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
team skills survival
Build your own business team. Survival in business requires a synergy of skills.
fossils coal fuel
We must rapidly wean ourselves off our dependence on coal and fossil fuels
real thinking differences
I think you should do in life what you think you'll make a real difference at. And generally, as a businessperson, you do things you don't really have experience in.
differences creative survival
Be creative. Innovate consistently on the little things that the big companies ignore. Little things often make big differences in business.
moving opportunity survival
Be swift to take advantage of business opportunities. Bigger companies are too cumbersome to move quickly; this can be a competitive advantage for you.
growth survival lines
Grow internally first. Strengthen your bottom line first before considering external growth.
frustration starting no-point
There is no point in starting your own business unless you do it out of a sense of frustration.
entrepreneur important losing
As an entrepreneur, you've got to protect against the company going bust. And as an adventurer, you've got to protect against losing your life. It's even more important as an adventurer to get it right.
adversity effort survival
Remain focused on fulfilling your business mission. Never allow adversity divert your attention and efforts.
inspirational business having-fun
Take a chance - it's the best way to test yourself, have fund and push boundaries.
school entrepreneur waste
If you're looking to become an entrepreneur then don't waste your time going to university or business school - just get on and do it.
inspirational business risk
You've got to take risks if you're going to succeed. I would much rather ask forgiveness than permission.
team survival problem
Meet regularly with your business team and brainstorm. Intricate business problems are mostly resolved at brainstorming sessions.
inspirational business way
Whatever business you are in, every company can shoot for the start in their own way.