Annual ShrimperZone Apprentice Sweepstake

[Beefy]

I thought Nick was going to win it until last week when he did look a bit out of his depth. I don't think he'll stand up under the pressure of the interviews. Ricky has done well but I think he'll get savaged by the interviewers.

Sugar made a comment about Tom a few weeks back about how he wasn't sure he really wanted the investment and I've a feeling that something will come out about him this week and so I'm not getting my hopes up about winning this. That said it's all about the business plans at this stage and I'd expect Tom to have something good and to have his structure, margins and analytics all worked out.

I think Jade is going to win it. She's been harping on and on about her business plan for weeks now and seems really confident in it. She's looking quite strong as a candidate anyway. She's who I'd put my money on.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Agree about Jade, Beefy, of all of them she's the one who has continually fought her corner when under pressure and always come out of encounters looking determined but unharmed. I just think there's been plenty of opportunity to get rid and she's still there, sometimes things are just destined to be and I have a feeling this is one of those times.

 

[sufc_dave]

Honestly think anyone can win today. Glad Jade has upped her game in recent weeks. I think Ricky has a good outside chance, he will probably cope well with the interviews.

 

[Beefy]

I'd be surprised if Ricky or Jade win after that initial pitch.

 

[sufc_dave]

Wow..Jade's business plan was terrible. Knew straight away that Lord Sugar wouldn't like it :thumbdown:

 

[Beefy]

Bloody hell, I was sure he'd give Tom the nod at the end there. I was spending the cash in my head.

 

[southend4ever]

:smile::clap::thumbsup::winking:

RICKY RICKY RICKY

 

[OldBlueLady]

Bit of a shock really but once Claude had shown how impressed he was then it was pretty much of a formality. Lovely to see Margaret back.

 

[Beefy]

:smile::clap::thumbsup::winking:

RICKY RICKY RICKY

Congratulations.

I'm not sure who was more upset at the end, Tom or me. :sad:

 

[sufc_dave]

Congrats on winning the money. I honestly thought Ricky was going to be the joke contestant when the show started.

 

[steveo]

The last 4 were all good but Jade - who I really liked let herself down with a crap plan. Thought Tom's would be the more adventurous option but Ricky should do ok.

 

[Kent Shrimper]

Looking at the final 4s business plans, you could see the final 2 and interesting LS said he is getting old and doesn't want a business that he is heavily involved in.

Congrats S4E

 

[MK Shrimper]

Well done S4E, and thanks for everyone who took part. I'm sure we'll do it all again next year if the BBC and Shugs do.

 

[southend4ever]

Thanks All. Had faith in Ricky Martin all the way:smile:

How do I claim my prize? :blush:

 

[McNasty]

Thanks All. Had faith in Ricky Martin all the way:smile:

How do I claim my prize? :blush:

PM me your e-mail address and I will PayPal you the winnings.

Well done

 

[MrB]

Next Apprentice starts in April I believe. Interesting to see this snippet about a former winner, I guess this is why they changed the format!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-21686458

 

[steveo]

£100 grand a year for doing nothing. Sounds a bit like Railtrack MK.

 

[MK Shrimper]

£100 grand a year for doing nothing. Sounds a bit like Railtrack MK.

Ferk me, I wish. And its Notwork Rail :raspberry: