Business Quotes

“The social business marketplace is effectively forcing brands to engage with consumers on the basis of something that is meaningful to them. More often than not, this takes the form of some core value that finds expression in a non-profit cause.”

-- Simon Mainwaring

“If you don't understand the details of your business you are going to fail.”

-- Jeff Bezos

“And I'm not apolitical - I'm very specific in my politics. But a lot of the time it's nobody's business unless you're over at my house having dinner.”

-- Tom Hanks

“Family farms and small businesses are the backbone of our communities.”

-- Tom Allen

“I don't really count myself as a very sophisticated businessperson. I'm a creative artist. All I know from business I've picked up along the way.”

-- Mick Jagger

“The business of America is business.”

-- Calvin Coolidge

“I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. It's done on gut feeling, especially if I can see that they are taking the mickey out of the consumer.”

-- Richard Branson

“The Republican platform specifically says we don't believe in bailing out private business, and yet we did.”

-- Rand Paul

“It can be hard in this business, especially when you're very young, to figure out who you can and can't trust.”

-- Christina Aguilera

“Of course, everybody makes mistakes, and we've all been young and stupid. But people need to have a sense of respect, particularly in this business, because hundreds of people are ready to take your place at any time. Maybe some people should think about that.”

-- Sophia Bush