I think a lot of becoming an entrepreneur is something which people have to learn just from getting out there and giving it a go, and having to learn the art of survival.

Communication: the thing humans forgot when we invented words.

When I started Virgin from a basement in west London, there was no great plan or strategy. I didn't set out to build a business empire ... For me, building a business is all about doing something to be proud of, bringing talented people together and creating something that's going to make a real difference to other people's lives.

It isn't effective or productive to force your employees to do anything. Choice empowers people and makes for a more content workforce.

Rather than getting nostalgic...embrace the new opportunities and challenges available to you now.

If people are crazy enough to dare, impossible things happen.

Most entrepreneurs will admit luck plays a part in success.