By 17 he 'd also set up Student Advisory Centre , which was a charity to help young people . Branson set up Virgin at 1970 to start his empire . He founded Student Magazine in the age of 16 as a music retailer , then opened a recording studio . Branson has broken a number of records traveling in boats and balloons .
Branson set up Virgin at 1970 to start his empire . He founded Student Magazine in the age of 16 as a music retailer , then opened a recording studio . Branson has broken a number of records traveling in boats and balloons .