It's far more difficult being a small-business owner starting a business than it is for me with thousands of people working for us and 400 companies. Building a business from scratch is 24 hours, 7 days a week, divorces, it's difficult to hold your family life together, it's bloody hard work and only one word really matters - and that's surviving.

And if after all this you eventually fail; don't take it personal. Don't be ashamed to start all over again.

Not enough people realize the satisfaction you can get from really pushing yourself to the limits.

I have had fun running all of the Virgin businesses, so I never see a setback as a bad experience; it is just a learning curve.

I do believe the harder you work, the luckier you get.

Two bricklayers work side by side. The first lays bricks. The second builds magnificent cathedrals. Think small vs. think big.

I learnt earlier on that If you can run one company.You can really run any company.A company is all about finding the right people and inspiring those people,drawing out the best in people