CBC's Dragons Den is coming to Hamilton Saturday

Do you have what it takes to brave a roomful of fire-breathing Dragons?

If you think youve got the next multi-million dollar business idea, now might be your chance to make it happen.

Dragons Den is holding auditions in Hamilton on Feb. 22 for entrepreneurs who want to appear on the hit CBC television show.

Auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CBC Hamilton newsroom at 118 James St. N.

People going to the audition will be asked to pitch their business idea to the show's producers in five minutes or less.If they like your pitch, you could find yourself at the mercy of the Dragons during the show's March taping.

Nicole Mackay is one of those producers. Here are three tips that she suggests potential victims- ahem, contestants- should keep in mind.

1. Be passionate

If youre able to translate your enthusiasm and passion for your business or product, were able to pick up on that. That helps us be passionate about your business too.

2. Be Visual

Bring something visual into the Den so that its easier for us to get on board with your business. If youre pitching a food item, bring in the food. If youre pitching something animal-related, bring in a pet. Its always good to have something fun in the Den.

3. Be Confident

Bring a well-prepared pitch. You want to be able to answer all of the questions regarding numbers and ideas. So if you know your business and youre confident, that really helps.

Mackay says that the show welcomes all comers.

If you have even the slightest idea you want to pitch, come on out and give it a shot. Dragons Den can change your life.

Do you have an idea that could make it to the big-time? Tell us what you want someone to invent, and you could win one of two Dragons Den books, courtesy of CBC Hamilton.