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Dragons' Den star Peter Jones speaks exclusively to Daltons Business
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Peter Jones, best known as a panellist on TV?s Dragons? Den, has revealed to Daltons Business what he looks for in a business person.
Jones said: "The three things I want to see are passion, determination and a great idea."
He added that a good start up must be able to make money fast ? within six months at the most.
Jones has launched a nationwide search for people with "killer business ideas". The search will form the basis of a new show on ITV - Tycoon.
Jones will invest his own cash in the six best businesses. It is thought he?s willing to invest around £10,000 in each venture.
Jones is currently touring the country setting up forums where budding business people can pitch their ideas to him, Dragons? Den-style.
Today he was at Business Start Up exhibition at Birmingham?s NEC, where Daltons Business grabbed a few words with him. The free event for small businesses is also open on Saturday.
For more on Jones? mission visit www.itv.com/tycoon and see the next edition of Daltons Business magazine (Daltons.biz).
Published: 23 February 2007 © DaltonsBusiness.com
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