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152 quotes, page 6 of 6Starting something of your own
For the van owner, the sole trader, the first employee hired and anybody building a business from a spare room. About customers and effort, never easy money.
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“Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming.”
Richard Branson, as widely quoted
Lost a contract to a cheaper quote? Do not panic-price the next one. Another job will come along.
“One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes.”
Richard Branson, Virgin blog
Plan for errors: insurance, a written complaints step, a buffer in the schedule. Then mistakes cost less.
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