Overcoming fear is the first step to success for entrepreneurs. The winners all exemplify that, and the hard work and commitment they have shown underlines what is needed to set up a business. Richard Branson businesscommitmententrepreneur Change image and share on social
Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader; you have to listen to the people who are on the front line. Richard Branson absolutelycriticalfront Change image and share on social
I suppose Virgin is an unusual brand in that I suspect we're the only 'way of life' brand in the world. We're one of maybe the top 30 best known brands in the world, yet if you look at the other 29, they all specialize in one area. Whether it's Google, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, etc., they all generally specialize in one area. Richard Branson areabrandcoca share on social
I'm not the sort of person who gives up on things. The first time we crossed the Atlantic in the balloon, it crashed, and we went on and did the Pacific. First time we crossed the Atlantic in a boat, it sank, and we went on and got the record. So, generally speaking, we will pick ourselves up, brush ourselves down, and carry on. Richard Branson atlanticballoonboat 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
Taking bold action on climate change simply makes good business sense. It's also the right thing to do for people and the planet. Setting a net-zero GHG emissions target by 2050 will drive innovation, grow jobs, build prosperity, and secure a better world for what will soon be 9 billion people. Richard Branson actionbillionbold share on social
The balloons only have one life and the only way of finding out whether they work is to attempt to fly around the world. Richard Branson attemptballoonfind Change image and share on social
I think it's quite great to set yourself a big challenge, and then you've got another reason for keeping fit. Richard Branson bigchallengefit Change image and share on social
I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. It's done on gut feeling, especially if I can see that they are taking the mickey out of the consumer. Richard Branson accountantbusinessconsumer Change image and share on social
We're introducing separate rooms with double beds in all of our planes so people can actually go with their partner and have a proper night's sleep. Richard Branson beddoubleintroduce Change image and share on social