Business Growth Aficionados Mugs

"We started out as a five and dime."

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

'And I'm happy to say, that since the merger...'

"Remember Mr. Cockbundle is not just a 'customer', he is an important source of valuable and readily marketable data."

"To summarize the year: we were taken over, we took over, we were taken over and we took over."

Upward Progress

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"Why do you always assume I'm going down?"

'We must grasp this new opportunity'

"I became a mentor because I needed more direction in life."

Building a company.

After many years of wavering Dennis finally makes the decision to step out of his comfort zone.

'Gentlemen-the sweets smell of success!'

'Gentlemen we need more growth.'

"Graphs are like EKGs, they show the health of a company."

'We've reached the thirty percent cut in operating expenses you wanted and we're the only two left in the building.'

'It's a growth industry' (tulips from Amsterdam).

'Though we must innovate, and though we must grow, we must never lose sight of our core mediocrities.'

"Ten years of therapy, and finally I’ve managed to replace my rage addiction with sarcasm."

Don't be afraid of criticism. Openly ask for feedback so you can improve service.

Growth vs Sustainability.

'Oh, so you want to get nasty? Well, two can play that game! Remember when I told you to have a nice day? I RETRACT IT! Oh, yes I can! I just DID!'

'Why John, I remember you when you were this high.'

'We owe the sharp increase in our stock price to leveraging the Internet to create a global footprint. Of course, some creative accounting helped.'

"I work with start-up tech companies that are in the idea stage and help them mature into full-blown concepts!"

Business Advice

"Someday, son, you're going to inherit a great deal of money. It's called 'Head Start'."

'I want go-getters, not people who are satisfied with the status quo!'

'You don't have to embrace social media for your business, but you should at least shake hands with it.'

Sigh. No one ever notices my inner growth.

'I like it. It reminds me of my bonus development.'

'He's at the age where he's too old to be cute and too young be sensible!'

"The board have their own version of musical chairs. Except every time the music stops, they add a chair."

"Ambitions... to stand on my own two feet."

"In hindsight, it looks like I didn't have enough foresight."