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For entrepreneurs, the challenge is clear By Richard Branson  | October 06, 2011

Improving the global water supply isn’t just about doing good—it’s one of the biggest market opportunities going.

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What Steve Jobs taught me
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Ignoring my managers’ advice and losing millions trying to take down the iPod reminded me: the CEO is not always right.
No wonder they don’t understand
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Don’t hide behind e-mail. The most effective management tool you’ve got is simply showing your face.
Vacation is the secret to success
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Many employees are afraid to take time off, but from job-sharing to working from home, there are lots of good options.
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    Topics  Lifestyle Richard Branson on office romance etiquette By Richard Branson  | February 13, 2012 You can't stop employees falling in love with each other—so celebrate it, like I do.
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    Topics  Strategy Branson: How Virgin Unite connects philanthropy with entrepreneurialism By Richard Branson  | January 19, 2012 With Virgin Unite, we figured out how doing good in an entrepreneurial way could be good for the bottom line.
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    Topics  Strategy Branson: For me, kite-surfing is a business strategy By Richard Branson  | December 01, 2011 My love of sports isn’t an image thing—it’s crucial that every busy entrepreneur makes time for exercise and relaxation.
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    Topics  Strategy Branson: Don’t let your team strain in vain to train By Richard Branson  | November 17, 2011 No time? Can’t afford it? Not good enough. Skimping on your employees’ training opportunities is a false economy.
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    Topics  Strategy Branson: Forgo faint praise—accentuate the positive By Richard Branson  | October 20, 2011 Making an effort to communicate better with your staff is a good start, but be sure you’re using the right language.
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    Topics  Strategy Branson: What Steve Jobs taught me by kicking my butt By Richard Branson  | September 22, 2011 Ignoring my managers’ advice and losing millions trying to take down the iPod reminded me: the CEO is not always right.
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    Topics  Strategy  /  Technology Branson: It’s no wonder they don’t understand you By Richard Branson  | September 08, 2011 Don’t hide behind e-mail. The most effective management tool you’ve got is simply showing your face.
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    Topics  Strategy  /  Lifestyle Branson: The secret to success is a nice long vacation By Richard Branson  | August 11, 2011 Many employees are afraid to take time off, but from job-sharing to working from home, there are lots of good options.
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    Topics  Strategy Branson: In truth, the customer is only right sometimes By Richard Branson  | July 14, 2011 Instead of responding to every customer demand, a company should empower its true brand ambassadors: its employees.
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    Topics  Strategy Branson: Four guiding principles for chief executives By Richard Branson  | June 08, 2011 There are usually only a few game-changing decisions that can make or sometimes break a business.
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