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Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson (born 18 July 1950 in Blackheath, London) is a British entrepreneur, best known for businesses using the Virgin brand name.
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To be associated with industry no longer carries the stigma of profiteering, exploitation and of being uncaring as it did when I was at school.
I think other companies need to stand on their own two feet, and the weak ones need to go to the wall.
If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.
If you can run one business well, you can run any business well.
A good PR story is infinitely more effective than a front page ad.
My philosophy is that if I have any money I invest it in new ventures and not have it sitting around.
One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes.
My general attitude to life is to enjoy every minute of every day. I never do anything with a feeling of, “Oh God, I've got to do this today.”
Making money never was my incentive. I just want to fight big companies.
I think that not relying too heavily on one bank and one bank manager is a good rule to learn.
I was born under a lucky star, and I have nothing whatsoever to regret. I wouldn’t change a thing about my life.
The talents of young people must not be stifled. Education is not just about getting the right grades in exams but it should encourage all students to develop their optimum capacity, whatever that may be. Schools and colleges should prepare young people for life.
I became an entrepreneur by mistake. Ever since then I've gone into business, not to make money, but because I think I can do it better than it's been done elsewhere. And, quite often, just out of personal frustration about the way it's been done by other people.
On one of my last days at school, aged 15, my headmaster predicted that I would either end up in prison or become a millionaire ... So for anyone anxious about their A-level results today, I hope this brings you some encouragement!
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