Entrepreneurs are natural problem-solvers, which means that we always have ideas for new businesses popping into our heads. Having a lot of options is great, but sometimes it can be hard to focus on one when you are keen to move onto the next. Richard Branson businessentrepreneurfocus 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
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
I love Notting Hill and Westbourne Grove - there is so much life and vitality around Portobello and Ladbroke Grove. It has come up a lot since I started Virgin more than 40 years ago, but there is so much character. Richard Branson agocharactergrove share on social
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
More businesses should be following Apple's stance in encouraging more investment in sustainability. Richard Branson applebusinessencourage Change image and share on social
From my very first day as an entrepreneur, I've felt the only mission worth pursuing in business is to make people's lives better. Richard Branson businessdayentrepreneur Change image and share on social
Ridiculous yachts and private planes and big limousines won't make people enjoy life more, and it sends out terrible messages to the people who work for them. It would be so much better if that money was spent in Africa - and it's about getting a balance. Richard Branson africabalancebig share on social
The jet stream is a very strong force and pushing a balloon into it is like pushing up against a brick wall, but once we got into it, we found that, remarkably, the balloon went whatever speed the wind went. Richard Branson balloonbrickfind share on social
My general attitude to life is to enjoy every minute of every day. I never do anything with a feeling of, 'Oh God, I've got to do this today.' Richard Branson attitudedayenjoy Change image and share on social