“the best motto to follow is ‘Nothing ventured; nothing gained’.” — Richard Branson Motto Copy Share Image
I am no stranger to healthy competition-wor king hard and playing hard — Richard Branson Competition Copy Share Image
Communication: the thing humans forgot when we invented words. — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
I want Virgin to be as well-known around the world as Coca-Cola. — Richard Branson Around the world Copy Share Image
Successful entrepreneurs don't wait for the perfect moment - they create it — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
If something can't be explained on the back of an envelope, it's rubbish. — Richard Branson Envelope Copy Share Image
I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. It's done on gut feeling, especially if I can see… — Richard Branson Accountants Copy Share Image
I make up my mind about whether I can trust someone within 60 seconds of meeting them — Richard Branson I can Copy Share Image
I think that not relying too heavily on one bank and one bank manager is a good rule to learn. — Richard Branson Bank 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… — Richard Branson Business 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 Access Copy Share Image
The funny thing is people won't let me pay for things. I'll be in a restaurant and the manager will say, 'Oh… — Richard Branson Funny Copy Share Image
It took me years to work out the difference between net and gross. In meetings I just used to say, 'Tell me… — Richard Branson Bad news Copy Share Image
If you create something that makes a difference in people's lives, you are likely to become a business success as well — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
There are quite a few things I've done that even I thought might have been one step too far. But if you… — Richard Branson Done Copy Share Image
If you get into entrepreneurshi p driven by profit, you are a lot more likely to fail. The entrepreneurs who succeed usually… — Richard Branson Balance Copy Share Image
If you want to be more productive, then start at the start: get there on time. Whether it is a meeting, a… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
What does the name Virgin mean? We are a company that likes to take on the giants. In too many businesses, these… — Richard Branson Brands Copy Share Image
I just kind of dive in if I think I can create something that will make a difference and then try to… — Richard Branson Accountants Copy Share Image
And ever since then [I] have set up businesses basically out of frustration. I mean, I set up Virgin Atlantic with one… — Richard Branson Airline Copy Share Image
People do not mind people who try things and fail. If you're a good entrepreneur, you're not going to succeed in every… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
We believe that within five years, 96 percent of British consumers will have access to the Internet, whether it be through a… — Richard Branson Access 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 Backgrounds Copy Share Image
People who work for me are working for what I believe in. The leaders who run our companies do so on the… — Richard Branson Believe Copy Share Image
“A typical Virgin airline employee is the sort of person who will joke with passengers and smile, not just nod their head… — Richard Branson Plane Copy Share Image
It's far more difficult being a small-business owner starting a business than it is for me with thousands of people working for… — Richard Branson Bloody Copy Share Image
When employees tell you about their good ideas for the business, don't limit your response to asking questions, taking notes and following… — Richard Branson Asking Copy Share Image
Universities are fantastic places to gain knowledge on a subject, develop a personal network, explore your character and learn new techniques to… — Richard Branson Approach Copy Share Image
Giving back has to do with the way I was brought up and the fact that I've traveled widely and seen terrible… — Richard Branson Age Copy Share Image
We need a new way of doing business to get out of the present crisis ... Absolute greed has come close to… — Richard Branson Absolutes Copy Share Image
Any successful entrepreneur knows that time is more valuable than money itself. — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
Be bold, brave and not afraid to fall on your face and ultimately you will succeed — Richard Branson Brave Copy Share Image
To stand still today is to go backwards...and quickly...! — Richard Branson Backwards Copy Share Image
Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming. — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
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