Richard Branson Quotes

When most people are unhappy customers, they get mad; I try to get rich. All of my businesses started the same way: I got rich by improving the world and making a lot of people happier in the process.

Our society does not give nearly enough credit to business leaders who create jobs, behave ethically and provide products and services that enhance our lives.

You can actually make a lot of money and do a lot of good in the world. I don't see those things as being in opposition to one another. I never have.

From my very first day as an entrepreneur, I've felt the only mission worth pursuing in business is to make people's lives better.

Our philosophy at 8VC is that many of the companies that present the greatest economic opportunities also create the greatest value for society.

I'm a businessman, and I think there's nothing wrong with being a businessman provided you have the right headspace and do good things with the money you make.

What helps people, helps business.

It is important to remember that all business has an impact on the lives of real people.

Business can be a source of progressive change.

What I actually wanted to do with my life is make a difference to the world. That led me into science very quickly.

Leaders must be reminded that Businesses exist for the service of men.

I strongly believe the business of a business is to improve the world.

I think it's a completely good thing to want to do business, to want to make money and be a success in the marketplace, to get the attention of customers. I'm not in the business of pointing fingers or blaming companies, but there is a limit to everything.

An important priority for me is a business must get their own house in order. Be or become an agent of positive change in your own enterprise and adopt responsible practices to eliminate the risks that often lie at the root of inequality and poverty.

If everyone had a business model like Raven + Lily, I feel like the world would be an awesome place to live in.

Our credo says that, in the end, we want to drive positive change in the lives of our stakeholders and communities across the world, enabling them to rise.

We have the enormous opportunity in our hands to make a positive difference for business, people, and the planet.

Doing good business - being ethical, being transparent, being caring, implementing values in your business - makes a difference, and you make money at the same time.

The companies that are the most influential and most successful are the ones that care about impact and the influence they have on the world.

My label, my team and I are always looking to get involved with positive things.

I really think that technology has the greatest potential to accelerate happiness of most things in the world. The companies that will ultimately do well are the companies that chase happiness. If you find a way to help people find love, or health or friendship, the dollar will chase that.

Many entrepreneurs that made their fortunes by founding successful technology companies want to give back and solve the world's biggest problems on a grand scale. There is tremendous opportunity in this approach.

The private sector must play a role in ensuring the prosperity and health of the people who comprise its market. It is time for the private sector to become a proactive partner contributing to the efforts of governments and philanthropies.

Building a mission and building a business go hand in hand. The primary thing that excites me is the mission. But we have always had a healthy understanding that we need to do both.

With Fresh Healthy Vending growing by the day, my role is ever-evolving, just as the company is, and I intend to take on any necessary responsibilities in order to make a positive impact and spread a message we all believe in so strongly.