, I'm sure I'll always be better known for my business career and my appearances on… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Both my parents were entrepreneurs and built a nice leisure business. But money was tight when I was growing up. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I often see people who I think could be really successful in business but they just don't realise they have the skills… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
As an entrepreneur and employer, in the fairly recent past I have been astonished at how difficult it has been to get… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I think the thing about business is that it's not completely separate to life. You're selling to people so it's all about… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
When I concentrate, my face is deadpan and I can see there is a coldness there - when I'm making business decisions… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I have definitely learnt in business that when you have a smart, engaged entrepreneur with good judgement they can really drive even… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
If you're looking for investment you've got to think about what the investor gets from being involved with your business. A lot of people… — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I have no problem paying taxes. It doesn't bother me, because I want to live in a society that's happy. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Nearly everybody, when they first meet me, seems to have this sense of trepidation. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
Business doesn't cut you any slack because of your gender. You're either good at what you do or you're not. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I started off in the leisure industry and now I find myself as the DIY queen - I'm not quite sure how that happened! — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
It can be difficult to find investment for a new business, particularly one which is highly innovative or breaks new ground. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I've got a lot of laughter lines. You don't get laughter lines on your face without having a lot of fun in your life. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image
I won't get involved in businesses that I think cut across any kind of animal welfare issues. — Deborah Meaden Copy Share Image