I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. Its done on gut feeling, especially if I can see that they are taking the mickey out of the consumer. – Richard Branson
To me, business isnt about wearing suits or pleasing stockholders. Its about being true to yourself, your ideas and focusing on the essentials. – Richard Branson
Im a lad of the 60s. I started a magazine to try and end the Vietnam war, but it was a number of years before I had the profile, the financial resources and the time to do more. – Richard Branson
Ridiculous yachts and private planes and big limousines wont make people enjoy life more, and it sends out terrible messages to the people who work for them. It would be so much better if that money was spent in Africa – and its about getting a balance. – Richard Branson