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Profile of an entrepreneur. (Richard Branson). Innovation. What new ideas was Virgin brand of over 360 companies responsible for?. Brand. Did Richard Branson create a strong brand? What makes you think that ? Richard Branson has Virgin brand of over 360 successful companies.
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Profile of an entrepreneur (Richard Branson)
Innovation • What new ideas was Virgin brand of over 360 companies responsible for?
Brand • Did Richard Branson create a strong brand? • What makes you think that? Richard Branson has Virgin brand of over 360 successful companies.
Personal commitment • How many years did Richard Branson work in the business before he/she was really successful? In 1970, he set up an audio record mail-order business. In 1972, he opened a chain of record stores, Virgin Records, later known as Virgin Megastores. Branson's Virgin brand grew rapidly during the 1980s—as he set up Virgin Atlantic Airwaysand expanded the Virgin Records music label. • How long has the business been going now? • If Richard Branson's no longer alive, was he/she working in the business right up to the end? • How did he/she raise the money to start this business up?
Beneficial consequences • How has the creation of xxxxx’s business benefited society?
Business success • How successful has the business been, e.g.? • Size of company measured by value of sales? • Number of employees • Did it make a profit last year? • How many countries does it sell in?