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Richard Branson: Business Needs a Plan B
2 days ago - Huffington Post - Jun 17, 2013 7:33 PM
It shouldn't just be left to politicians and community organizations to tackle the world's problems -- businesses should help, too. Although individually lots of businesses do great things, collectively they could be far more powerful and d
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Richard Branson on Social Entrepreneurship
2 days ago - Entrepreneur - Jun 17, 2013 1:00 PM
Finding new ways to improve people's lives is at the core of entrepreneurship. Virgin's CEO talks about how and why small businesses can get involved in social entrepreneurship.
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Business Leaders Aim To Build A Better Version Of Capitalism
6 days ago - Huffington Post - Jun 13, 2013 6:32 AM
Sir Richard Branson, founder and chairman of Virgin Group, and Jochen Zeitz, chairman of Puma, launched a nonprofit group called The B Team on Thursday,...
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Branson plan to tackle short-termism
6 days ago - BBC - Jun 13, 2013 5:58 AM
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson and Kering director Jochen Zeitz launch a non-profit group to encourage global businesses to look beyond short-term profit.
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Richard Branson's bank readies for an IPO
1 week ago - CNN Money - Jun 12, 2013 1:19 PM
After facing a dramatic bank run and a massive government bailout in early 2008, Northern Rock is back in the headlines as its owner, Virgin Money, prepares for an IPO.
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Productivity Secrets of Super-Successful Entrepreneurs
1 week ago - Inc - Jun 10, 2013 1:30 PM
Need to get more done? Take a cue from Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, and more.Whether it's Mark Cuban, Richard Branson, or Barbara Corcoran, the world's top entrepreneurs have their own little tricks for being super productive. Good thing Inc.'s talk
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Richard Branson on Taking Risks
1 week ago - Entrepreneur - Jun 10, 2013 12:30 PM
Stepping out of your comfort zone is unavoidable if you want to truly grow your business. Virgin's CEO discusses some of his own risky decisions and how they helped him grow an empire.
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2 weeks ago - Forbes - Jun 7, 2013 12:16 PM
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Justin Bieber Is Going To Space On Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic
2 weeks ago - Business Insider - Jun 6, 2013 11:57 AM
Justin Bieber revealed on Wednesday that he’s set to blast off on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, a suborbital flight that travels 60 miles above Earth. Branson tweeted the news, and Bieber then re-tweeted him: Great to
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Party With Richard Branson For Charity
2 weeks ago - Huffington Post - Jun 5, 2013 1:21 PM
We already know what a day in the life of Richard Branson is like. Now, business-minded do-gooders can get a taste of the nightlife alongside...
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Richard Branson on Self-Awareness for Leadership Growth
2 weeks ago - Entrepreneur - Jun 3, 2013 1:00 PM
Being more self-aware will help you improve as a leader. Virgin's CEO discusses how any why you can do this.
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Richard Branson + May 2013
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Joan Michelson: Innovating in a Post-Carbon Economy: Richard Branson, Elon Musk, Energy Secretary Moniz and Ambassador Melanne Verveer Come Together in DC
3 weeks ago - Huffington Post - May 28, 2013 6:43 PM
A "to-do" list of how to create a post-carbon economy evolved from the remarks of an array of innovators from business, politics and Hollywood at the 2013 Climate Leadership Gala the other night at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
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Mark Tercek: Q&A With Sir Richard Branson: Dialogues on the Environment
3 weeks ago - Huffington Post - May 28, 2013 6:10 PM
"It started with a phone call from Al Gore while I was in the bath. He wanted to show me An Inconvenient Truth, and his poignant and elegant reduction of these issues really struck a chord with myself as an interested non-expert."
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Richard Branson: It Doesn't Cost Much to Start a Great Business
3 weeks ago - Inc - May 28, 2013 3:28 PM
Short on cash? That's still no reason to hang up your entrepreneurial dreams, says the Virgin Group founder.Think you need buckets of cash to launch a business? Think again, says serial entrepreneur and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson. “A
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Richard Branson on the Secret to Success: Failure.
3 weeks ago - Entrepreneur - May 27, 2013 1:00 PM
If you haven't failed yet, you haven't been in the business long enough, says Virgin's CEO. Here he offers advice on three key attributes every entrepreneur should possess in order to be successful.
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Unplugged: Richard Branson's otherworldly space quest
3 weeks ago - USA Today - May 27, 2013 3:00 AM
Branson's space-travel dreams has him in a race with fellow business icons Bezos, Musk
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Richard Branson on the Business Benefits of Volunteering
4 weeks ago - Entrepreneur - May 20, 2013 1:00 PM
Getting employees involved in charity sporting events and volunteer work this spring is a great way to give back to the community and strengthen your team. Here's how Virgin's CEO does it.
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Richard Branson on Parenting and Work-Life Balance
1 month ago - Entrepreneur - May 13, 2013 1:00 PM
Running your own business and raising a family often go hand-in-hand, but finding a balance can be challenging. Virgin's CEO on how he managed to raise two kids while building a business.
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Here's A Horrifying Video Of Richard Branson Dressed As A Female Flight Attendant
1 month ago - Business Insider - May 13, 2013 10:18 AM
Last month, Sir Richard Branson dressed in drag for an Air Asia flight from Perth, Australia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Virgin tycoon had lost a bet to Air Asia Group CEO Tony Fernandes over whose Formula One race team would rank higher, and as t
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When Billionaire Airline CEO Richard Branson Loses A Bet, People Pay To Shave His Legs
1 month ago - The Consumerist - May 13, 2013 10:15 AM
Sir Richard Branson might be “sir” and founder of the Virgin Airlines empire, but he’s not one to rely on all those piles of money to save him when he loses a bet. After wagering against AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and coming out a l
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PHOTOS: Richard Branson Should Probably Stick To His Day Job
1 month ago - Huffington Post - May 12, 2013 2:29 PM
SEPANG, Malaysia -- British business magnate Richard Branson has lost his latest job because of orange juice. The Virgin Group founder had his legs shaved,...
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Space Entrepreneurs Taming the Final Frontier
1 month ago - Inc - May 10, 2013 6:00 AM
Check out three ambitious companies focused on intergalactic innovation--and one expert's forecast for what's next in space.High-profile intergalactic projects such as Elon Musk's Space X and Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic have helped bring sp
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The European Magazine: Richard Branson: 'There Is No Such Thing as Failure'
1 month ago - Huffington Post - May 9, 2013 4:57 PM
"A game-changing idea is something that really stands out: It is not easy to start a company and to survive and thrive in the modern world. In fact, you've got to do something radically different to make a mark today."
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Start By Being a Leader of One
1 month ago - Inc - May 9, 2013 9:00 AM
Before you strive to be the next Steve Jobs or Richard Branson, start with being a leader to yourself.The topic of leadership can get pompous pretty quickly as names like Steve Jobs to Abraham Lincoln are bandied about. But if you're just starting ou
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Richard Branson on How to Stay Inspired
1 month ago - Entrepreneur - May 6, 2013 12:30 PM
When Virgin's CEO has an idea, he doesn't keep quiet about it. Talking about your ideas, no matter how lofty they are, is one of the best ways to stay inspired and motivated to make them happen. Here's why.
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Will Virgin Galactic Prove as Lasting as Pan Am Clipper?
2 months ago - Bloomberg Opinion - May 1, 2013 5:49 PM
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galacticspace venture successfully conducted its first rocket-poweredflight this week and may carry out a trial voyage into space bythe end of the year. More than 500 “space tourists” havealready signed up f
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Preparing for Its First Space Trip, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Breaks Sound Barrier
2 months ago - Entrepreneur - Apr 30, 2013 2:48 PM
With a rocket-powered test flight, the billionaire's space transportation company moves closer to its goal of shuttling tourists into space by 2014.
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Richard Branson's Tourist Spaceship Breaks Sound Barrier
2 months ago - Business Insider - Apr 30, 2013 6:51 AM
Virgin Galactic's passenger spaceplane, which is designed to take tourists to the edge of space, flew its first rocket-powered test flight, breaking the sound barrier at high altitude. SpaceShipTwo ignited its engine Monday after being released by Wh
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Virgin's passenger spaceship completes first rocket test flight
2 months ago - Reuters - Apr 29, 2013 4:46 PM
April 29 (Reuters) - A six-passenger spaceship owned by an offshoot of Virgin Group fired its rocket engine in flight for the first time on Monday, a key step toward the start of commercial service in about a year, Virgin owner Richard Branson said.
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Virgin's passenger spaceship completes first rocket test flight
2 months ago - Reuters - Apr 29, 2013 4:46 PM
April 29 (Reuters) - A six-passenger spaceship owned by an offshoot of Virgin Group fired its rocket engine in flight for the first time on Monday, a key step toward the start of commercial service in about a year, Virgin owner Richard Branson said.
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Virgin Galactic Spacecraft Clears Test Flight
2 months ago - WSJ - Apr 29, 2013 3:27 PM
Richard Branson's space tourism venture cleared an important hurdle with the first powered test flight of its SpaceShipTwo craft.
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Virgin Galactic space-tourism venture's plane passes key test
2 months ago - LA Times - Apr 29, 2013 1:01 PM
British billionaire Richard Branson’s commercial space venture Virgin Galactic got one step closer to carrying tourists into space when a test pilot cracked the sound barrier over the Mojave desert.
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Richard Branson on Keeping Your Most Valued Employees Happy
2 months ago - Entrepreneur - Apr 29, 2013 1:00 PM
Finding top talent is hard enough, but keeping driven employees satisfied so they stay at your company has its own challenges. Virgin's CEO offers insight on how to please your most valued hires.
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Richard Branson: My Simple Secrets to Growing a Business
2 months ago - Inc - Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM
Sir Richard Branson talks about how he got started and the best ways for you to grow a business that will last.
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Richard Branson: I Launched Virgin With Just $200
2 months ago - Inc - Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM
Richard Branson talks about the small amount of money he got to get his simple business off the ground--the beginning of the Virgin empire.
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Richard Branson: Get Smaller Before You Get Bigger
2 months ago - Inc - Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM
"If you're small, you have to be the best." Richard Branson says you can't grow your business until you get everything right first.
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Richard Branson: The Sky Is Not the Limit
2 months ago - Inc - Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM
Richard Branson talks about fundamentals: Why is he in business and what does he hope his company will do for the world.
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Richard Branson: You Must Get Every Single Detail Right
2 months ago - Inc - Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM
Richard Branson talks about how he managed to make Virgin Atlantic a success--when he started as an underdog.
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Richard Branson: Trust Me. You Want Someone Else to Run Your Business
2 months ago - Inc - Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM
Richard Branson says to think about the big picture, you have to delegate the nitty gritty tasks to someone you trust.
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Richard Branson: No Point in Doing Something That's Been Done
2 months ago - Inc - Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM
Richard Branson answers questions about the direction of the Virgin Group and how to launch a business.
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Richard Branson Wants You to 'Get Lucky'
2 months ago - CNBC - Apr 24, 2013 11:50 AM
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2 months ago - CNBC - Apr 24, 2013 11:46 AM
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Singapore Airlines lifts stake in Virgin Australia to 19.9 pct
2 months ago - Reuters - Apr 23, 2013 7:18 PM
SYDNEY, April 24 (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines Ltd has increased its stake in Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd to 19.9 percent, buying an additional 9.9 percent of Australia's No.2 carrier for A$122.6 million ($125.77 million) from Richard Branson's Vi
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Richard Branson on Convincing Investors to Fund Your Tech Startup
2 months ago - Entrepreneur - Apr 22, 2013 1:00 PM
Virgin's founder weighs in on what questions to ask yourself when determining whether your business will attract investors.
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Richard Branson on Failure -- the Most Dreaded F-Word
2 months ago - Entrepreneur - Apr 15, 2013 1:00 PM
If your startup isn't turning a profit, that doesn't mean you're a failure. Virgin's founder offers advice on how to use your worries to hone your business strategy.
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Richard Branson Lost A Bet, And Will Dress In Drag On An Upcoming Flight
2 months ago - Business Insider - Apr 12, 2013 6:03 PM
Right now, somewhere in Malaysia, a red skirt is being tailored to fit Sir Richard Branson. On May 12, Branson will join Air Asia Group CEO Tony Fernandes on a flight from Perth, Australia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The
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11 Outstanding Quotes From Sir Richard Branson
2 months ago - Inc - Apr 10, 2013 9:39 PM
The iconic Virgin Group founder seems to have done it all. Now he explains to Inc. how to start a company from pennies, when to "snoop around," and his trouble saying "no."Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group--an empire of more than 400 c
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Sir Richard Branson, Peter Thiel join in $100M campaign for international startups
2 months ago - VentureBeat - Apr 10, 2013 3:52 PM
“This innovative idea for shaking up the financial services sector while helping startups in a practical way has caught the eye of many new businesses already," said Branson.
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Richard Branson on Building a Strong Reputation
2 months ago - Entrepreneur - Apr 8, 2013 12:30 PM
Virgin Group's founder on why earning the trust of investors, future partners and suppliers rests on building a strong personal reputation.
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Richard Branson on Community Building to Grow Your Business
3 months ago - Entrepreneur - Apr 4, 2013 12:30 PM
In this global marketplace it's important not to forget about your local community. Virgin's founder tells us why.
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