Throughout my business life I have always tried to keep on top of costs and protect the downside risk as much possible. The Virgin Group has survived only because we have always kept tight control of our cash. But, likewise, I also know that sometimes it is essential to break these rules and spend lavishly.
Richard BransonIf you can run one company, you can run another. Running companies are about inspiring and driving the best out of people.
Richard BransonTHE KEY TO GENERATING LOYALTY AND RISING ABOVE THE GENERAL NOISE SEEMS TO BE ALL ABOUT CREATING AN AUTHENTIC VOICE.
Richard BransonI think it's important we continue to find new ways for start-up businesses to get access to funding, mentorship and business advice.
Richard BransonOne night, I was chatting with a group of 16-year-old girls over a few drinks about a name for the record store ... A bunch of ideas were bounced around, then, as we were all new to business, someone suggested Virgin. It smacked of new and fresh and at the time the word was still slightly risquรฉ, so, thinking it would be an attention-grabber, we went with it.
Richard Branson