Mogul Richard Branson Talks 2 Ways To Help Your Business Become Successful

Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is known for his entrepreneurial skills and philanthropy. What does he know that you don’t?

• Employees come first. When employees are treated well and taught their jobs effectively, they are happy and proud of their work. This filters down to customer relations and shareholder approval.

• The “walkabout” is a term that Richard uses to describe a specific management technique. Here, those in charge get out of behind their desks and walks through the offices with a small notebook. He notes the importance of acting on feedback. Details and follow-through matter.