Richard Branson: How I founded Virgin Airlines

(original source Smart Company)

“Entrepreneurs must be ready to act on new business opportunities “no matter where you are or what you’re doing”, says Virgin founder Richard Branson.

In a blog post entitled “What not to do when starting a business” posted on Monday, the charismatic entrepreneur said without keeping his eyes open and jumping on the opportunity to move from publishing a magazine to selling records, Virgin wouldn’t exist today.

Branson also shared the story of how a cancelled flight to visit his then-girlfriend and now-wife Joan gave him the inspiration to found Virgin Airlines.”

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