[ARB] BE INSPIRED TUESDAY [B.I.T] For ENTREPRENEURS: 10 Tips For Doing Business The Virgin Way - Branson Founder of Virgin Group

10 Tips For Doing Business

 I am often asked how I got to where I am, and how the Virgin brand achieved all that it has. While there are no shortcuts to success, certain attitudes and actions can help. Here are my top 10 tips for doing business the Virgin way:
Follow your dreams
You will live a much better life if you pursue your passions. People who work on the things that they love usually enjoy life more than everyone else does, simply because they are chasing their dreams.
Do some good
If you aren’t making a difference in other people’s lives, you shouldn’t be in business – it’s that simple. Companies have a responsibility to make a difference in the world: They owe this to their community, their staff, their customers, everyone. The amazing part is that doing good is also good for business.
Believe in your ideas
Give your venture everything you’ve got. A passionate commitment to your business and personal objectives can make all the difference between success and failure. If you aren’t proud of what you’re doing, why should anybody else be? And don’t get suckered into blindly pursuing profits and growth. If you stay focused on being the best at what you do, it’s more likely that the rest will follow.

[ARB] BE INSPIRED TUESDAY [B.I.T] For Entrepreneurs: 3 Basic Guide To Start Your Business

3 Basic guide to start  your business as an entrepreneur

When starting a business, you would need to ask yourself if you possess what it takes to run it efficiently and get the desired results. Every successful business man has a mentality and should possess a strong sense of character. That is why it is important to carry out a self analysis before commencing a business.
The business man does not see failure as a reason to quit; to him failure is a stepping stone that launches him to his next level. He is not afraid but is a risk taker, possessing the utmost desire to succeed; he is not just out to make money, but rather to bridge the gap between demand and supply. He is a sharp thinker and very witty, seizing every available opportunity to meet the demands of consumers. The following make up the mindset of successful business men.

Rick Ross Reignites 50 Cent Rap Feud: Demands Bankrupt Rapper Pay Baby Mama

Rick Ross and 50 Cent have been exchanging insults on social media again and it may have all started over a shirt. It’s no secret that the two rappers cannot stand each other. The feud between Rick Ross and 50 Cent has been going on for years and it looks like there is no end in sight.

Over the weekend, Rick Ross found out that 50 Cent had been selling t-shirts with a photo of the “B.M.F.” rapper’s tattooed chest online. To add insult to injury, the price on the Rick Ross ripoff shirts was just $2.95. Well rather than hit 50 Cent up with some copyright or trademark lawsuit (and to be honest that might be in the works) Rick Ross jumped on Twitter and started clowning 50 Cent for the new line of business.

Rick Ross tweeted, “Forced into #BANKRUPTCY now the Donkey @50cent WORKING 4 #MMG Merch co. selling T’s for 2.95 on the #BLACKMARKET haaa!” Ross wasn’t making things up. 50 Cent really did file for bankruptcy in July, but only after Rick Ross’ baby mama sued the “In Da Club” rapper and won to the tune of $5 million.

BE INSPIRED TUESDAY [B.I.T] For ENTREPRENEURS: Tips For Succeeding In Business - Branson, Founder Virgin Group

Be an entrepreur

Favorite readers of BE INSPIRED TUESDAY [B.I.T] For ENTREPRENEURS on Arik Raymond's Blog [ARB] This week, we are not interviewing anyone, we'll just share with you some tips on how to build yourself as an Entrepreneur since that's what this show is all about, HELPING and BUILDING Entrepreneurs. Find below tips Branson, founder of Virgin Group has for entrepreneurs.
I am often asked how I got to where I am, and how the Virgin brand achieved all that it has. While there are no shortcuts to success, certain attitudes and actions can help. Here are my top 10 tips for doing business the Virgin way:
Follow your dreams
You will live a much better life if you pursue your passions. People who work on the things that they love usually enjoy life more than everyone else does, simply because they are chasing their dreams.
Do some good
If you aren’t making a difference in other people’s lives, you shouldn’t be in business – it’s that simple. Companies have a responsibility to make a difference in the world: They owe this to their community, their staff, their customers, everyone. The amazing part is that doing good is also good for business.
Believe in your ideas
Give your venture everything you’ve got. A passionate commitment to your business and personal objectives can make all the difference between success and failure. If you aren’t proud of what you’re doing, why should anybody else be? And don’t get suckered into blindly pursuing profits and growth. If you stay focused on being the best at what you do, it’s more likely that the rest will follow.

THE VOICE 2015 SPOILERS: Christina Aguilera Kicks Gwen Stefani Out Of Judge’s Seat

The Voice 2015 spoilers from NBC recently confirmed that Christina Aguilera will be returning as a coach in Season 10 – and she is once again booting Gwen Stefani out of her chair. Season 9 is actually the second season that Gwen Stefani appeared on the singing reality TV show in Aguilera’s place – and fans of The Voice were really starting to get attached to her as a member of the cast. But Christina decided she wanted to return – and the producers promptly let Gwen Stefani know that her services would be no longer needed, and according to a new report – it is not going over too well with Stefani.

Customers Set To Fight CBN, Banks Over BVN

Chairman of BCAN, Dr. Uju Ogubunka, told Vanguard yesterday that the association was meeting this week to, among other things, marshal out course of action to protect customers’ right to full and unrestricted access to their account, irrespective of their BVN status.
Several banks had sent out messages to their customers last week warning that access to their accounts would be barred unless they were BVN compliant by October 31.
Spokesman for Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Ibrahim Muazu, told Vanguard yesterday that denial of access to non-BVN compliant accounts had gone into force and the apex bank would not extend the deadline for compliance as it did last June, when the first deadline expired.

Jonathan visits Buhari at Aso Rock

Former President Goodluck Jonathan (L) With President Muhammadu Buhari, After A Close Door Meeting At The Presidential Villa In Abuja On Monday (2/11/15).

For the second time since he exited office on May 29, former president Goodluck Jonathan Monday visited his successor, President Mohammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja.
The meeting which held behind closed doors at the New Banquet Hall of the State House barely lasted for ten minutes.
Jonathan arrived at about 2.00 pm and left at 2.13pm after the meeting.
Though the reason for his visit was not disclosed, feelers said he may have visited to intimate president Buhari on the outcome of the election in Tanzania.
It would be recalled that the former President led the Commonwealth Election Observer Group to observe the conduct of the Tanzanian General election which held recently.

Kim Kardashian Angry Over Lamar Odom Stealing Her Spotlight By ‘Overshadowing’ Her Pregnancy

Kim Kardashian is only two months away from welcoming her second child with Kanye West – but all fans could talk about is Lamar Odom! The pregnant reality star is annoyed with her brother-in-law for stealing her baby spotlight!

Beyoncé And Jay Z Are Fighting Over Their Move Into New Beverly Hills Mansion

Beyoncé and Jay Z have been putting on a united front for the past few months amid talk they are facing serious marriage issues. But a source has revealed to RadarOnline.com that the couple’s recent move to a new Beverly Hills, California, mansion is only adding to the tension they are experiencing behind closed doors!
“Beyonce blew up at Jay Z for no reason yesterday and was barking orders at everyone like she is the first person to ever move into a new home,” the insider said.
And the source said that they don’t even attempt to hide their issues from those helping remodel their home.