However tight things are, you still need to have the big picture at the forefront of your mind.

Develop the business around the people; build it, don't buy it; and, then, be the best.

Every business will face tough times.

The entrepreneurs who succeed usually want to make a difference to people’s lives, not just their own bank balances.

If you don't make bold moves, the world doesn't move forward.

I may be a businessman in that I set up and run companies for profit, but when I try to plan ahead and dream up new products and new companies, I'm an idealist.

What does the name Virgin mean? We are a company that likes to take on the giants. In too many businesses, these giants have had things their own way. We are going to have fun competing with them.