Richard_Branson

Richard Branson: Richard Branson was born in Blackheath, London, England on the 18th of July 1950 where he educated at the Stowe School. Richard Branson is involved with many companies worldwide which have evolved from Virgin. The Virgin companies which are running in asia are: • Virgin Atlantic Airways • Virgin Megastore • Virgin radio international • Virgin drinks • Virgin earth challenge • Virgin mobile india • Virgin connect The Virgin companies which are running in africa are: • Virgin atlantic airways • Virgin megastore • Virgin money south africa • Virgin mobile services • Virgin limited edition • Virgin life care • Virgin earth challenge • Virgin unite • Active south Africa • Virgin mobile south Africa • Virgin radio international The Virgin companies which are running in australia are • Virgin blue • V active • V Australia The Virgin companies which are running in europe are: • Virgin active UK • Virgin earth challenge • Virgin megastore • Virgin unite • Virgin mobile france • Virgin holidays • Virgin active spain • Virgin experience days • Virgin mobile uk • Virgin racing • Virgin trophy • The virgin voucher • Virgin train • Virgin wines uk • Virgin limobike • Virgin games • Virgin atlantic airways • Virgin greenfund money uk • Virgin active Italy • Virgin active Portugal • Virgin money giving • Virgin holiday cruises • Virgin limited edition • Virgin media • Virgin radio international • Virgin galactic • Virgin drinks • Virgin books • Virgin festivals • Virgin healthbbanks The Virgin companies which are running in north america are: • Virgin Atlantic Airways • Virgin Earth Challenge • Virgin Green Fund • Virgin Unite • Virgin Mobile Canada • Virgin America • Virgin Mobile USA • Virgin Vacations • Virgin Produced • Virgin Radio International • Virgin Galactic • Virgin Drinks • Virgin Wines US • Virgin Books • Virgin Festivals • Virgin Gaming • Virgin Health Miles Products and services: The Virgin Group, which has more than 200 entertainment, media and travel companies around the world. Virgin's products and services include an airline, airships, retailing (music, videos and computer games), beverages, cosmetics, clothing, financial services, night clubs, health clubs, internet services, mobile phone services, passenger trains, publishing, record labels (V2 Records), tour operation, film and TV production, and condoms Skills: Richard branson demonstrates five of the eight enterprising skills. He uses initiative and has great skills in innovation because he has created many worldwide successful companies, and in doing this he has needed to think of new creative businesses which have the potential to grow. Being the owner of so many companies companies Richard has been forced to be good at communicating with people and other businessmen, and be able to take control in situations where he has manage people and make decisions. Other info: Richard Branson has also written three book; Business stripped bare, Losing my virginity and Screw it, lets do it. Business stripped bare blurd: Combining invaluable advice with the remarkable and candid inside stories of Virgin's greatest achievements, as well as some of its setbacks, Business Stripped Bare is a dynamic, inspirational and truly original guide to success in business and in life. This book is aimed far and wide and whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur or are just starting out, Richard strips business down to show how you can succeed and make a difference This entertaining read will be an invaluable business guide for years to come. Losing my virginity blurb: A perennial bestseller — Losing My Virginity is Richard's highly acclaimed autobiography. Revealing Richard's unique story, his personal philosophy on life, the Virgin brand and business, this amazing memoir is without equal. Covering Richard's and Virgin's whole life right up to the present day, Losing My Virginity is a page-turning memoir, a definitive business guide and an inspirational story all in one. If you want to know just how Richard did it, this is the book for you. Screw it, lets do it blurb: "Screw It, Let's Do It" is one of Richard's favourite sayings. In the book of the same name he reveals the lessons that have helped him through his business and personal life, like believing it can be done and that if others disagree with you, try and try again until you achieve your goal; or that you must love what you do. These and other lessons, with examples of how he learned them and how he's used them, are included in this stirring and candid look at his lessons from an exceptional life, which will inspire you to make a difference in your everyday life. The Sunday Herald: Richard Branson is trying to crack into the Australian banking market. Sir Richard is promising to shake up the banks, with a low-cost credit card and a sugar-coated introductory rate on a deposit account in a populist pitch attacking the big four banks. The Australian: The prices of flying V Australia and Virgin blue will rise because of illogical decisions by regulators to thwart the airline's plans to form alliances with Air New Zealand and Delta Air Lines. The virgin name will stay the same and Virgin is and will stay strong in the Australian market. The Daily Telegraph: Richard Branson comes to Australia to celebrate his launch 2 years ago with Sydney’s Premier rock venues the metro in George Street. The metro has had mixed success and Branson has renamed the center Virgin Mobile Metro for the next 2 years. Interesting Facts: In December 1999 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in the UK's Millenium New Year's Honors list for "services to entrepreneurship." His first business, a used record store, was called "Virgin Records" because it was his first business venture ever. Started Virgin Atlantic Airways after a flight he was scheduled for was cancelled. Upon hearing of the cancellation, he quickly had a charter jet liner secured, and invited the passengers of the cancelled flight to fly for free. He jokingly posted a hand-lettered sign above the entryway, reading, "Virgin Atlantic Airways - Flight 1." Several of the passengers of that flight became investors of the airline