1,075 Quotes by Richard Branson

I’m a great believer in life to saying yes and not saying no, and hopefully making people smile and just having fun in life.

What’s the most critical factor in any business decision you’ll ever have to make? Basically, it boils down to this question: If this all crashes, will it bring the whole house tumbling down like a pack of cards? One business matra remains embedded in my brain – protect the downside.

Be the best at what you do.

Don’t wait till you are big before you begin building your brand. Build a brand from scratch alongside your business.

Remember the to-do list but don’t forget the to-be list.

Never look back in regret – move on to the next thing.

If you run your business fairly; if you treat people well; if you try to move your business into areas that are making a real positive difference to other peoples lives; I think you’ll A. have much pleasant life, but B. I think you’ll have a much more successful business.

Successful entrepreneurs don’t wait for the perfect moment – they create it.

Most people assume that a record shop’s success lies in selling records. In fact, Virgin’s success both in mail order and the record shops lay in skill at buying records.