There's no point in starting a business unless you're going to make a dramatic difference to other people's lives. So if you've got an idea that's gonna make a big difference to other people's lives, then just get on and do it. Richard Branson bigbusinessdifference share on social
In this digital age, it doesn't really matter if you are in Canary Wharf or the Caribbean; there are opportunities waiting to be grasped by entrepreneurs. Richard Branson agecanarycaribbean Change image and share on social
I think it's good for a woman to put on a bit of weight when she gets older - it looks better. But a man has to stay balanced. Richard Branson balancebitegood Change image and share on social
It's a common misconception that money is every entrepreneur's metric for success. It's not, and nor should it be. Richard Branson commonentrepreneurmetric Change image and share on social
Right now I'm just delighted to be alive and to have had a nice long bath. Richard Branson alivebathdelight Change image and share on social
Most people would assume my business success, and the wealth that comes with it, have brought me happiness. But I know I am successful, wealthy, and connected because I am happy. Richard Branson assumebringbusiness Change image and share on social
Every successful businessman will have experienced set-backs and failures - they're lying if they say they haven't. Virgin has had some tremendously successful businesses and some that have not quite worked out. Virgin Cola springs to mind - the product wasn't distinct enough from Coca-Cola. Richard Branson backbusinessbusinessman share on social
We've always had a pretty competitive and pretty ferocious battle with British Airways... It's lasted now about 14 years, and we're very pleased to have survived it. Richard Branson airwaybattlebritish Change image and share on social
If you are a small company taking on a big company, you need to have a sense of humor. Richard Branson bigcompanyhumor Change image and share on social
With Virgin, I've just loved creating things. And as a private company, I can get away with moving Virgin from records to airlines to train companies to space companies to whatever, without ever having to worry about analysts knocking the value of my stock. Richard Branson airlineanalystcompany share on social