Billionaire entrepreneur and best-selling author Richard Branson has become an icon in the eyes of many aspiring business owners. His inspirational advice has helped steer many startups, simply by learning from his vast experience building the Virgin empire of businesses. Here, we capture nine of Branson's best strategies for success -- from branding and customer service to leadership and learning to let go.

1. Richard Branson on Strategies for Success A look at the most helpful advice for entrepreneurs from the celebrated billionaire