Richard Branson
Richard Branson
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Bransonis an English business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 companies...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth18 July 1950
CityLondon, England
dream earning suits
At the end, entrepreneurship is not about wearing expensive suits and earning a lot of money. It is all about being true to yourself, to your values in life. Your dreams.
people incredibles middle
It's incredible to get people to turn out right in the middle of no where.
india west helping
India is an incredibly vibrant market, which Virgin already, through Virgin Atlantic, has the pleasure of working in. I am delighted that Virgin Comics will not only help to launch the Indian comic market and spin it into the West, but will develop new and exciting talent.
company fairs
It is not for me (to decide). It is up to the company to decide whether the price is fair or not.
determination hard-work passion
Entrepreneursh ip is a great leveller, since having the benefit of a wealthy background or a generous investor isn't always an advantage. The wonderful thing is that money is not the sole currency when it comes to starting a business; drive, determination, passion and hard work are all free and more valuable than a pot of cash.
believe long people
Age isn't as important so long as you are surrounded by people you love, doing things you passionately believe in.
money way millionaire
What's the quickest way to become a millionaire? Borrow fivers off everyone you meet.
moving numbers over-you
Entrepreneursh ip is not about getting one over on the customer. It’s not about working on your own. It’s not about looking out for number one. It’s not necessarily about making a lot of money. It is absolutely not about letting work take over your life. On the contrary, it’s about turning what excites you in life into capital, so that you can do more of it and move forward with it.
thinking differences making-a-difference
Don't think about making money, think about making a difference, spot where others are doing it badly and do it better
business shoes new-ventures
When we start a new venture, we base it on hard research and analysis. Typically, we review the industry and put ourselves in our customer's shoes to see what we could do better.
brands
In the beginning it was just about the business - now it's about the brand.
names enjoy-life challenges
I just like to enjoy life and push myself. Of course, there is method to my madness. When you are entering into a new industry, for example, it helps to do something to get your name on the front pages.
art thinking giving
I think a lot of becoming an entrepreneur is something which people have to learn just from getting out there and giving it a go, and having to learn the art of survival.
airline-business way millionaire
The quickest way to become a millionaire in the airline business is to start out as a billionaire.