A good idea for a new business tends not to occur in isolation, and often the window of opportunity is very small. So speed is of the essence.

Never to be frightened of taking risks and always follow your instincts!

I enjoy the company of other people. That's where I get most of my satisfaction from

Every business, like a painting, operates according to its own rules. There are many ways to run a successful company. What works once may never work again. What everyone tells you never to do may just work, once.

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.

Complexity is your enemy. Any fool can make something complicated. It is hard to keep things simple.

The years I would have spent at University, I spent building Student Magazine and Virgin Records. For me that was far more fun and satisfying. I have treated everyday as the University education I never had and think I learnt more about business and life than I would have at University in the process.