Ling Valentine stunned the resident Dragons on BBC2 when she turned down their offer to fund her business growth.

Ling asked the Dragons for £50,00, which she intended to spend on marketing her car leasing business, in return for a 5% share of her company.

Duncan Bannatyne and Richard Farley were impressed with Ling’s pitch but felt that for £50,000 they would need more of a share in her business. They offered her the full amount for 10% of her company each.

Ling stood her ground and walked away with nothing rather than give up 20% of her company…….you have to admire that sort of determination, I dare say Ling will go far in the world of business!