Red tape will often get in your way. It's one of the reasons I often carry scissors! Richard Branson More Quotes by Richard Branson More Quotes From Richard Branson I believe a great company, whether improving a sector or creating a new one, needs to have an excellent product or service at its core; needs strong management to execute the plan and a good brand to give it the edge over its competitors. Providing quality service, combined with value for money and in an innovative way ensures you offer real value - and finally to be responsible to society and the planet. Richard Branson strongrealbelieve We all are now very aware of what a connected world we live in - connected to each other and to the earth that gives us everything we have. We need all countries and companies to step up and play their part - setting strong goals, having clear plans, and openly demonstrating progress. Richard Branson strongplaycountry Of course an individual can make a huge difference but it is when those individuals come together with like-minded souls that they can change the world for ever and importantly for the better. Richard Branson differencessoultogether 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. Richard Branson funyearsthinking I am always working on the go. Richard Branson always-working It's worrying to think more than half the world's population lacks internet access and therefore lacks an equal opportunity to improve their lives. Richard Branson internet-accessopportunitythinking I am passionate about many things but conserving our planet and its species is a high priority of mine. Richard Branson prioritiesplanetspassionate I learnt from an early age this need to delegate responsibility out to other team members as there is just too much for one person to do themselves. What is the point of hiring talented team members if you don't give them the freedom to make the most of the chance you have given them? Richard Branson teamresponsibilitygiving You've got one go in life, so make the most of it. Richard Branson You're offering a great service. People are tuning in. So continue to find great people, continue to do what you're doing. And do it better than your rivals. I know that's easier said than done. Richard Branson doneofferingpeople If family or friends are unwell or ill - it's perhaps the only thing that really can make one feel vulnerable. Richard Branson vulnerableillfeels If you take care of your workers they'll take care of your business. Richard Branson workerstake-carecare By working hard, by making the right moves, you can create your own luck, I think. But certainly luck plays a part. Richard Branson playmovingthinking It's clear that it is in the best interest of business to be part of the conservation, along with governments and civil society. Richard Branson conservationinterestgovernment I also know, as an entrepreneur myself, you face new obstacles every day and you need to have the perseverance to see them through. Richard Branson perseveranceentrepreneurneeds Explore this next great frontier where the boundaries between work and higher purpose are merging into one, where doing good really is good for business. Richard Branson encouragementspiritualmotivational Every single astronaut who has come back from space comes back determined to do more to protect it. Richard Branson astronautdeterminedspace Allowing my people to have a good work-life balance by working flexibly is very important to me. Richard Branson balanceimportantpeople Conflicts often stem from a couple of leaders on both sides that are badly brought up. They'd rather go to war than compromise. And in business, you're competing with other companies all the time, but you don't end up going to war with each other. Richard Branson coupleleaderwar Don't hesitate to seek external help or advice where need be. Sometimes, it takes an external, emotionally unattached individual to detect your business flaws and render unbiased advice. Richard Branson survivaladviceneeds
