Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The art of delegation is one of the key skills any entrepreneur must master. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you get into business solely to make money, you won’t. If you try to make a real difference, you’ll find success. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When people are placed in positions slightly above what they expect, they are apt to excel. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
My definition of success? The more you are actively and practically engaged, the more successful you will feel. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I never wanted to be a businessman, I just wanted to change the world — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
There is no point in going into a business unless you can make a radical difference in other people’s lives. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When I started Virgin from a basement flat in West London, I did not set out to build a business empire. I… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We Experiment Endlessly, With New Products, New Methods, New Companies And New Marketing. A Successful Business The Emphasis Is On Experiment And… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Our model is to develop each business separately with its own shareholder and management - this way we can concentrate on the… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Most people would assume my business success, and the wealth that comes with it, have brought me happiness. But I know I… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The first thing to look for when searching for a great employee is somebody with a personality that fits with your company… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurship is about turning what excites you in life into capital, so that you can do more of it and move forward… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Having a good network can be invaluable. It opens doors for you and allows you to enter into opportunities that are beneficial… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
In times of recession there are massive opportunities and fortunes to be made, so for new up and coming entrepreneurs, this is… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
My number one rule in business, and in life, is to enjoy what you do. Running a business involves long hours and… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
To be successful, you have to be out there, you have to hit the ground running, and if you have a good… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
With Virgin, I've just loved creating things. And as a private company, I can get away with moving Virgin from records to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Entrepreneursh ip is not about getting one over on the customer. It’s not about working on your own. It’s not about looking… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
To achieve consistently terrific customer service, you must hire wonderful people who believe in your company's goals, habitually do better than the… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Throughout my business life I have always tried to keep on top of costs and protect the downside risk as much possible.… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I was the kind of entrepreneur that never really felt I made it. When Mike Olefield's "Tubular Bells" [Virgin Records' first release]… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I never went into business just to make money - but I found that if I have fun, the money will come.… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I wanted to be an editor or a journalist, I wasn't really interested in being an entrepreneur, but I soon found I… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Growth does not always lead a business to build on success. All too often it converts a highly successful business into a… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurial business favours the open mind. It favours people whose optimism drives them to prepare for many possible futures, pretty much purely… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Your employees are your company’s real competitive advantage. They’re the ones making the magic happen-so long as their needs are being met. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I had no plans to be an entrepreneur. I just wanted to be a journalist and write for a magazine. At 15,… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
In this digital age, it doesn't really matter if you are in Canary Wharf or the Caribbean; there are opportunities waiting to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I can honestly say that I have never gone into any business purely to make money. If that is the sole motive… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you're looking to become an entrepreneur then don't waste your time going to university or business school - just get on… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think that being a business a leader that treads all over people to get to the top is actually not the… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We have teams of people working on electric cars. So you never know - you may find Virgin competing with the Tesla… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I also know, as an entrepreneur myself, you face new obstacles every day and you need to have the perseverance to see… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Taking bold climate action now has the potential to unleash the full power of business and at the same time lift millions… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I may be a businessman in that I set up and run companies for profit, but when I try to plan ahead… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If a chairman of a company visits Seattle, that chairman should take all the staff out in the evening and have a… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Learn to raise capital by any means necessary. That's your primary job as an entrepreneur. You must continually raise capital from family… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
It's clear that it is in the best interest of business to be part of the conservation, along with governments and civil… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think it's important we continue to find new ways for start-up businesses to get access to funding, mentorship and business advice. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Lavish praise on people and people will flourish; criticize people and they'll shrivel up. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As an adventurer...I try to protect against the downside. I make sure I have covered as many eventualities as I can. In the end,… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I will work day and night to avoid failure, but if I can't, I'll pick myself up the next day. The most important thing… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Tough times are inevitable in life and in business. But how you compose yourself during those times defines your spirit and will define your… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We have the enormous opportunity in our hands to make a positive difference for business, people, and the planet. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I'm a great believer in life to saying yes and not saying no, and hopefully making people smile and just having fun in life. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Business leaders take things far too seriously, and forget that most of the time people spend in their lives is at work, and it… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I love the freedom of movement that my phone gives me. That has definitely transformed my life. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image