Business Partner Gifts

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

"Congratulations on becoming a partner - your share of the company losses are �200,000."

"I love your optimism."

"I don't think the guy with the business-card cannon has ever been to an actual networking event,"

"And, for insurance purposes, you must buy insurance."

John couldn't help but think that his team had a different perspective on the event than he did...

"I'm afraid the news isn't good. Word has it that consumers are starting to find out what actually matters."

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

"Yes, you are speaking to Grandma."

Business failed because of him.

"I'd run it by legal myself, but they have a restraining order against me."

"Anyway, we'd love to have You on board for the Creighton deal."

"Since I am chairman, it behooves me to go first. 'What I Did Over My Summer Vacation,' by Wilson Rupert Hewes."

'Why don't we try a renegotiated buyout offer before we go with the Plague of Rabid Bats thing.'

"But I see you're having difficulty following my argument."

Acme Group shareholders meeting - As soon as he said 'money isn't everything' I knew we were in trouble.

Lazy boss

"Congratulations! You've won the bid."

'Tax considerations? Regulatory climate? Labor costs? - Hell, no! We're moving our headquarters cross-country because I feel like it!'

'He wants to close the deal with a handshake. What do you think about that?'

'We're like family. I look out for them. They look out for me.'

"Thanks for walking a mile in my shoe but it's beginning to hurt now."

'... and finally, to my business partner I leave my corporate parking space.'

Hostile take-over.

11 Ways To Avoid Chapter 11.

'I thought an assignment as head of an overseas branch was a promotion.'

"What a great day to be alive and not under indictment."

'I'll have what's left of my people get in touch with what's left of your people.'

"We broke up. I wanted a proprietary platform - she wanted open source."

"What is it again that we're the leading provider of?"

'Sorry, you failed the aptitude test.' -'Thankfully I own the company.'

'How can we solve this problem by eating?'

'It's my company, I'll decide whether I want to go to the partner's meeting or not.'

"There is such a thing as a free lunch-it just tastes bad."

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