The idea that business is strictly a numbers affair has always struck me as preposterous. For one thing, I've never been particularly… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I’ve always had a soft spot for dreamers – not those who waste their time thinking ‘what if’ but the ones who… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The years I would have spent at University, I spent building Student Magazine and Virgin Records. For me that was far more… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Early on in your career, find someone better than yourself to run the business on a day-to-day basis. Remove yourself, maybe even… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
You can never go too far wrong by thinking like a customer who’s new to the business. — 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
Any idea can be a great idea if you think differently, dream big and commit to seeing it realized — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I'm hopeful that after Iraq, those in charge will think twice about taking us down that route again. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Can you afford to ignore China? It's like saying you can afford to ignore the internet. I don't think so. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As people's access to the internet grows we're seeing the sharing economy boom - I think our obsession with ownership is at… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think the thing about capitalism is it's an evil necessity, capitalism. Communism has been tried and failed, and socialism, that doesn't… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Two bricklayers work side by side. The first lays bricks. The second builds magnificent cathedrals. Think small vs. think big. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you're bringing up kids, you just want to smother them with love and praise and enthusiasm. So I don't think you… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think a lot of becoming an entrepreneur is something which people have to learn just from getting out there and giving… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think business leaders all over the world should not just think of how we can make lots of money, which is… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When you're first thinking through an idea, it's important not to get bogged down in complexity. Thinking simply and clearly is hard… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Don't think about making money, think about making a difference, spot where others are doing it badly and do it better — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We love Formula One and think Formula One's great. But we think Formula E is different. We would be making a big… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think I've learned that if you have a house, you end up living in the kitchen, so if you have one… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Capitalism has never stood back and examined itself properly. I think everybody knows that capitalism is the only thing that works, but… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I just think you need to spice up life every now and then with a bit of adventure and excitement. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Because I don't see Virgin as a company but as a way of life and I fully enjoy it, I don't think… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Have faith in yourself. Think yes not no. Live life to the full. Never give up. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think great businessmen are more likely made than born. I don't know if it's from your upbringing, your parental background, the… — 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
