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Making the extra effort to say thanks in a genuine, personal manner goes a long way. It is pleasurable to do, and it encourages more of the same good behavior.
Richard Branson
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Richard Branson
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: July 18
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Richard Charles Nicholas Branson
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Every risk is worth taking as long as it's for a good cause, and contributes to a good life.
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There are quite a few things I've done that even I thought might have been one step too far. But if you are willing to make a fool of yourself and make people smile, as long as you do it with a sense of fun, you can get away with it.
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However tight things are, you still need to have the big picture at the forefront of your mind.
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If you are a new startup company, try not to arouse the interest or suspicion of your competition especially if they are a bigger company. They can crush you while you are still in your startup phase. Lie low while still strengthening your bottom line.
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You need lucky breaks to be successful.
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I have learnt so much over my 40 years of business which would have been valuable to me when I was younger.
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To succeed in business you need to be original, but you also need to understand what your customers want.
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Your company should act as a springboard for ambitious employees, not a set of shackles.
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There are no quick wins in business - it takes years to become an overnight success.
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Above all, you want to create something you're proud of.
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