I had my first flower stall when I was seven, at the end of the drive in Minehead, Somerset. Nobody was stopping so I moved it to my neighbour's drive, because I thought: 'Location, location, location.' It worked. — 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 a mediocre business forward so to me the entrepreneur is very important. — 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
