Richard Branson's TOP TIPS for starting a business or getting a job

According to British entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson, you start a business to 'Make dramatic a difference in peoples' lives.'

The Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson accepts it's still a tough market to start a small business but says that shouldn't necessarily put off any young entrepreneurs.

Sir Richard Branson

Here are Sir Richard Branson's top tips on starting a business:

• "A lot of businesses get going when times are tough," he says;
• "If you can come in and offer good value for money then you can attract people in a market like this who are very price conscious;
• If you're starting out you have to offer something that is different from your rivals;
• Going it alone is always fraught with risks but I would advise people to give it a go and if you fall on your face, just keep going until you succeed."

Here are Sir Richard Branson's top tips on preparing for a job interview:

• Prepare - get ready what you will wear, your hair, your documents, your presentation, plan your journey;
• Research the business - what kind of organization is it, local, national, international, what are their business links, achievements, partners etc;
• Google the interviewers, find out about their experience, achievements and education their hobbies;
• Don't sent out your CV randomly. It has to be specific. Create a CV for each job you apply for.
• Keep your social media profiles in good order - employers will researh you as well - be sensitive about what you say about yourself and about your pictures and what your friends say or post about you. 
• Keep calm and friendly.