Business Concepts Gifts

Frank and Ernie's Cactus and Balloon Shop. This may be the worst idea we've ever had.

'I DO have the foggiest idea ... but that's all.'

Lending Library. It's a good idea Mister Franklin, but wouldn't rent-to-own be a better business model?

"Supply and demand."

Steak holders

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

'We're finding out that those 'wrongs' we made 'right' were actually right after all.'

"Hmmm ... that's interesting. Now, what about ideas that don't suck - do you have any of those?"

Employee won't think about work outside of box

'I am willing to concede that the company has been underperforming of late...'

Annual profits,

Raincloud Umbrella

"You're a genius, Shaw. This is an idea whose copyright has expired."

US v.s. Tech Giants

Target your customer.

'Our job will be to drag the competition down to our level.'

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

'I'd like to explain my ideas for economy within the company.'

'Ask yourself, 'What is it I'm not doing?', and then ask yourself, 'What is it I'm doing too much?'.'

"If we can't find the way forward, let's find the way back."

"Quick! The ideas are hatching!"

"The bad news is we've fired 80% of your office. The good news is we're fixing the coffee machine."

'I'd put it on the back burner, but the stove's been repossessed.'

"Well, there's nowhere to go but up."

"This merger is not producing the expected synergies."

'As you know, Wilson, our CEO screwed up big time, so he was fired and gets a big bonus. But because of his mistakes, you just get fired.'

Men in office, pose as Rodin's: The Thinker. A sign on the wall reads: THINK.

'What's the concept? I'm not sure what you're trying to say, Ms. Harris.'

"You've got one day to come up with something new and exciting yet safe and time tested."

"Events seem to be headed in the right direction. Unfortunately, it's not taking me with it."

"Good question: When can you see your families?"

Impatient Oil Drillers LTD.

"The margin of error is plus or minus one hundred percent."

'Alternatively you can just focus on the CUSTOMER!'