I never really felt secure until I was well into my 30s, because anytime I had success, I would invest in new projects.

Virgin could never have grown into the group of more than 200 companies it is now, were it not for a steady stream of intrapreneurs who looked for and developed opportunities, often leading efforts that went against the grain.

At the end, entrepreneurship is not about wearing expensive suits and earning a lot of money. It is all about being true to yourself, to your values in life. Your dreams.

If you get your face and your name out there enough, people will start to recognize you.

If you find yourself stuck in the middle there is only one way to go, forward.

With all my employees, I listen to them, trust in them, believe in them, respect them and let them have a go! I never believe I know better than they do and have been fortunate over the years to build up a very strong management team whom I can trust and take advice from.

A company is people … employees want to know… am I being listened to or am I a cog in the wheel? People really need to feel wanted.