I have always been a huge believer in the inestimable value good mentoring can contribute to any nascent business
Richard BransonIdeally, since 80 percent of your life is spent working, you should start your business around something that is a passion of yours
Richard BransonI think entrepreneurship is our natural state--a big adult word that probably boils down to something much more obvious like playfulness.
Richard BransonIf you get your face and your name out there enough, people will start to recognize you.
Richard BransonIf you have conflicts, everything breaks down in society. Kids can't go to school. Basic health can't be looked after. Every aspect of society falls apart.
Richard BransonIf I'm setting up a new business I'll spend three or four months learning everything there is about that business, everything there is about that subject and then I will find good people to run it on a day-to-day basis, but whilst they're running it at least I know what they're talking about when they come back to me.
Richard Branson