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
running talking people
If I'm setting up a new business I'll spend three or four months learning everything there is about that business, everything there is about that subject and then I will find good people to run it on a day-to-day basis, but whilst they're running it at least I know what they're talking about when they come back to me.
thinking two firsts
Two bricklayers work side by side. The first lays bricks. The second builds magnificent cathedrals. Think small vs. think big.
father people condom
If we can just get young people to do the same as their fathers did, that is, wear condoms
people being-the-best
Develop the business around the people; build it, don't buy it; and, then, be the best.
fun believe passion
Have passion for what you do; believe in yourself and your product and your customer; persevere; delegate; listen. Have fun. Today, I add: "Do good".
priorities passionate planets
I am passionate about many things but conserving our planet and its species is a high priority of mine.
phones people trying
The brand is only as good as your products, so.. if people have a good experience on Virgin Atlantic or if they have a good experience on Virgin trains or.. if they have a Virgin mobile phone and they can get straight through to our people and they're well looked after and then they'll try the next product that we launch.
flower people leader
Flowers flourish when they're watered, and shrivel up when they're not. People are no different. The best leaders are the ones who look for the best in people.
passion ideas people
When you are ready to make your first hires, look for people who understand your passion, want to add to your ideas and can envision ways to make improvements.
marine government issues
Government and business must come together on the interlinked issues of conservation, economic development and renewable energy. There are literally thousands of businesses, many in the tourism industry, that depend on an intact marine environment for their long-term survival.
girl gps sides
I'm sure if Brawn GP keep plying me with champagne and putting gorgeous Virgin girls either side of me, you never know!
ideas fleeting capture
Ideas Are The Lifeblood Of Business. Capture Every Fleeting Idea And Drive For Change.
dream people enjoy-life
Those people who spend their time working on things they love are usually the ones enjoying life the most. They are also the ones who dared to take a risk and chase their dreams.
government conservation interest
It's clear that it is in the best interest of business to be part of the conservation, along with governments and civil society.