I'd say to anyone trying to break into the business, 'Don't just be interested in movies. Be interested in life. Be a person. Be in touch.' Haskell Wexler breakbusinessinterest Change image and share on social
Behind every small business, there's a story worth knowing. All the corner shops in our towns and cities, the restaurants, cleaners, gyms, hair salons, hardware stores - these didn't come out of nowhere. Paul Ryan businesscitycleaner share on social
There has been no great surprise, no sudden revelation. I knew pretty much what I was getting into. What I've learned is that a restaurant can be as much of an art as you want it to be, but it has to be a successful business first. Charlie Trotter artbusinessgreat share on social
I don't try to write songs that will further my career. I write about things that I care about. I don't have a career as much as I'm having an adventure with a guitar. I never liked the business way of doing it. You have to follow some sort of instinct. Jerry Jeff Walker adventurebusinesscare share on social
I'm not saying I wasn't flawed or amateurish. But you can never say I did anything to appease the music business. Patti Smith amateurishappeasebusiness Change image and share on social
Goodwill and reputation are intangibles, but they are the keys to business success. Since they are also inexorably linked to social values, it follows that a change in social norms will have a significant impact on profits. Noreena Hertz businesschangegoodwill share on social
Paying your employees well is not only the right thing to do but it makes for good business. James Sinegal businessemployeegood Change image and share on social
Everybody is watching you every minute anyways. If they think the message you're sending out is phony, they're going to say, 'Who does he think he is?' It's again good business. But it is also an obligation. James Sinegal businessgoodmessage share on social
Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations. Steve Jobs admitimproveinnovate Change image and share on social
You just can't keep pouring money down an endless hole and never recoup any of it. It's got to be a business. Don Bluth businessendlesshole Change image and share on social