The fastest way to get kicked out of a venture capitalist's office is to say that you want to build a business that grows steadily, focuses on employees, and creates wealth over the long term. Entrepreneurs with such ambitions are considered pariahs. Vivek Wadhwa ambitionbuildbusiness share on social
My philosophy is it's none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am, and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier. Anthony Hopkins acceptbusinesseasy Change image and share on social
Imagine a music business where all the music press talked about, all day long, was cover bands of old rock and pop groups. Beatles cover bands, Rolling Stones cover bands, The Who cover bands, Led Zeppelin cover bands. Cover bands, cover bands, everywhere you go. Antony Johnston bandbeatlesbusiness share on social
My family couldn't be more supportive. They're worried and they're always in my business, and my mother does send me grad-school applications every now and again. Ana Ortiz applicationbusinessfamily Change image and share on social
Till the time I found a creative outlet, I was trying to be extra creative at business, which would always put me in a situation of conflict with other stakeholders. The moment I started writing, my creative impulses were finally channelised. Ashwin Sanghi businesschannelisedconflict share on social
Since the governments are in the pockets of businesses, who's going to control this most powerful institution? Business is more powerful than politics, and it's more powerful than religion. So it's going to have to be the vigilante consumer. Anita Roddick businessconsumercontrol share on social
I started in the restaurant business at the age of 19 as a waitress. I loved the atmosphere and the camaraderie of the restaurant business. I loved not having to go to an office. I loved making people happy. Anne Burrell ageatmospherebusiness share on social
Any artist manages his own business along with his manager. Every band should. Art Alexakis artistbandbusiness Change image and share on social
My dad's a photographer. So I suppose he named me Ansel just in case I would take over the family business. I guess I failed him. Ansel Elgort anselbusinesscase Change image and share on social
I think the most important reason for our success is that very early in our quest into globalisation, we invested in people - and we have done that consistently and particularly in the service business. Azim Premji businessconsistentlyearly share on social
