Business Plan Fanatic Pillows

"I suppose that's what happens when 'putting customers first' comes second!"

"Stock options for your thoughts."

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

Profit

Businessmen trying to prop up a line-chart with sticks

Today we'll see some misused or misunderstood financial and economic terms. It's said inflation can hurt the economy. But it's absolutely in the tire business. I bought this warm puffy jacket with cash. A down payment. We like beer and coffee. Our most valuable liquid assets. In a monopoly breakup, the race car would to go one person and the dog to another. And when I become either a buyer or a seller. He's shorting the market!

'We're under capitalized. As soon as we reach the break even point we'll buy a lemon.'

"I'm from brokers without borders. Invest in deserted island reits!"

"Your wonderful daughter and I would like to become engaged in F.Y. '97, married in F.Y. '98, and if the numbers look good, start a family in F.Y. '99."

'He's so rich, when he writes a cheque the bank bounces.'

"Son, you're old enough now for The Talk: everything you need to know about compound interest."

Annual profits,

Desk plaques: 'Money isn't everything' '...Which makes it no less awesome in my opinion.'

"#Win!"

'Can he call you back? He's taking time to stop and smell the profits.'

It's okay Mom! As a broker, I'm under supervision of the SEC!

"O.K. he's a billionaire, but how much of it is in cash?"

"Okay, money doesn't make you happy. So how about commodity futures?"

'He's downgrading the credit agencies.'

Star Wars vs Star Trek

'And finally, there is the universal solution.'

World Economic Crisis.

'When investment bankers give parental advice'

'A representative from Merrill Lynch to see you.'

'Not bad, Ms. Newborn. But take another crack at it, and this time remember that 'earnings-per-share' is the alter upon which all other numbers are sacrificed.'

'Let's try this church. They welcome all denominations!'

Fish and color

"Ed and Helen's portfolio rose 3 point today on Dave's purchase of 100 shares..."

'So, gentlemen, how's the dollar trading against the immortal soul, today?'

"For details on the bear market, here's a bear..."

The bad news is our boxer shorts are still bursting into flames. The good news is our brand recognition is through the roof

"Now I'll demonstrate how, with a minimum of capital investment, you can make a mountain out of a molehill!"

'Don't tell me how much you love me. Tell me how my stock is going.'

'Normally, I would give credit where credit is due but we're in a credit crunch. Therefore, I will take all the credit for your hard work on this project.'

We need to put more money into Lithuanian sardine futures...I think that warrants bonuses all around!