Business Networking Event Mugs

'Just pass them round - don't try to sell them!'

'If I had to use one word to describe our strategy.'

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

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

'Very impressive educational background...now let's discuss WHO you know.!

Business meeting, CEO is dressed strangely as he asks: 'Any questions?'

"I wasn't the smartest guy in the room, but I was the loudest."

"That's Paul, he's our head of partnerships..."

"We need to reset our fiscal compass to the changing business horizon."

'The Board has chosen you to handle the restructuring because you have no heart.'

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'Try and be negative in a positive way.'

"Uh-oh...it's starting to delegate work to me."

"Fantastic presentation! All of the investors loved it."

'Got to admit,as far as mission statements go, it's pretty damn bold.'

'Gentlemen, I've been authorized to sweeten the offer.'

"Is it just a scary coincidence that the words 'changes' and 'unknown' both have 7 letters?"

'Wake me up when he doesn't use a buzzword.'

Networking

A business that thinks alike...sinks alike.

"So let's roll up our sleeves and show that America still builds the world's greatest advertising."

"He thought this would illustrate the company hierarchy more clearly than the organizational chart."

"I suggest we start with the low hanging fruit."

'We will not kick the can down the road... Does anyone know how to use a can opener?'

"As you can see, sales have been a little erratic lately..."

"We need to think outside the pentangle."

Glass Ceiling

"Now this chart should clear up any confusion you have with the report."

"Remember, if I can't introduce you it's because I can't remember their name - so that's when you step in and introudce yourself so we can get them to say it, okay?" - Company Party Prep.

'I'll show you mine, if you show me yours.'

'I don't understand. You've wasted the whole interview going on and on about what you know... I think you'd better start telling me who you know.'

'Remember, Henson; we're not here to hobnob - we're here to schmooze.'

"The good news is we've used up all our bad ideas."

'I'll take it!'

'Gerald, it's so nice to see you finally getting closer to your employees.'